Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — October 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10128, New York City, from 14 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $4,198 in October 2025, down 16.0% (−$797) from September 2025 and down 4.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,955 and $4,229. That puts Upper East Side $1,448 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,750. The month's figures are based on 14 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. September 2025 | Vs. October 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,999 | +$449 (+12.6%) | +$470 (+13.3%) | $3,999 – $3,999 | 1 |
| 1BR | $4,198 | −$797 (-16.0%) | −$202 (-4.6%) | $3,955 – $4,229 | 4 |
| 2BR | $5,929 | −$115 (-1.9%) | +$3,079 (+108.0%) | $5,912 – $5,946 | 2 |
| 3BR | $4,500 | −$3,865 (-46.2%) | +$1,305 (+40.8%) | $4,500 – $4,500 | 1 |
| 4BR | $8,575 | +$675 (+8.5%) | −$422 (-4.7%) | $7,589 – $9,288 | 6 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in October 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — October 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,999 | $2,707 | +$1,292 (+47.7%) |
| 1BR | $4,198 | $2,750 | +$1,448 (+52.6%) |
| 2BR | $5,929 | $3,271 | +$2,659 (+81.3%) |
| 3BR | $4,500 | $3,700 | +$800 (+21.6%) |
| 4BR | $8,575 | $4,498 | +$4,078 (+90.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in October 2025.