Monthly Rent Report
Upper East Side Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10128, New York City, from 12 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $3,350 in February 2026, down 33.0% (−$1,650) from January 2026 and down 20.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,350 and $3,350. That puts Upper East Side $450 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 12 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,275 | +$425 (+11.0%) | +$1,098 (+34.5%) | $4,275 – $4,275 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,350 | −$1,650 (-33.0%) | −$850 (-20.2%) | $3,350 – $3,350 | 1 |
| 2BR | $7,800 | +$1,300 (+20.0%) | +$1,435 (+22.5%) | $7,800 – $7,800 | 1 |
| 3BR | $8,500 | $0 (0.0%) | +$1,065 (+14.3%) | $5,000 – $15,155 | 8 |
| 4BR | $16,440 | $0 (0.0%) | −$3,310 (-16.8%) | $16,440 – $16,440 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper East Side vs. New York City — February 2026
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,275 | $2,700 | +$1,575 (+58.3%) |
| 1BR | $3,350 | $2,900 | +$450 (+15.5%) |
| 2BR | $7,800 | $3,393 | +$4,408 (+129.9%) |
| 3BR | $8,500 | $3,739 | +$4,762 (+127.4%) |
| 4BR | $16,440 | $4,500 | +$11,940 (+265.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.