Average Rent in Upper West Side, New York, NY

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

Upper West Side rentals average $3,250 for a studio rental to $15,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,559, or roughly $7 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $132 (4.31%) year-over-year from $3,068 to $3,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $277 (6.53%) year-over-year from $4,248 to $4,525. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $565 (8.80%) year-over-year from $6,417 to $6,982. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,279 (13.87%) year-over-year from $9,221 to $10,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,592 (-10.91%) year-over-year from $14,592 to $13,000. 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 0.72% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.68% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.62% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.79% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.45% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$8.53	$3,200	$3,068 (4.31%)	$2,729 (17.25%)
1 BR	$6.94	$4,525	$4,248 (6.53%)	$4,641 (-2.50%)
2 BR	$7.09	$6,982	$6,417 (8.80%)	$5,817 (20.03%)
3 BR	$7.31	$10,500	$9,221 (13.87%)	$7,054 (48.85%)
4+ BR	$8.25	$13,000	$14,592 (-10.91%)	$8,967 (44.98%)

Historical Rents in Upper West Side, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 20 cities nearby Upper West Side. The average rent in Upper West Side is currently $4,150 per month. A total of 14 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 West Side, New York, NY is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $9,000 per month.

Let's compare Upper West Side, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 52.69% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 41.64% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY are about 47.23% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 52.58% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 20 total cities near Upper West Side, New York, NY in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Yonkers, NY	$2,100	$2,200	$2,700	$2,800
Stamford, CT	$2,088	$2,300	$2,900	$2,900
Norwalk, CT	$1,900	$1,973	$3,000	$2,995
White Plains, NY	$2,163	$2,705	$3,500	$3,000
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,200	$3,550	$3,500
Long Beach, NY	$2,000	$2,548	$3,700	$3,700
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$3,050	$3,500	$4,100
Harrison, NY	$2,723	$2,990	$4,083	$4,236
New Rochelle, NY	$2,297	$3,100	$4,384	$4,264
New York, NY	$3,500	$4,272	$5,495	$4,265

Top Neighborhoods Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 52 neighborhoods in or near Upper West Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Washington Heights, Astoria, and East Harlem. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 52 total neighborhoods in or near Upper West Side, New York, NY in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Upper West Side, New York, NY is currently around $4,263 per month. A total of 32 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Upper West 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 West Side. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$2,250	$2,700	$3,045	$3,100
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,500	$3,000	$3,466	$3,200
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,100	$2,836	$3,155	$3,200
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,650	$2,827	$3,195	$3,250
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,545	$2,913	$3,328	$3,300
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,500	$3,599	$3,450
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,750	$3,350	$3,575
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,913	$5,831	$4,035
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,159	$5,464	$4,070
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,475	$4,398	$6,475	$4,075
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,000	$5,495	$4,200
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,024	$6,000	$4,225
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,695	$5,950	$4,356
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,850	$3,995	$5,500	$4,440
East Village, New York, NY	$3,050	$3,795	$5,170	$4,650
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,700	$6,995	$4,681
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,415	$4,478	$5,764	$4,900
NoLita, New York, NY	N/A	$4,995	$5,495	$4,995
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,600	$6,268	$4,998
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,675	$4,500	$6,895	$5,256
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,477	$8,263	$5,295
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,722	$3,995	$5,495	$5,299
West Village, New York, NY	$4,495	$5,495	$6,695	$5,325
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,037	$6,179	$5,352
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,800	$8,696	$5,600
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,188	$5,700	$5,500	$5,650
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,444	$5,767	$8,800	$5,676
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,650	$5,550	$5,895	$5,768
SoHo, New York, NY	$3,195	$4,495	$13,500	$7,500
Tribeca, New York, NY	$4,575	$6,472	$10,100	$7,995

Top Counties Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 52 counties located by Upper West Side, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Yonkers, NY, Bronx, New York, NY, and Queens, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,750. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 23 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 $9,000, Spring Lake, NJ is the most expensive county by Upper West Side, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 40.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 44.44% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 49.22% 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	$2,150	$2,325	$2,700	$2,843
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,200	$2,500	$3,018	$3,100
Queens, New York, NY	$3,000	$2,900	$3,429	$3,300
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,200	$3,525	$3,423
Long Beach, NY	$2,000	$2,500	$3,600	$3,700
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,400	$3,800	$4,000	$3,800
North Hempstead, NY	$1,900	$3,110	$3,885	$4,225
Harrison, NY	$2,723	$2,990	$4,019	$4,236
New Rochelle, NY	$2,799	$3,100	$4,384	$4,294
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,500	$5,995	$4,600

Top Zipcodes Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Upper West Side, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,496. A total of 3 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 $2,967 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,655 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,008. That's at least $6 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Upper West Side, New York, NY is $3,461 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,608 per month. Which comes out to $5 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Upper West Side, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10023, New York, NY	$3,407	$5,035	$8,215	$4,655
10128, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,169	$5,715	$3,998
10035, New York, NY	$2,531	$2,753	$3,000	$2,967
11375, New York, NY	$2,665	$2,600	$3,500	$2,995

Frequently Asked Questions - Upper West Side Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Upper West Side, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $4,559. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Upper West 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 West Side, New York, NY.

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

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,250 and an average price per square feet of $8.53. There are a total of 397 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Upper West Side.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $4,500 and an average price per square feet of $6.94. There are a total of 564 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Upper West Side.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $6,822 and an average price per square feet of $7.09. There are a total of 357 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Upper West Side.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Upper West Side, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Upper West Side, New York, NY is around $3,647/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.