Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10024, New York City, from 65 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $5,013 in May 2025, up 11.5% (+$518) from April 2025 and up 10.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,923 and $5,491. That puts Upper West Side $2,172 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,841. The month's figures are based on 65 listings across 9 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,384 | −$14 (-0.4%) | +$393 (+13.1%) | $2,999 – $3,609 | 16 |
| Studio | $3,337 | −$61 (-1.8%) | +$346 (+11.6%) | $3,297 – $3,389 | 6 |
| 1BR | $5,013 | +$518 (+11.5%) | +$474 (+10.4%) | $3,923 – $5,491 | 23 |
| 1BR | $4,857 | +$362 (+8.1%) | +$318 (+7.0%) | $4,445 – $4,957 | 7 |
| 2BR | $7,075 | +$132 (+1.9%) | +$1,375 (+24.1%) | $6,479 – $8,250 | 8 |
| 2BR | $4,195 | −$2,748 (-39.6%) | −$1,505 (-26.4%) | $4,195 – $4,195 | 1 |
| 3BR | $8,445 | −$6,504 (-43.5%) | −$55 (-0.6%) | $7,720 – $9,170 | 2 |
| 3BR | $6,995 | −$7,954 (-53.2%) | −$1,505 (-17.7%) | $6,995 – $6,995 | 1 |
| 4BR | $17,350 | +$3,725 (+27.3%) | +$355 (+2.1%) | $17,350 – $17,350 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper West Side vs. New York City — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper West Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,384 | $2,799 | +$585 (+20.9%) |
| Studio | $3,337 | $2,799 | +$538 (+19.2%) |
| 1BR | $5,013 | $2,841 | +$2,172 (+76.5%) |
| 1BR | $4,857 | $2,841 | +$2,016 (+71.0%) |
| 2BR | $7,075 | $3,263 | +$3,812 (+116.8%) |
| 2BR | $4,195 | $3,263 | +$933 (+28.6%) |
| 3BR | $8,445 | $3,777 | +$4,668 (+123.6%) |
| 3BR | $6,995 | $3,777 | +$3,218 (+85.2%) |
| 4BR | $17,350 | $4,345 | +$13,005 (+299.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2025.