Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10023, New York City, from 69 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $6,520 in February 2026, down 16.6% (−$1,299) from January 2026 and up 30.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $6,520 and $6,520. That puts Upper West Side $3,620 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 69 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,729 | +$316 (+9.3%) | +$930 (+33.2%) | $3,506 – $3,953 | 2 |
| 1BR | $6,520 | −$1,299 (-16.6%) | +$1,509 (+30.1%) | $6,520 – $6,520 | 1 |
| 2BR | $11,711 | +$2,716 (+30.2%) | +$3,611 (+44.6%) | $8,400 – $14,324 | 55 |
| 3BR | $17,718 | +$2,323 (+15.1%) | +$2,768 (+18.5%) | $13,120 – $18,811 | 11 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper West Side vs. New York City — February 2026
| Bedrooms | Upper West Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,729 | $2,700 | +$1,029 (+38.1%) |
| 1BR | $6,520 | $2,900 | +$3,620 (+124.8%) |
| 2BR | $11,711 | $3,393 | +$8,319 (+245.2%) |
| 3BR | $17,718 | $3,739 | +$13,980 (+373.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.