Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — October 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10025, New York City, from 64 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $4,528 in October 2025, down 12.8% (−$664) from September 2025 and up 142.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,071 and $4,796. That puts Upper West Side $1,778 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,750. The month's figures are based on 64 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. September 2025 | Vs. October 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,595 | −$561 (-13.5%) | −$6 (-0.2%) | $3,595 – $3,595 | 1 |
| 1BR | $4,528 | −$664 (-12.8%) | +$2,658 (+142.1%) | $4,071 – $4,796 | 4 |
| 2BR | $6,529 | −$351 (-5.1%) | +$3,534 (+118.0%) | $6,170 – $6,855 | 4 |
| 3BR | $7,090 | +$1,890 (+36.3%) | +$2,460 (+53.1%) | $6,149 – $8,723 | 44 |
| 4BR | $10,378 | +$1,878 (+22.1%) | +$3,578 (+52.6%) | $6,645 – $12,565 | 8 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in October 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper West Side vs. New York City — October 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper West Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,595 | $2,707 | +$888 (+32.8%) |
| 1BR | $4,528 | $2,750 | +$1,778 (+64.7%) |
| 2BR | $6,529 | $3,271 | +$3,259 (+99.6%) |
| 3BR | $7,090 | $3,700 | +$3,390 (+91.6%) |
| 4BR | $10,378 | $4,498 | +$5,880 (+130.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in October 2025.