Monthly Rent Report
Upper West Side Rent Report — March 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10069, New York City, from 4 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Upper West Side was $4,408 in March 2026, up 2.3% (+$100) from February 2026 and down 0.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $4,408 and $4,408. That puts Upper West Side $883 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $3,525. The month's figures are based on 4 listings across 3 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,572 | −$463 (-11.5%) | +$398 (+12.5%) | $3,552 – $3,591 | 2 |
| 1BR | $4,408 | +$100 (+2.3%) | −$40 (-0.9%) | $4,408 – $4,408 | 1 |
| 2BR | $8,720 | −$666 (-7.1%) | +$494 (+6.0%) | $8,720 – $8,720 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Upper West Side vs. New York City — March 2026
| Bedrooms | Upper West Side Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,572 | $3,735 | −$163 (-4.4%) |
| 1BR | $4,408 | $3,525 | +$883 (+25.0%) |
| 2BR | $8,720 | $5,148 | +$3,573 (+69.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 85 New York City zip codes with listings in March 2026.