Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — December 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10024, New York City, from 88 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $4,214 in December 2025, up 11.0% (+$419) from November 2025 and up 24.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,214 and $4,214. That puts Upper West Side $1,822 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,393. The month's figures are based on 88 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,289 | +$56 (+1.7%) | +$106 (+3.3%) | $3,197 – $3,295 | 3 |
| 1BR | $4,214 | +$419 (+11.0%) | +$823 (+24.3%) | $4,214 – $4,214 | 1 |
| 2BR | $7,500 | −$1,725 (-18.7%) | $0 (0.0%) | $6,305 – $8,952 | 78 |
| 3BR | $11,050 | −$5,425 (-32.9%) | +$5,555 (+101.1%) | $11,050 – $11,050 | 1 |
| 4BR | $17,500 | +$505 (+3.0%) | +$5,750 (+48.9%) | $16,995 – $17,500 | 5 |
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 | $3,289 | $2,567 | +$722 (+28.1%) |
| 1BR | $4,214 | $2,393 | +$1,822 (+76.1%) |
| 2BR | $7,500 | $3,100 | +$4,400 (+141.9%) |
| 3BR | $11,050 | $3,600 | +$7,450 (+206.9%) |
| 4BR | $17,500 | $4,550 | +$12,950 (+284.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2025.