Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10069, New York City, from 11 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $4,976 in January 2026, up 13.5% (+$592) from December 2025 and down 9.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,976 and $4,976. That puts Upper West Side $2,191 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 11 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,625 | −$13 (-0.4%) | +$444 (+14.0%) | $3,625 – $3,625 | 1 |
| 1BR | $4,976 | +$592 (+13.5%) | −$491 (-9.0%) | $4,976 – $4,976 | 1 |
| 2BR | $6,830 | −$275 (-3.9%) | −$1,945 (-22.2%) | $6,830 – $6,830 | 1 |
| 3BR | $14,611 | −$84 (-0.6%) | +$736 (+5.3%) | $14,159 – $15,098 | 7 |
| 4BR | $18,770 | — | +$1,010 (+5.7%) | $18,770 – $18,770 | 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 | $3,625 | $2,625 | +$1,000 (+38.1%) |
| 1BR | $4,976 | $2,785 | +$2,191 (+78.7%) |
| 2BR | $6,830 | $3,250 | +$3,580 (+110.2%) |
| 3BR | $14,611 | $3,700 | +$10,911 (+294.9%) |
| 4BR | $18,770 | $4,111 | +$14,659 (+356.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.