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 $3,031 for a studio rental to $15,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,650, or roughly $7 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $49 (1.60%) year-over-year from $3,049 to $3,098. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $257 (6.08%) year-over-year from $4,225 to $4,482. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $835 (12.95%) year-over-year from $6,450 to $7,285. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,519 (16.47%) year-over-year from $9,221 to $10,740. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $908 (-5.90%) year-over-year from $15,408 to $14,500. 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 0.16% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.38% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.28% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.72% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.75% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$8.56	$3,098	$3,049 (1.60%)	$2,681 (15.58%)
1 BR	$6.74	$4,482	$4,225 (6.08%)	$4,721 (-5.07%)
2 BR	$6.85	$7,285	$6,450 (12.95%)	$6,400 (13.83%)
3 BR	$7.31	$10,740	$9,221 (16.47%)	$7,592 (41.46%)
4+ BR	$8.21	$14,500	$15,408 (-5.90%)	$9,008 (60.96%)

Historical Rents in Upper West Side, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 17 cities nearby Upper West Side. The average rent in Upper West Side is currently $3,500 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 $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Upper West Side, New York, NY is Ocean Beach, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $8,500 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 50.51% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 39.88% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY are about 49.18% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 59.53% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near Upper West Side, New York, NY in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Yonkers, NY	$1,850	$2,200	$2,613	$2,625
Norwalk, CT	N/A	$2,000	$2,962	$2,998
Stamford, CT	$2,040	$2,275	$3,000	$3,000
White Plains, NY	$1,950	$2,690	$3,550	$3,498
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,200	$3,600	$3,500
Long Beach, NY	$2,000	$2,700	$3,500	$3,500
Oakhurst, NJ	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,800
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$3,000	$3,700	$4,000
New York, NY	$3,425	$4,200	$5,295	$4,250
Harrison, NY	$2,775	$3,053	$4,203	$4,469

Top Neighborhoods Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 57 neighborhoods in or near Upper West Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Concourse Village, Washington Heights, and Astoria. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 57 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 $4,250 per month. A total of 39 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Upper West Side, Brooklawn - St. Vincent has the most affordable average rent at $1,800 per month. Whereas, at $9,925 average rent per month, SoHo 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
Concourse Village, New York, NY	$2,150	$2,575	$3,009	$2,575
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$2,050	$2,700	$3,095	$3,100
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,441	$2,995	$3,500	$3,187
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,715	$2,857	$3,000	$3,200
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,595	$2,822	$3,250	$3,300
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,422	$2,810	$3,300	$3,373
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,400	$2,795	$3,450	$3,484
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,450	$4,995	$3,950
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,824	$5,680	$4,008
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,365	$4,300	$6,650	$4,010
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,170	$5,895	$4,195
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,250	$5,430	$4,250
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,474	$4,000	$5,858	$4,354
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,645	$3,995	$5,448	$4,495
East Village, New York, NY	$2,714	$3,695	$4,495	$4,495
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,955	$4,700	$8,295	$4,500
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,413	$3,550	$4,595	$4,625
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,365	$5,754	$4,650
NoLita, New York, NY	N/A	$4,495	$5,495	$4,695
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,558	$6,710	$4,800
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,500	$6,100	$4,950
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,675	$4,466	$7,395	$5,000
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,027	$6,015	$5,097
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,895	$5,495	$7,600	$5,256
West Village, New York, NY	$4,642	$5,495	$8,750	$5,350
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,700	$7,050	$5,600
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,738	$5,500	$5,890	$5,600
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,650	$5,650	$10,748	$5,650
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,444	$5,662	$8,738	$5,767
SoHo, New York, NY	$3,398	$5,000	$12,995	$9,925

Top Counties Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 57 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 $3,500. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 29 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $8,500, 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 37.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 42.11% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 50.61% 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	$1,850	$2,200	$2,613	$2,625
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,200	$2,575	$3,035	$3,000
Queens, New York, NY	$2,904	$2,900	$3,450	$3,277
White Plains, NY	$1,950	$2,690	$3,550	$3,498
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,200	$3,600	$3,500
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,445	$3,583	$4,199	$3,800
Greenburgh, NY	$2,075	$2,600	$3,675	$3,850
Harrison, NY	$2,775	$3,053	$4,203	$4,469
North Hempstead, NY	N/A	$2,850	$4,050	$4,538
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,488	$4,495	$5,995	$4,550

Top Zipcodes Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Upper West Side, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,671. 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 $5,100 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,865. 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 $3,723 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,543 per month. Which comes out to $5 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 6 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	$3,000	$5,000	$8,008	$5,100
10128, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,200	$5,410	$3,995
10035, New York, NY	$2,299	$2,822	$3,048	$2,977
10280, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,459	$6,462	$5,065
10463, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,685	$3,289	$3,125
11375, New York, NY	$2,730	$3,245	$3,675	$3,348

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 $4,650. 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 $3,031 and an average price per square feet of $8.56. There are a total of 389 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 $4,491 and an average price per square feet of $6.74. There are a total of 515 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 $6,985 and an average price per square feet of $6.85. There are a total of 423 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 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16% 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 $3,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.