Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — December 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10128, New York City, from 12 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $5,060 in December 2025, down 11.8% (−$675) from November 2025 and up 40.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,060 and $5,060. That puts Upper East Side $2,668 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,393. The month's figures are based on 12 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,000 | −$95 (-2.3%) | +$549 (+15.9%) | $4,000 – $4,000 | 1 |
| 1BR | $5,060 | −$675 (-11.8%) | +$1,460 (+40.5%) | $5,060 – $5,060 | 1 |
| 2BR | $7,800 | −$247 (-3.1%) | +$3,800 (+95.0%) | $7,800 – $7,800 | 1 |
| 3BR | $19,625 | +$708 (+3.7%) | +$14,030 (+250.8%) | $19,625 – $19,625 | 2 |
| 4BR | $15,250 | +$8,050 (+111.8%) | −$4,500 (-22.8%) | $8,500 – $15,250 | 5 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — December 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,000 | $2,567 | +$1,433 (+55.8%) |
| 1BR | $5,060 | $2,393 | +$2,668 (+111.5%) |
| 2BR | $7,800 | $3,100 | +$4,700 (+151.6%) |
| 3BR | $19,625 | $3,600 | +$16,025 (+445.1%) |
| 4BR | $15,250 | $4,550 | +$10,700 (+235.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2025.