Asking rents in ZIP 10069, New York City, from 9 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $4,308 in February 2026, down 13.4% (−$668) from January 2026 and down 4.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,308 and $4,308. That puts Upper West Side $1,408 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 9 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,035 | +$410 (+11.3%) | −$330 (-7.6%) | $3,748 – $4,180 | 6 |
| 1BR | $4,308 | −$668 (-13.4%) | −$198 (-4.4%) | $4,308 – $4,308 | 1 |
| 2BR | $9,386 | +$2,556 (+37.4%) | −$2,365 (-20.1%) | $9,386 – $9,386 | 1 |
| 3BR | $14,574 | −$37 (-0.3%) | +$889 (+6.5%) | $14,574 – $14,574 | 1 |
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 | $4,035 | $2,700 | +$1,335 (+49.4%) |
| 1BR | $4,308 | $2,900 | +$1,408 (+48.6%) |
| 2BR | $9,386 | $3,393 | +$5,994 (+176.7%) |
| 3BR | $14,574 | $3,739 | +$10,836 (+289.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.