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 $3,008 for a studio rental to $17,405 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,817, or roughly $7 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $83 (-2.67%) year-over-year from $3,098 to $3,015. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $131 (3.11%) year-over-year from $4,219 to $4,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $841 (13.37%) year-over-year from $6,291 to $7,132. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,794 (20.03%) year-over-year from $8,956 to $10,750. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,150 (-7.35%) year-over-year from $15,650 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 down by 0.28% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.38% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.33% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.22% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.45% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$8.42	$3,015	$3,098 (-2.67%)	$2,693 (11.94%)
1 BR	$6.89	$4,350	$4,219 (3.11%)	$4,632 (-6.09%)
2 BR	$6.68	$7,132	$6,291 (13.37%)	$6,217 (14.72%)
3 BR	$7.09	$10,750	$8,956 (20.03%)	$7,836 (37.19%)
4+ BR	$7.94	$14,500	$15,650 (-7.35%)	$8,260 (75.55%)

Historical Rents in Upper West Side, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 18 cities nearby Upper West Side. The average rent in Upper West Side is currently $3,413 per month. A total of 15 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,175, 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 $10,000 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 40.98% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 44.19% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY are about 51.44% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 56.19% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 18 total cities near Upper West Side, New York, NY in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$2,775	$1,625	$2,325	$2,375
West Babylon, NY	$2,970	$2,425	$3,000	$2,495
Yonkers, NY	$1,900	$2,175	$2,663	$2,843
Stamford, CT	$2,009	$2,253	$3,000	$2,855
White Plains, NY	$2,250	$2,625	$3,548	$3,300
Long Beach, NY	$1,925	$2,525	$3,200	$3,500
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$3,000	$3,750	$3,800
New York, NY	$3,415	$4,150	$5,000	$4,200
New Rochelle, NY	$1,800	$2,850	$4,419	$4,349
Harrison, NY	$2,775	$3,015	$4,200	$4,370

Top Neighborhoods Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 56 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 56 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 $4,206 per month. A total of 41 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 $2,226 per month. Whereas, at $11,500 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
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$2,180	$2,599	$2,885	$2,845
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,440	$2,650	$3,600	$3,067
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,450	$2,938	$3,096	$3,195
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,575	$2,850	$3,150	$3,395
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,650	$2,896	$3,248	$3,400
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,550	$2,850	$2,995	$3,500
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,325	$4,150	$6,300	$3,900
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,450	$4,995	$3,925
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,272	$3,753	$5,773	$3,950
NoHo, New York, NY	$3,895	$4,150	$14,500	$4,000
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,052	$5,000	$4,000
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,440	$4,065	$5,178	$4,182
East Village, New York, NY	$2,897	$3,850	$4,495	$4,495
NoLita, New York, NY	N/A	$3,900	$5,495	$4,495
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,610	$4,173	$5,500	$4,495
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,325	$4,425	$6,075	$4,525
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,490	$4,444	$6,495	$4,622
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,955	$4,700	$7,498	$4,700
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,413	$4,623	$4,750	$4,750
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,483	$4,395	$5,500	$4,800
West Village, New York, NY	$4,633	$4,950	$6,650	$4,950
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,250	$4,925	$5,000
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$4,971	$6,054	$5,084
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,000	$6,125	$6,130	$5,100
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,363	$6,750	$5,250
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,825	$5,490	$7,500	$5,295
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,313	$5,057	$5,313
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,648	$5,650	$10,500	$5,600
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,309	$5,686	$8,144	$5,686
SoHo, New York, NY	$6,875	$5,000	$13,250	$11,500

Top Counties Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 56 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 28 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,175. Vice versa, with an average rent of $10,000, 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 40.98% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 42.78% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 53.04% 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	$2,175	$2,663	$2,843
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,000	$2,575	$3,027	$3,055
Queens, New York, NY	$2,755	$2,800	$3,500	$3,250
White Plains, NY	$2,250	$2,625	$3,548	$3,300
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,400	$3,625	$4,200	$3,850
Greenburgh, NY	$2,300	$2,600	$3,600	$3,937
New Rochelle, NY	$1,800	$2,850	$4,419	$4,349
Harrison, NY	$2,775	$3,015	$4,200	$4,370
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,475	$4,395	$5,650	$4,495
North Hempstead, NY	$2,575	$2,675	$3,950	$4,500

Top Zipcodes Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Upper West Side, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,000. A total of 5 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 $2,919 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,500 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,680. 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 West Side, New York, NY is $2,975 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,350 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 5 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	$3,131	$4,484	$8,100	$4,500
10128, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,110	$5,724	$3,931
10035, New York, NY	$2,250	$2,702	$3,250	$2,919
10463, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,685	$3,350	$2,925
11375, New York, NY	$2,680	$2,975	$3,250	$3,000

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 $4,817. 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 $3,008 and an average price per square feet of $8.42. There are a total of 330 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 $4,435 and an average price per square feet of $6.89. There are a total of 487 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 $6,948 and an average price per square feet of $6.68. There are a total of 436 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 -0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.20% 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 $3,854/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.