Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10024, New York City, from 23 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $4,268 in January 2026, up 1.3% (+$54) from December 2025 and down 0.7% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,268 and $4,268. That puts Upper West Side $1,483 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 23 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,801 | +$512 (+15.6%) | +$607 (+19.0%) | $3,801 – $3,801 | 1 |
| 1BR | $4,268 | +$54 (+1.3%) | −$32 (-0.7%) | $4,268 – $4,268 | 1 |
| 2BR | $7,500 | $0 (0.0%) | −$318 (-4.1%) | $6,352 – $9,752 | 14 |
| 3BR | $14,000 | +$2,950 (+26.7%) | +$2,500 (+21.7%) | $8,306 – $14,000 | 5 |
| 4BR | $17,248 | −$252 (-1.4%) | +$4,248 (+32.7%) | $17,121 – $17,374 | 2 |
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 | $3,801 | $2,625 | +$1,176 (+44.8%) |
| 1BR | $4,268 | $2,785 | +$1,483 (+53.2%) |
| 2BR | $7,500 | $3,250 | +$4,250 (+130.8%) |
| 3BR | $14,000 | $3,700 | +$10,300 (+278.4%) |
| 4BR | $17,248 | $4,111 | +$13,137 (+319.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.