Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — August 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10025, New York City, from 1,632 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $4,947 in August 2025, up 24.5% (+$975) from July 2025 and down 7.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,388 and $5,090. That puts Upper West Side $2,247 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,700. The month's figures are based on 1,632 listings across 18 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,079 | +$1,179 (+40.7%) | +$829 (+25.5%) | $4,074 – $4,441 | 5 |
| Studio | $4,095 | +$1,195 (+41.2%) | +$845 (+26.0%) | $3,948 – $4,473 | 3 |
| Studio | $4,135 | +$1,235 (+42.6%) | +$885 (+27.2%) | $3,781 – $4,349 | 286 |
| Studio | $2,850 | −$50 (-1.7%) | −$400 (-12.3%) | $2,825 – $2,875 | 2 |
| 1BR | $4,947 | +$975 (+24.5%) | −$403 (-7.5%) | $4,388 – $5,090 | 24 |
| 1BR | $4,904 | +$932 (+23.4%) | −$446 (-8.3%) | $4,250 – $5,395 | 613 |
| 1BR | $3,200 | −$772 (-19.4%) | −$2,150 (-40.2%) | $2,975 – $3,450 | 4 |
| 1BR | $5,491 | +$1,518 (+38.2%) | +$141 (+2.6%) | $5,421 – $5,560 | 2 |
| 2BR | $7,609 | +$1,109 (+17.1%) | +$831 (+12.3%) | $7,609 – $7,609 | 1 |
| 2BR | $4,400 | −$2,100 (-32.3%) | −$2,378 (-35.1%) | $4,400 – $4,400 | 2 |
| 2BR | $7,271 | +$771 (+11.9%) | +$493 (+7.3%) | $6,795 – $7,497 | 23 |
| 2BR | $6,400 | −$100 (-1.5%) | −$378 (-5.6%) | $4,500 – $7,430 | 396 |
| 3BR | $7,000 | −$4,095 (-36.9%) | +$1,555 (+28.6%) | $5,273 – $8,498 | 167 |
| 3BR | $7,500 | −$3,595 (-32.4%) | +$2,055 (+37.7%) | $7,500 – $7,500 | 1 |
| 4BR | $11,500 | +$3,505 (+43.8%) | +$1,600 (+16.2%) | $8,600 – $13,250 | 3 |
| 4BR | $8,250 | +$255 (+3.2%) | −$1,650 (-16.7%) | $6,311 – $15,759 | 78 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper West Side vs. New York City — August 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper West Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,079 | $2,800 | +$1,279 (+45.7%) |
| Studio | $4,095 | $2,800 | +$1,295 (+46.3%) |
| Studio | $4,135 | $2,800 | +$1,335 (+47.7%) |
| Studio | $2,850 | $2,800 | +$50 (+1.8%) |
| 1BR | $4,947 | $2,700 | +$2,247 (+83.2%) |
| 1BR | $4,904 | $2,700 | +$2,204 (+81.6%) |
| 1BR | $3,200 | $2,700 | +$500 (+18.5%) |
| 1BR | $5,491 | $2,700 | +$2,791 (+103.4%) |
| 2BR | $7,609 | $3,200 | +$4,409 (+137.8%) |
| 2BR | $4,400 | $3,200 | +$1,200 (+37.5%) |
| 2BR | $7,271 | $3,200 | +$4,071 (+127.2%) |
| 2BR | $6,400 | $3,200 | +$3,200 (+100.0%) |
| 3BR | $7,000 | $3,763 | +$3,238 (+86.0%) |
| 3BR | $7,500 | $3,763 | +$3,738 (+99.3%) |
| 4BR | $11,500 | $4,600 | +$6,900 (+150.0%) |
| 4BR | $8,250 | $4,600 | +$3,650 (+79.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in August 2025.