Asking rents in ZIP 10128, New York City, from 3 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper East Side was $1,800 in March 2026, down 46.3% (−$1,550) from February 2026 and down 55.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,800 and $1,800. That puts Upper East Side $1,725 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $3,525. The month's figures are based on 3 listings across 3 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,325 | +$50 (+1.2%) | +$1,153 (+36.3%) | $4,325 – $4,325 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,800 | −$1,550 (-46.3%) | −$2,247 (-55.5%) | $1,800 – $1,800 | 1 |
| 2BR | $8,295 | +$495 (+6.3%) | +$2,595 (+45.5%) | $8,295 – $8,295 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Upper East Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,325 | $3,735 | +$590 (+15.8%) |
| 1BR | $1,800 | $3,525 | −$1,725 (-48.9%) |
| 2BR | $8,295 | $5,148 | +$3,148 (+61.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 85 New York City zip codes with listings in March 2026.