Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — March 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10023, New York City, from 4 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $6,472 in March 2026, down 0.7% (−$48) from February 2026 and up 31.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $6,461 and $6,482. That puts Upper West Side $2,947 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $3,525. The month's figures are based on 4 listings across 3 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,255 | +$526 (+14.1%) | +$1,229 (+40.6%) | $4,255 – $4,255 | 1 |
| 1BR | $6,472 | −$48 (-0.7%) | +$1,546 (+31.4%) | $6,461 – $6,482 | 2 |
| 2BR | $9,812 | −$1,899 (-16.2%) | +$4,570 (+87.2%) | $9,812 – $9,812 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper West Side vs. New York City — March 2026
| Bedrooms | Upper West Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,255 | $3,735 | +$520 (+13.9%) |
| 1BR | $6,472 | $3,525 | +$2,947 (+83.6%) |
| 2BR | $9,812 | $5,148 | +$4,665 (+90.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 85 New York City zip codes with listings in March 2026.