Asking rents in ZIP 10025, New York City, from 23 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $5,070 in February 2026, down 6.0% (−$325) from January 2026 and up 13.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,879 and $5,260. That puts Upper West Side $2,170 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 23 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,332 | −$433 (-9.1%) | +$535 (+14.1%) | $4,332 – $4,332 | 1 |
| 1BR | $5,070 | −$325 (-6.0%) | +$589 (+13.1%) | $4,879 – $5,260 | 2 |
| 2BR | $3,995 | −$2,100 (-34.5%) | −$605 (-13.2%) | $3,995 – $3,995 | 1 |
| 3BR | $6,199 | −$796 (-11.4%) | +$704 (+12.8%) | $5,000 – $7,295 | 13 |
| 4BR | $8,750 | −$10,750 (-55.1%) | +$3,755 (+75.2%) | $6,250 – $16,125 | 6 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Upper West Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,332 | $2,700 | +$1,632 (+60.4%) |
| 1BR | $5,070 | $2,900 | +$2,170 (+74.8%) |
| 2BR | $3,995 | $3,393 | +$603 (+17.8%) |
| 3BR | $6,199 | $3,739 | +$2,461 (+65.8%) |
| 4BR | $8,750 | $4,500 | +$4,250 (+94.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.