Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10024, New York City, from 28 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $5,172 in February 2026, up 21.2% (+$904) from January 2026 and up 32.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,172 and $5,172. That puts Upper West Side $2,272 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 28 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,595 | −$206 (-5.4%) | +$670 (+22.9%) | $3,595 – $3,595 | 1 |
| 1BR | $5,172 | +$904 (+21.2%) | +$1,277 (+32.8%) | $5,172 – $5,172 | 1 |
| 2BR | $7,600 | +$100 (+1.3%) | +$600 (+8.6%) | $6,000 – $8,824 | 21 |
| 3BR | $13,200 | −$800 (-5.7%) | +$2,800 (+26.9%) | $10,350 – $13,400 | 3 |
| 4BR | $16,748 | −$500 (-2.9%) | +$748 (+4.7%) | $16,624 – $16,871 | 2 |
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 | $3,595 | $2,700 | +$895 (+33.1%) |
| 1BR | $5,172 | $2,900 | +$2,272 (+78.3%) |
| 2BR | $7,600 | $3,393 | +$4,208 (+124.0%) |
| 3BR | $13,200 | $3,739 | +$9,462 (+253.1%) |
| 4BR | $16,748 | $4,500 | +$12,248 (+272.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.