Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10025, New York City, from 250 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $5,327 in May 2025, up 15.2% (+$705) from April 2025 and up 9.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,129 and $5,363. That puts Upper West Side $2,486 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,841. The month's figures are based on 250 listings across 15 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,600 | +$855 (+31.1%) | +$275 (+8.3%) | $2,788 – $4,115 | 52 |
| Studio | $4,015 | +$1,270 (+46.2%) | +$690 (+20.7%) | $3,978 – $4,051 | 2 |
| Studio | $4,150 | +$1,405 (+51.2%) | +$825 (+24.8%) | $4,150 – $4,150 | 1 |
| 1BR | $5,327 | +$705 (+15.2%) | +$438 (+9.0%) | $5,129 – $5,363 | 3 |
| 1BR | $5,036 | +$414 (+8.9%) | +$147 (+3.0%) | $3,700 – $5,364 | 79 |
| 1BR | $4,786 | +$164 (+3.5%) | −$103 (-2.1%) | $4,690 – $4,847 | 9 |
| 2BR | $6,884 | −$164 (-2.3%) | +$1,187 (+20.8%) | $6,633 – $7,014 | 5 |
| 2BR | $7,107 | +$59 (+0.8%) | +$1,410 (+24.7%) | $7,029 – $7,738 | 9 |
| 2BR | $5,983 | −$1,065 (-15.1%) | +$285 (+5.0%) | $3,995 – $7,445 | 52 |
| 3BR | $4,995 | −$1,500 (-23.1%) | −$1,300 (-20.7%) | $4,995 – $4,995 | 1 |
| 3BR | $5,500 | −$995 (-15.3%) | −$795 (-12.6%) | $4,871 – $8,750 | 24 |
| 4BR | $6,500 | +$3 (+0.0%) | +$1,905 (+41.5%) | $6,495 – $7,925 | 7 |
| 4BR | $3,995 | −$2,502 (-38.5%) | −$600 (-13.1%) | $3,995 – $3,995 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper West Side vs. New York City — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper West Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,600 | $2,799 | +$801 (+28.6%) |
| Studio | $4,015 | $2,799 | +$1,216 (+43.4%) |
| Studio | $4,150 | $2,799 | +$1,351 (+48.3%) |
| 1BR | $5,327 | $2,841 | +$2,486 (+87.5%) |
| 1BR | $5,036 | $2,841 | +$2,195 (+77.3%) |
| 1BR | $4,786 | $2,841 | +$1,945 (+68.5%) |
| 2BR | $6,884 | $3,263 | +$3,622 (+111.0%) |
| 2BR | $7,107 | $3,263 | +$3,845 (+117.8%) |
| 2BR | $5,983 | $3,263 | +$2,720 (+83.4%) |
| 3BR | $4,995 | $3,777 | +$1,218 (+32.2%) |
| 3BR | $5,500 | $3,777 | +$1,723 (+45.6%) |
| 4BR | $6,500 | $4,345 | +$2,155 (+49.6%) |
| 4BR | $3,995 | $4,345 | −$350 (-8.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2025.