Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — September 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10024, New York City, from 292 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $5,036 in September 2025, up 9.2% (+$424) from August 2025 and up 32.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,036 and $5,036. That puts Upper West Side $2,254 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,782. The month's figures are based on 292 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,980 | +$432 (+12.2%) | +$685 (+20.8%) | $3,398 – $4,391 | 55 |
| Studio | $3,595 | +$47 (+1.3%) | +$300 (+9.1%) | $3,460 – $3,792 | 7 |
| 1BR | $5,036 | +$424 (+9.2%) | +$1,246 (+32.9%) | $5,036 – $5,036 | 1 |
| 1BR | $5,000 | +$388 (+8.4%) | +$1,210 (+31.9%) | $4,155 – $5,424 | 122 |
| 2BR | $6,695 | −$305 (-4.4%) | −$3,307 (-33.1%) | $5,545 – $7,845 | 2 |
| 2BR | $7,483 | +$483 (+6.9%) | −$2,519 (-25.2%) | $6,390 – $9,500 | 63 |
| 3BR | $8,829 | −$1,171 (-11.7%) | −$1,771 (-16.7%) | $7,225 – $12,414 | 27 |
| 3BR | $17,350 | +$7,350 (+73.5%) | +$6,750 (+63.7%) | $17,075 – $17,625 | 2 |
| 4BR | $17,800 | +$2,805 (+18.7%) | +$9,700 (+119.8%) | $15,245 – $17,900 | 7 |
| 4BR | $17,900 | +$2,905 (+19.4%) | +$9,800 (+121.0%) | $15,696 – $19,496 | 6 |
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 | $3,980 | $2,825 | +$1,155 (+40.9%) |
| Studio | $3,595 | $2,825 | +$770 (+27.3%) |
| 1BR | $5,036 | $2,782 | +$2,254 (+81.0%) |
| 1BR | $5,000 | $2,782 | +$2,218 (+79.7%) |
| 2BR | $6,695 | $3,300 | +$3,395 (+102.9%) |
| 2BR | $7,483 | $3,300 | +$4,183 (+126.8%) |
| 3BR | $8,829 | $3,794 | +$5,035 (+132.7%) |
| 3BR | $17,350 | $3,794 | +$13,556 (+357.3%) |
| 4BR | $17,800 | $4,800 | +$13,000 (+270.8%) |
| 4BR | $17,900 | $4,800 | +$13,100 (+272.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in September 2025.