Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — September 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10023, New York City, from 614 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $6,250 in September 2025, up 11.6% (+$650) from August 2025 and up 20.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,863 and $8,518. That puts Upper West Side $3,468 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,782. The month's figures are based on 614 listings across 13 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,580 | −$682 (-16.0%) | −$358 (-9.1%) | $3,551 – $3,677 | 4 |
| Studio | $4,000 | −$262 (-6.1%) | +$62 (+1.6%) | $3,471 – $4,500 | 80 |
| Studio | $3,567 | −$695 (-16.3%) | −$371 (-9.4%) | $3,567 – $3,567 | 1 |
| 1BR | $6,250 | +$650 (+11.6%) | +$1,070 (+20.7%) | $4,863 – $8,518 | 259 |
| 1BR | $4,109 | −$1,491 (-26.6%) | −$1,071 (-20.7%) | $4,109 – $4,109 | 1 |
| 1BR | $4,775 | −$825 (-14.7%) | −$405 (-7.8%) | $4,675 – $5,200 | 17 |
| 2BR | $7,555 | −$4,945 (-39.6%) | −$941 (-11.1%) | $7,555 – $7,555 | 1 |
| 2BR | $12,272 | −$228 (-1.8%) | +$3,776 (+44.4%) | $8,280 – $14,686 | 197 |
| 2BR | $4,750 | −$7,750 (-62.0%) | −$3,746 (-44.1%) | $4,750 – $4,750 | 1 |
| 3BR | $15,894 | −$249 (-1.5%) | +$2,394 (+17.7%) | $13,594 – $16,834 | 3 |
| 3BR | $16,249 | +$106 (+0.7%) | +$2,749 (+20.4%) | $11,425 – $17,900 | 48 |
| 4BR | $7,000 | — | −$3,600 (-34.0%) | $7,000 – $7,000 | 1 |
| 4BR | $7,000 | — | −$3,600 (-34.0%) | $7,000 – $7,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper West Side vs. New York City — September 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper West Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,580 | $2,825 | +$755 (+26.7%) |
| Studio | $4,000 | $2,825 | +$1,175 (+41.6%) |
| Studio | $3,567 | $2,825 | +$742 (+26.3%) |
| 1BR | $6,250 | $2,782 | +$3,468 (+124.6%) |
| 1BR | $4,109 | $2,782 | +$1,327 (+47.7%) |
| 1BR | $4,775 | $2,782 | +$1,993 (+71.6%) |
| 2BR | $7,555 | $3,300 | +$4,255 (+128.9%) |
| 2BR | $12,272 | $3,300 | +$8,972 (+271.9%) |
| 2BR | $4,750 | $3,300 | +$1,450 (+43.9%) |
| 3BR | $15,894 | $3,794 | +$12,100 (+318.9%) |
| 3BR | $16,249 | $3,794 | +$12,455 (+328.3%) |
| 4BR | $7,000 | $4,800 | +$2,200 (+45.8%) |
| 4BR | $7,000 | $4,800 | +$2,200 (+45.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in September 2025.