Asking rents in ZIP 10023, New York City, from 899 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $4,420 in August 2025, down 1.7% (−$78) from July 2025 and down 18.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,420 and $4,420. That puts Upper West Side $1,720 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,700. The month's figures are based on 899 listings across 13 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,183 | +$1,183 (+39.4%) | +$383 (+10.1%) | $3,550 – $4,699 | 110 |
| Studio | $4,262 | +$1,262 (+42.1%) | +$462 (+12.2%) | $4,262 – $4,262 | 2 |
| Studio | $3,686 | +$686 (+22.9%) | −$114 (-3.0%) | $3,451 – $3,925 | 4 |
| 1BR | $4,420 | −$78 (-1.7%) | −$984 (-18.2%) | $4,420 – $4,420 | 1 |
| 1BR | $6,800 | +$2,302 (+51.2%) | +$1,396 (+25.8%) | $4,995 – $8,546 | 403 |
| 1BR | $5,600 | +$1,102 (+24.5%) | +$196 (+3.6%) | $4,681 – $6,355 | 22 |
| 2BR | $12,500 | +$6,205 (+98.6%) | +$8,300 (+197.6%) | $8,500 – $14,816 | 287 |
| 2BR | $7,200 | +$905 (+14.4%) | +$3,000 (+71.4%) | $7,200 – $7,200 | 1 |
| 2BR | $7,950 | +$1,655 (+26.3%) | +$3,750 (+89.3%) | $7,950 – $7,950 | 1 |
| 3BR | $16,143 | +$648 (+4.2%) | +$1,643 (+11.3%) | $16,143 – $16,143 | 1 |
| 3BR | $15,775 | +$280 (+1.8%) | +$1,275 (+8.8%) | $11,500 – $17,995 | 65 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Upper West Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,183 | $2,800 | +$1,383 (+49.4%) |
| Studio | $4,262 | $2,800 | +$1,462 (+52.2%) |
| Studio | $3,686 | $2,800 | +$886 (+31.6%) |
| 1BR | $4,420 | $2,700 | +$1,720 (+63.7%) |
| 1BR | $6,800 | $2,700 | +$4,100 (+151.9%) |
| 1BR | $5,600 | $2,700 | +$2,900 (+107.4%) |
| 2BR | $12,500 | $3,200 | +$9,300 (+290.6%) |
| 2BR | $7,200 | $3,200 | +$4,000 (+125.0%) |
| 2BR | $7,950 | $3,200 | +$4,750 (+148.4%) |
| 3BR | $16,143 | $3,763 | +$12,381 (+329.0%) |
| 3BR | $15,775 | $3,763 | +$12,013 (+319.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in August 2025.