Asking rents in ZIP 10128, New York City, from 372 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $4,995 in September 2025, up 20.4% (+$845) from August 2025 and up 6.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,385 and $5,172. That puts Upper East Side $2,213 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,782. The month's figures are based on 372 listings across 11 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,902 | −$73 (-1.8%) | +$2,102 (+116.8%) | $3,664 – $3,951 | 3 |
| Studio | $3,550 | −$425 (-10.7%) | +$1,750 (+97.2%) | $2,848 – $3,838 | 63 |
| 1BR | $4,995 | +$845 (+20.4%) | +$295 (+6.3%) | $4,385 – $5,172 | 5 |
| 1BR | $4,500 | +$350 (+8.4%) | −$200 (-4.3%) | $3,694 – $5,200 | 143 |
| 2BR | $6,083 | −$817 (-11.8%) | +$1,583 (+35.2%) | $4,447 – $7,500 | 106 |
| 2BR | $6,044 | −$856 (-12.4%) | +$1,544 (+34.3%) | $6,020 – $6,069 | 2 |
| 3BR | $19,625 | +$11,740 (+148.9%) | +$11,125 (+130.9%) | $19,625 – $19,625 | 1 |
| 3BR | $8,365 | +$480 (+6.1%) | −$135 (-1.6%) | $5,600 – $10,245 | 39 |
| 4BR | $7,900 | −$952 (-10.8%) | +$1,953 (+32.8%) | $7,400 – $12,170 | 3 |
| 4BR | $8,050 | −$802 (-9.1%) | +$2,103 (+35.4%) | $7,225 – $14,380 | 6 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,902 | $2,825 | +$1,077 (+38.1%) |
| Studio | $3,550 | $2,825 | +$725 (+25.7%) |
| 1BR | $4,995 | $2,782 | +$2,213 (+79.5%) |
| 1BR | $4,500 | $2,782 | +$1,718 (+61.7%) |
| 2BR | $6,083 | $3,300 | +$2,783 (+84.3%) |
| 2BR | $6,044 | $3,300 | +$2,744 (+83.2%) |
| 3BR | $19,625 | $3,794 | +$15,831 (+417.3%) |
| 3BR | $8,365 | $3,794 | +$4,571 (+120.5%) |
| 4BR | $7,900 | $4,800 | +$3,100 (+64.6%) |
| 4BR | $8,050 | $4,800 | +$3,250 (+67.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in September 2025.