Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10069, New York City, from 119 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $5,689 in May 2025, up 17.3% (+$839) from April 2025 and up 5.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,800 and $7,556. That puts Upper West Side $2,848 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,841. The month's figures are based on 119 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,373 | −$1,987 (-37.1%) | −$1,027 (-23.3%) | $3,235 – $3,377 | 3 |
| Studio | $4,596 | −$764 (-14.3%) | +$196 (+4.5%) | $4,318 – $5,397 | 16 |
| 1BR | $5,689 | +$839 (+17.3%) | +$274 (+5.1%) | $4,800 – $7,556 | 56 |
| 1BR | $4,726 | −$124 (-2.6%) | −$689 (-12.7%) | $4,444 – $5,332 | 12 |
| 2BR | $9,500 | +$165 (+1.8%) | +$1,453 (+18.1%) | $8,633 – $10,845 | 23 |
| 2BR | $7,697 | −$1,638 (-17.5%) | −$350 (-4.3%) | $7,268 – $8,126 | 2 |
| 3BR | $17,780 | +$4,000 (+29.0%) | +$7,205 (+68.1%) | $15,575 – $19,122 | 4 |
| 3BR | $12,335 | −$1,445 (-10.5%) | +$1,760 (+16.6%) | $12,335 – $12,335 | 1 |
| 4BR | $16,000 | −$680 (-4.1%) | −$2,825 (-15.0%) | $16,000 – $16,000 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper West Side vs. New York City — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Upper West Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,373 | $2,799 | +$574 (+20.5%) |
| Studio | $4,596 | $2,799 | +$1,797 (+64.2%) |
| 1BR | $5,689 | $2,841 | +$2,848 (+100.2%) |
| 1BR | $4,726 | $2,841 | +$1,885 (+66.3%) |
| 2BR | $9,500 | $3,263 | +$6,238 (+191.2%) |
| 2BR | $7,697 | $3,263 | +$4,435 (+135.9%) |
| 3BR | $17,780 | $3,777 | +$14,003 (+370.7%) |
| 3BR | $12,335 | $3,777 | +$8,558 (+226.6%) |
| 4BR | $16,000 | $4,345 | +$11,655 (+268.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2025.