Asking rents in ZIP 10069, New York City, from 40 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $4,385 in December 2025, down 2.6% (−$116) from November 2025 and up 0.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,355 and $4,470. That puts Upper West Side $1,992 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,393. The month's figures are based on 40 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,638 | +$318 (+9.6%) | +$481 (+15.2%) | $3,455 – $4,237 | 19 |
| 1BR | $4,385 | −$116 (-2.6%) | +$40 (+0.9%) | $4,355 – $4,470 | 6 |
| 2BR | $7,105 | +$779 (+12.3%) | −$5,530 (-43.8%) | $7,105 – $7,105 | 1 |
| 3BR | $14,695 | −$3,805 (-20.6%) | +$3,544 (+31.8%) | $14,642 – $15,378 | 14 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Upper West Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,638 | $2,567 | +$1,071 (+41.7%) |
| 1BR | $4,385 | $2,393 | +$1,992 (+83.3%) |
| 2BR | $7,105 | $3,100 | +$4,005 (+129.2%) |
| 3BR | $14,695 | $3,600 | +$11,095 (+308.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2025.