Average Rent in Upper East Side, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Upper East Side, New York, NY Rents

Upper East Side rentals average $3,395 for a studio rental to $21,231 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,168, or roughly $7 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $621 (22.06%) year-over-year from $2,817 to $3,438. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $434 (11.53%) year-over-year from $3,766 to $4,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $522 (-9.47%) year-over-year from $5,517 to $4,995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,801 (21.98%) year-over-year from $8,196 to $9,998. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $6,718 (36.74%) year-over-year from $18,283 to $25,000. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 4.57% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.70% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.62% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.47% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.28% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$7.94	$3,438	$2,817 (22.06%)	$2,389 (43.89%)
1 BR	$6.90	$4,200	$3,766 (11.53%)	$2,782 (50.99%)
2 BR	$7.01	$4,995	$5,517 (-9.47%)	$4,708 (6.09%)
3 BR	$8.38	$9,998	$8,196 (21.98%)	$7,743 (29.11%)
4+ BR	$7.92	$25,000	$18,283 (36.74%)	$14,583 (71.44%)

Historical Rents in Upper East Side, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Upper East Side

There are a total of 20 cities nearby Upper East Side. The average rent in Upper East Side is currently $4,182 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Upper East Side, New York, NY is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $9,250 per month.

Let's compare Upper East Side, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Upper East Side, New York, NY is 55.08% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 38.26% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Upper East Side, New York, NY are about 37.03% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 48.28% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 20 total cities near Upper East Side, New York, NY in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Yonkers, NY	$2,050	$2,400	$3,148	$2,800
Stamford, CT	$1,925	$2,285	$2,975	$2,850
Norwalk, CT	$1,750	$2,200	$2,950	$3,000
White Plains, NY	$2,050	$2,675	$3,600	$3,049
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,200	$3,475	$3,345
Long Beach, NY	$2,000	$2,500	$3,500	$3,600
Harrison, NY	$2,690	$2,955	$4,100	$4,094
New Rochelle, NY	$2,799	$3,000	$4,384	$4,269
New York, NY	$3,525	$4,269	$5,495	$4,286
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$3,300	$3,700	$4,800

Top Neighborhoods Near Upper East Side

There are a total of 54 neighborhoods in or near Upper East Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Elmhurst, Astoria, and Central Harlem. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 54 total neighborhoods in or near Upper East Side, New York, NY in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Upper East Side, New York, NY is currently around $4,368 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,368. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Upper East Side's average rent, which is only $4,168. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Upper East Side, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,294 per month. Whereas, at $8,500 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Upper East Side. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Elmhurst, New York, NY	$2,118	$2,665	$3,150	$2,799
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,500	$3,000	$3,620	$3,200
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,443	$3,000	$3,425	$3,350
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,950	$3,400	$3,453
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,100	$2,995	$3,295	$3,495
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,500	$4,100	$3,499
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,850	$3,650	$3,650
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,475	$4,398	$6,000	$4,000
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,339	$3,866	$5,840	$4,035
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,785	$4,100	$5,505	$4,405
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,546	$4,142	$6,112	$4,450
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,925	$4,900	$6,948	$4,600
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,227	$4,500	$6,985	$4,600
East Village, New York, NY	$2,995	$3,795	$5,495	$4,650
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,600	$6,200	$4,713
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,700	$4,600	$7,006	$4,755
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,181	$5,500	$4,800
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,659	$4,650	$5,266	$4,995
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,000	$5,000	$5,000
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,696	$4,500	$6,995	$5,050
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,042	$6,054	$5,219
West Village, New York, NY	$3,925	$5,300	$6,725	$5,300
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,895	$5,595	$7,648	$5,306
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,675	$5,500	$5,400
NoLita, New York, NY	N/A	$4,995	$5,995	$5,495
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,975	$3,995	$5,495	$5,495
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,200	$6,000	$8,450	$5,650
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,457	$5,751	$8,316	$5,853
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,068	$5,625	$5,925	$5,980
SoHo, New York, NY	$3,398	$4,850	$11,950	$5,995

Top Counties Near Upper East Side

There are a total of 54 counties located by Upper East Side, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Yonkers, NY, White Plains, NY, and Bronx, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,892. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 20 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $9,250, Spring Lake, NJ is the most expensive county by Upper East Side, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Upper East Side, New York, NY is 41.24% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Upper East Side, New York, NY is 37.71% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Upper East Side, New York, NY is 39.78% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Yonkers, NY	$2,050	$2,400	$3,148	$2,800
White Plains, NY	$2,050	$2,675	$3,600	$3,049
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,200	$2,625	$3,113	$3,193
Queens, New York, NY	$2,767	$2,810	$3,395	$3,261
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,200	$3,475	$3,345
Long Beach, NY	$2,000	$2,500	$3,500	$3,600
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,401	$3,795	$4,300	$3,892
North Hempstead, NY	$2,500	$3,210	$3,838	$4,250
New Rochelle, NY	$2,799	$3,000	$4,384	$4,269
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,580	$4,500	$5,995	$4,600

Top Zipcodes Near Upper East Side

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Upper East Side, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,300. A total of 4 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 11375, New York, NY at $2,972 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,775 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,531. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Upper East Side, New York, NY is $2,750 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,500 per month. Which comes out to $4 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 5 zipcodes in Upper East Side, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10128, New York, NY	$3,351	$4,250	$5,735	$3,995
10035, New York, NY	$2,531	$2,750	$3,400	$3,200
10023, New York, NY	$3,283	$4,995	$8,500	$4,775
11375, New York, NY	$2,475	$2,600	$3,500	$2,972
10463, New York, NY	N/A	$2,680	$3,450	$3,300

Frequently Asked Questions - Upper East Side Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Upper East Side, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for Upper East Side, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $4,168. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Upper East Side, New York, NY rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Upper East Side, New York, NY.

How much is a studio apartment in Upper East Side, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,395 and an average price per square feet of $7.94. There are a total of 375 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Upper East Side.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Upper East Side, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $4,250 and an average price per square feet of $6.90. There are a total of 573 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Upper East Side.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Upper East Side, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $5,638 and an average price per square feet of $7.01. There are a total of 336 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Upper East Side.

How have rent prices in Upper East Side, New York, NY changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Upper East Side, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Upper East Side, New York, NY?

A reasonable rent price in Upper East Side, New York, NY is around $3,334/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.