Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — September 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10128, New York City, from 372 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $4,500 in September 2025, up 3.4% (+$148) from August 2025 and up 28.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,694 and $5,200. That puts Upper East Side $1,718 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,782. The month's figures are based on 372 listings across 11 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,550 | +$150 (+4.4%) | +$242 (+7.3%) | $2,848 – $3,838 | 63 |
| Studio | $3,902 | +$502 (+14.8%) | +$594 (+18.0%) | $3,664 – $3,951 | 3 |
| 1BR | $4,500 | +$148 (+3.4%) | +$1,005 (+28.8%) | $3,694 – $5,200 | 143 |
| 1BR | $4,995 | +$643 (+14.8%) | +$1,500 (+42.9%) | $4,385 – $5,172 | 5 |
| 2BR | $6,044 | −$256 (-4.1%) | +$1,049 (+21.0%) | $6,020 – $6,069 | 2 |
| 2BR | $6,083 | −$217 (-3.4%) | +$1,088 (+21.8%) | $4,447 – $7,500 | 106 |
| 3BR | $19,625 | +$11,975 (+156.5%) | +$14,428 (+277.6%) | $19,625 – $19,625 | 1 |
| 3BR | $8,365 | +$715 (+9.3%) | +$3,168 (+60.9%) | $5,600 – $10,245 | 39 |
| 4BR | $8,050 | −$1,455 (-15.3%) | +$2,103 (+35.4%) | $7,225 – $14,380 | 6 |
| 4BR | $7,900 | −$1,605 (-16.9%) | +$1,953 (+32.8%) | $7,400 – $12,170 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — September 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,550 | $2,825 | +$725 (+25.7%) |
| Studio | $3,902 | $2,825 | +$1,077 (+38.1%) |
| 1BR | $4,500 | $2,782 | +$1,718 (+61.7%) |
| 1BR | $4,995 | $2,782 | +$2,213 (+79.5%) |
| 2BR | $6,044 | $3,300 | +$2,744 (+83.2%) |
| 2BR | $6,083 | $3,300 | +$2,783 (+84.3%) |
| 3BR | $19,625 | $3,794 | +$15,831 (+417.3%) |
| 3BR | $8,365 | $3,794 | +$4,571 (+120.5%) |
| 4BR | $8,050 | $4,800 | +$3,250 (+67.7%) |
| 4BR | $7,900 | $4,800 | +$3,100 (+64.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in September 2025.