Asking rents in ZIP 10128, New York City, from 698 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $4,150 in August 2025, up 1.2% (+$50) from July 2025 and up 66.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,113 and $4,175. That puts Upper East Side $1,450 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,700. The month's figures are based on 698 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,400 | +$305 (+9.9%) | −$575 (-14.5%) | $2,795 – $3,825 | 142 |
| Studio | $3,975 | +$880 (+28.4%) | $0 (0.0%) | $3,975 – $3,975 | 1 |
| 1BR | $4,150 | +$50 (+1.2%) | +$1,650 (+66.0%) | $4,113 – $4,175 | 4 |
| 1BR | $4,353 | +$253 (+6.2%) | +$1,853 (+74.1%) | $3,498 – $5,045 | 280 |
| 1BR | $4,913 | +$813 (+19.8%) | +$2,413 (+96.5%) | $4,819 – $5,011 | 4 |
| 2BR | $6,900 | +$395 (+6.1%) | +$3,005 (+77.2%) | $6,900 – $6,900 | 1 |
| 2BR | $6,300 | −$205 (-3.2%) | +$2,405 (+61.7%) | $4,500 – $8,000 | 175 |
| 2BR | $8,295 | +$1,790 (+27.5%) | +$4,400 (+113.0%) | $7,679 – $8,439 | 4 |
| 3BR | $7,650 | +$394 (+5.4%) | −$1,800 (-19.0%) | $5,795 – $10,995 | 75 |
| 3BR | $7,885 | +$629 (+8.7%) | −$1,565 (-16.6%) | $7,885 – $7,885 | 1 |
| 4BR | $9,505 | −$3,592 (-27.4%) | +$2,190 (+29.9%) | $8,200 – $16,440 | 5 |
| 4BR | $8,853 | −$4,245 (-32.4%) | +$1,538 (+21.0%) | $7,300 – $14,706 | 6 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,400 | $2,800 | +$600 (+21.4%) |
| Studio | $3,975 | $2,800 | +$1,175 (+42.0%) |
| 1BR | $4,150 | $2,700 | +$1,450 (+53.7%) |
| 1BR | $4,353 | $2,700 | +$1,653 (+61.2%) |
| 1BR | $4,913 | $2,700 | +$2,213 (+81.9%) |
| 2BR | $6,900 | $3,200 | +$3,700 (+115.6%) |
| 2BR | $6,300 | $3,200 | +$3,100 (+96.9%) |
| 2BR | $8,295 | $3,200 | +$5,095 (+159.2%) |
| 3BR | $7,650 | $3,763 | +$3,888 (+103.3%) |
| 3BR | $7,885 | $3,763 | +$4,123 (+109.6%) |
| 4BR | $9,505 | $4,600 | +$4,905 (+106.6%) |
| 4BR | $8,853 | $4,600 | +$4,253 (+92.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in August 2025.