Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10025, New York City, from 22 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $5,395 in January 2026, up 7.5% (+$375) from December 2025 and up 0.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,395 and $5,395. That puts Upper West Side $2,610 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 22 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,765 | +$1,004 (+26.7%) | +$943 (+24.7%) | $4,765 – $4,765 | 1 |
| 1BR | $5,395 | +$375 (+7.5%) | +$22 (+0.4%) | $5,395 – $5,395 | 1 |
| 2BR | $6,095 | +$2,095 (+52.4%) | −$848 (-12.2%) | $6,095 – $6,095 | 2 |
| 3BR | $6,995 | +$373 (+5.6%) | −$3,900 (-35.8%) | $5,650 – $8,965 | 15 |
| 4BR | $19,500 | +$13,500 (+225.0%) | +$14,000 (+254.5%) | $19,500 – $19,500 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper West Side vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Upper West Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,765 | $2,625 | +$2,140 (+81.5%) |
| 1BR | $5,395 | $2,785 | +$2,610 (+93.7%) |
| 2BR | $6,095 | $3,250 | +$2,845 (+87.5%) |
| 3BR | $6,995 | $3,700 | +$3,295 (+89.1%) |
| 4BR | $19,500 | $4,111 | +$15,389 (+374.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.