Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — August 2021
Asking rents in ZIP 10069, New York City, from 106 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $4,467 in August 2021, up 3.0% (+$131) from July 2021 and up 15.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,424 and $4,622. That puts Upper West Side $2,607 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $1,860. The month's figures are based on 106 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2021 | Vs. August 2020 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,859 | +$664 (+20.8%) | +$1,030 (+36.4%) | $3,834 – $3,885 | 2 |
| Studio | $3,593 | +$398 (+12.5%) | +$764 (+27.0%) | $3,573 – $3,613 | 2 |
| 1BR | $4,467 | +$131 (+3.0%) | +$604 (+15.6%) | $4,424 – $4,622 | 8 |
| 1BR | $4,920 | +$584 (+13.5%) | +$1,058 (+27.4%) | $4,338 – $5,345 | 47 |
| 2BR | $8,000 | +$1,516 (+23.4%) | +$1,390 (+21.0%) | $7,522 – $8,609 | 26 |
| 2BR | $7,340 | +$856 (+13.2%) | +$730 (+11.0%) | $6,925 – $7,410 | 5 |
| 3BR | $14,500 | +$3,253 (+28.9%) | +$5,115 (+54.5%) | $14,183 – $14,885 | 3 |
| 3BR | $13,990 | +$2,743 (+24.4%) | +$4,605 (+49.1%) | $13,535 – $14,910 | 11 |
| 4BR | $18,750 | — | +$6,755 (+56.3%) | $18,750 – $18,750 | 1 |
| 4BR | $18,750 | — | +$6,755 (+56.3%) | $18,750 – $18,750 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2021. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper West Side vs. New York City — August 2021
| Bedrooms | Upper West Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,859 | $1,749 | +$2,110 (+120.6%) |
| Studio | $3,593 | $1,749 | +$1,844 (+105.4%) |
| 1BR | $4,467 | $1,860 | +$2,607 (+140.1%) |
| 1BR | $4,920 | $1,860 | +$3,060 (+164.5%) |
| 2BR | $8,000 | $2,275 | +$5,725 (+251.6%) |
| 2BR | $7,340 | $2,275 | +$5,065 (+222.6%) |
| 3BR | $14,500 | $2,648 | +$11,853 (+447.7%) |
| 3BR | $13,990 | $2,648 | +$11,343 (+428.4%) |
| 4BR | $18,750 | $3,350 | +$15,400 (+459.7%) |
| 4BR | $18,750 | $3,350 | +$15,400 (+459.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in August 2021.