Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10128, New York City, from 9 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $5,000 in January 2026, down 1.2% (−$60) from December 2025 and up 27.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,000 and $5,000. That puts Upper East Side $2,215 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 9 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,850 | −$150 (-3.8%) | +$321 (+9.1%) | $3,850 – $3,850 | 1 |
| 1BR | $5,000 | −$60 (-1.2%) | +$1,080 (+27.5%) | $5,000 – $5,000 | 1 |
| 2BR | $6,500 | −$1,300 (-16.7%) | +$1,229 (+23.3%) | $6,500 – $6,500 | 2 |
| 3BR | $8,500 | −$11,125 (-56.7%) | +$3,005 (+54.7%) | $6,500 – $9,200 | 3 |
| 4BR | $16,440 | +$1,190 (+7.8%) | — | $16,440 – $16,440 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,850 | $2,625 | +$1,225 (+46.7%) |
| 1BR | $5,000 | $2,785 | +$2,215 (+79.5%) |
| 2BR | $6,500 | $3,250 | +$3,250 (+100.0%) |
| 3BR | $8,500 | $3,700 | +$4,800 (+129.7%) |
| 4BR | $16,440 | $4,111 | +$12,329 (+299.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.