Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — February 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10128, New York City, from 233 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $4,200 in February 2025, up 7.1% (+$280) from January 2025 and up 29.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,040 and $4,400. That puts Upper East Side $1,723 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,478. The month's figures are based on 233 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2025 | Vs. February 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,351 | −$178 (-5.0%) | +$701 (+26.5%) | $3,301 – $3,708 | 3 |
| Studio | $3,178 | −$351 (-10.0%) | +$528 (+19.9%) | $2,800 – $3,784 | 64 |
| 1BR | $4,200 | +$280 (+7.1%) | +$950 (+29.2%) | $4,040 – $4,400 | 3 |
| 1BR | $3,698 | −$223 (-5.7%) | +$448 (+13.8%) | $2,900 – $4,619 | 80 |
| 2BR | $5,460 | −$1,660 (-23.3%) | +$1,510 (+38.2%) | $3,959 – $6,830 | 56 |
| 2BR | $6,365 | −$755 (-10.6%) | +$2,415 (+61.1%) | $5,891 – $6,895 | 4 |
| 3BR | $7,435 | +$1,940 (+35.3%) | +$1,935 (+35.2%) | $7,435 – $7,435 | 1 |
| 3BR | $7,185 | +$1,690 (+30.8%) | +$1,685 (+30.6%) | $6,384 – $14,000 | 20 |
| 4BR | $19,750 | — | +$7,250 (+58.0%) | $19,750 – $19,750 | 1 |
| 4BR | $19,750 | — | +$7,250 (+58.0%) | $19,750 – $19,750 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — February 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,351 | $2,566 | +$786 (+30.6%) |
| Studio | $3,178 | $2,566 | +$612 (+23.9%) |
| 1BR | $4,200 | $2,478 | +$1,723 (+69.5%) |
| 1BR | $3,698 | $2,478 | +$1,220 (+49.2%) |
| 2BR | $5,460 | $3,000 | +$2,460 (+82.0%) |
| 2BR | $6,365 | $3,000 | +$3,365 (+112.2%) |
| 3BR | $7,435 | $3,600 | +$3,835 (+106.5%) |
| 3BR | $7,185 | $3,600 | +$3,585 (+99.6%) |
| 4BR | $19,750 | $4,200 | +$15,550 (+370.2%) |
| 4BR | $19,750 | $4,200 | +$15,550 (+370.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 173 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2025.