Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — March 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10025, New York City, from 3 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $5,424 in March 2026, up 7.0% (+$355) from February 2026 and up 16.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,424 and $5,424. That puts Upper West Side $1,899 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $3,525. The month's figures are based on 3 listings across 3 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,006 | −$326 (-7.5%) | +$1,578 (+65.0%) | $4,006 – $4,006 | 1 |
| 1BR | $5,424 | +$355 (+7.0%) | +$750 (+16.0%) | $5,424 – $5,424 | 1 |
| 2BR | $7,718 | +$3,723 (+93.2%) | +$1,620 (+26.6%) | $7,718 – $7,718 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper West Side vs. New York City — March 2026
| Bedrooms | Upper West Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,006 | $3,735 | +$271 (+7.3%) |
| 1BR | $5,424 | $3,525 | +$1,899 (+53.9%) |
| 2BR | $7,718 | $5,148 | +$2,571 (+49.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 85 New York City zip codes with listings in March 2026.