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 $3,300 for a studio rental to $20,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,000, or roughly $7 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $720 (26.67%) year-over-year from $2,700 to $3,420. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $515 (13.97%) year-over-year from $3,685 to $4,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $105 (1.91%) year-over-year from $5,517 to $5,623. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,023 (35.46%) year-over-year from $8,527 to $11,550. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $6,052 (31.94%) year-over-year from $18,948 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 5.56% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.05% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.40% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.37% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.73% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$8.07	$3,420	$2,700 (26.67%)	$2,270 (50.68%)
1 BR	$6.85	$4,200	$3,685 (13.97%)	$2,694 (55.92%)
2 BR	$6.64	$5,623	$5,517 (1.91%)	$4,542 (23.80%)
3 BR	$6.99	$11,550	$8,527 (35.46%)	$7,245 (59.42%)
4+ BR	$7.80	$25,000	$18,948 (31.94%)	$12,583 (98.69%)

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 $4,075 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 $2,125, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Upper East Side, New York, NY is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $8,583 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 53.03% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 30.23% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Upper East Side, New York, NY are about 35.19% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 54.89% 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	$1,900	$2,300	$2,700	$2,798
Norwalk, CT	$1,800	$2,000	$2,948	$2,900
Stamford, CT	$2,125	$2,295	$3,000	$3,000
White Plains, NY	$2,100	$2,675	$3,500	$3,250
Long Beach, NY	$1,995	$2,700	$3,500	$3,500
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,200	$3,600	$3,550
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$3,350	$3,925	$4,200
New York, NY	$3,467	$4,250	$5,400	$4,285
New Rochelle, NY	$2,709	$3,100	$4,479	$4,354
Harrison, NY	$2,695	$2,970	$4,093	$4,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Upper East Side

There are a total of 53 neighborhoods in or near Upper East Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Concourse Village, Astoria, and East Harlem. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 53 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 $4,400 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eleven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,400. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Upper East Side's average rent, which is only $4,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Upper East Side, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,201 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
Concourse Village, New York, NY	$2,200	$2,575	$2,998	$2,575
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,441	$3,000	$3,585	$3,200
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,100	$2,822	$3,150	$3,200
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,670	$2,845	$3,218	$3,300
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,614	$2,864	$3,385	$3,300
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,450	$4,195	$3,450
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,598	$2,845	$3,600	$3,497
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,322	$3,862	$5,757	$4,029
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,573	$6,500	$4,150
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,250	$5,495	$4,250
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,420	$4,087	$5,858	$4,354
East Village, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,795	$4,595	$4,400
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,128	$4,506	$6,993	$4,550
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,788	$3,995	$5,365	$4,580
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,955	$4,850	$7,426	$4,590
NoLita, New York, NY	N/A	$4,695	$5,695	$4,695
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,795	$7,075	$4,800
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,889	$4,700	$5,557	$4,865
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,613	$4,445	$6,000	$4,985
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,100	$3,204	$4,995	$4,995
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,550	$6,075	$4,995
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,675	$4,629	$6,900	$5,000
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,047	$6,215	$5,120
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,535	$7,633	$5,149
West Village, New York, NY	$4,900	$5,500	$6,498	$5,500
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,525	$5,600	$9,500	$5,600
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$3,498	$5,650	$7,400	$5,650
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,432	$5,675	$8,758	$5,674
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,635	$5,593	$5,495	$5,700
SoHo, New York, NY	$3,195	$5,000	$13,500	$7,500

Top Counties Near Upper East Side

There are a total of 53 counties located by Upper East Side, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Yonkers, NY, Bronx, New York, NY, and White Plains, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,525. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 21 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,125. Vice versa, with an average rent of $8,583, Westport, CT is the most expensive county by Upper East Side, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Upper East Side, New York, NY is 43.94% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Upper East Side, New York, NY is 32.98% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Upper East Side, New York, NY is 39.49% 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	$1,900	$2,300	$2,700	$2,798
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,200	$2,575	$3,095	$3,017
White Plains, NY	$2,100	$2,675	$3,500	$3,250
Queens, New York, NY	$2,893	$2,908	$3,360	$3,269
Long Beach, NY	$1,995	$2,700	$3,500	$3,500
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,200	$3,600	$3,550
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,448	$3,800	$4,200	$3,850
New Rochelle, NY	$2,709	$3,100	$4,479	$4,354
North Hempstead, NY	$2,500	$2,925	$3,913	$4,538
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,495	$5,895	$4,595

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 $3,250. 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 10035, New York, NY at $2,977 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,650 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,748. 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 $2,900 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,650 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	$3,350	$4,000	$5,620	$3,800
10035, New York, NY	$2,299	$2,822	$3,150	$2,977
10023, New York, NY	$3,343	$4,999	$8,025	$4,650
11375, New York, NY	$2,748	$2,900	$3,650	$3,250
10463, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,665	$3,400	$3,200

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 $4,000. 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 $3,300 and an average price per square feet of $8.07. There are a total of 522 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 $3,995 and an average price per square feet of $6.85. There are a total of 807 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 $5,400 and an average price per square feet of $6.64. There are a total of 417 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 0.27%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.35% 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 $3,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.