Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10023, New York City, from 19 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $7,819 in January 2026, up 38.1% (+$2,159) from December 2025 and up 53.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $6,129 and $9,510. That puts Upper West Side $5,034 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 19 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,413 | −$805 (-19.1%) | −$137 (-3.9%) | $3,413 – $3,413 | 1 |
| 1BR | $7,819 | +$2,159 (+38.1%) | +$2,719 (+53.3%) | $6,129 – $9,510 | 2 |
| 2BR | $8,995 | +$947 (+11.8%) | +$1,022 (+12.8%) | $8,995 – $8,995 | 1 |
| 3BR | $15,395 | +$443 (+3.0%) | +$145 (+1.0%) | $13,695 – $18,500 | 13 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper West Side vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Upper West Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,413 | $2,625 | +$788 (+30.0%) |
| 1BR | $7,819 | $2,785 | +$5,034 (+180.8%) |
| 2BR | $8,995 | $3,250 | +$5,745 (+176.8%) |
| 3BR | $15,395 | $3,700 | +$11,695 (+316.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.