Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — December 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10023, New York City, from 43 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $5,660 in December 2025, up 31.9% (+$1,368) from November 2025 and up 19.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,660 and $5,909. That puts Upper West Side $3,268 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,393. The month's figures are based on 43 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,218 | −$263 (-5.9%) | +$253 (+6.4%) | $4,218 – $4,218 | 1 |
| 1BR | $5,660 | +$1,368 (+31.9%) | +$929 (+19.6%) | $5,660 – $5,909 | 3 |
| 2BR | $8,048 | −$1,583 (-16.4%) | +$671 (+9.1%) | $8,048 – $8,048 | 1 |
| 3BR | $14,952 | +$1,481 (+11.0%) | +$1,952 (+15.0%) | $10,500 – $17,944 | 37 |
| 4BR | $18,000 | — | +$4,030 (+28.8%) | $18,000 – $18,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper West Side vs. New York City — December 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper West Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,218 | $2,567 | +$1,651 (+64.3%) |
| 1BR | $5,660 | $2,393 | +$3,268 (+136.6%) |
| 2BR | $8,048 | $3,100 | +$4,948 (+159.6%) |
| 3BR | $14,952 | $3,600 | +$11,352 (+315.3%) |
| 4BR | $18,000 | $4,550 | +$13,450 (+295.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2025.