Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10023, New York City, from 116 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $6,310 in May 2025, up 13.2% (+$735) from April 2025 and up 33.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,156 and $6,769. That puts Upper West Side $3,469 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,841. The month's figures are based on 116 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,948 | +$872 (+28.3%) | +$479 (+13.8%) | $3,575 – $4,150 | 24 |
| Studio | $3,092 | +$16 (+0.5%) | −$377 (-10.9%) | $3,092 – $3,092 | 1 |
| Studio | $3,235 | +$159 (+5.2%) | −$234 (-6.7%) | $3,063 – $3,378 | 9 |
| 1BR | $6,310 | +$735 (+13.2%) | +$1,585 (+33.5%) | $5,156 – $6,769 | 44 |
| 1BR | $4,665 | −$910 (-16.3%) | −$60 (-1.3%) | $4,646 – $6,310 | 5 |
| 1BR | $3,629 | −$1,946 (-34.9%) | −$1,096 (-23.2%) | $2,415 – $4,844 | 2 |
| 2BR | $10,095 | +$1,480 (+17.2%) | +$1,489 (+17.3%) | $10,095 – $10,095 | 1 |
| 2BR | $8,900 | +$285 (+3.3%) | +$294 (+3.4%) | $6,385 – $10,285 | 19 |
| 2BR | $8,975 | +$360 (+4.2%) | +$369 (+4.3%) | $8,975 – $8,975 | 1 |
| 3BR | $9,250 | −$4,750 (-33.9%) | −$3,747 (-28.8%) | $9,250 – $9,250 | 1 |
| 3BR | $15,648 | +$1,648 (+11.8%) | +$2,650 (+20.4%) | $13,913 – $17,850 | 8 |
| 4BR | $15,500 | +$7,260 (+88.1%) | +$3,003 (+24.0%) | $15,500 – $15,500 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper West Side vs. New York City — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper West Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,948 | $2,799 | +$1,149 (+41.0%) |
| Studio | $3,092 | $2,799 | +$293 (+10.5%) |
| Studio | $3,235 | $2,799 | +$436 (+15.6%) |
| 1BR | $6,310 | $2,841 | +$3,469 (+122.1%) |
| 1BR | $4,665 | $2,841 | +$1,824 (+64.2%) |
| 1BR | $3,629 | $2,841 | +$788 (+27.7%) |
| 2BR | $10,095 | $3,263 | +$6,833 (+209.4%) |
| 2BR | $8,900 | $3,263 | +$5,638 (+172.8%) |
| 2BR | $8,975 | $3,263 | +$5,713 (+175.1%) |
| 3BR | $9,250 | $3,777 | +$5,473 (+144.9%) |
| 3BR | $15,648 | $3,777 | +$11,871 (+314.3%) |
| 4BR | $15,500 | $4,345 | +$11,155 (+256.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2025.