Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — December 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10025, New York City, from 264 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $5,020 in December 2025, down 0.5% (−$27) from November 2025 and up 42.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,993 and $5,048. That puts Upper West Side $2,628 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,393. The month's figures are based on 264 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,761 | +$1,039 (+38.1%) | +$1,761 (+88.0%) | $3,400 – $4,155 | 153 |
| 1BR | $5,020 | −$27 (-0.5%) | +$1,492 (+42.3%) | $4,993 – $5,048 | 2 |
| 2BR | $4,000 | −$3,304 (-45.2%) | −$450 (-10.1%) | $4,000 – $4,000 | 1 |
| 3BR | $6,623 | −$3,139 (-32.2%) | +$1,628 (+32.6%) | $5,384 – $8,996 | 84 |
| 4BR | $6,000 | −$250 (-4.0%) | +$1,334 (+28.6%) | $5,909 – $7,013 | 20 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper West Side vs. New York City — December 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper West Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,761 | $2,567 | +$1,194 (+46.5%) |
| 1BR | $5,020 | $2,393 | +$2,628 (+109.8%) |
| 2BR | $4,000 | $3,100 | +$900 (+29.0%) |
| 3BR | $6,623 | $3,600 | +$3,023 (+84.0%) |
| 4BR | $6,000 | $4,550 | +$1,450 (+31.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2025.