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 $3,280 for a studio rental to $16,510 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,651, or roughly $8 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $94 (3.04%) year-over-year from $3,095 to $3,189. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $363 (8.42%) year-over-year from $4,305 to $4,668. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $950 (14.95%) year-over-year from $6,350 to $7,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,212 (13.05%) year-over-year from $9,288 to $10,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,580 (17.21%) year-over-year from $14,990 to $17,570. 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 0.98% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.91% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.95% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$8.63	$3,189	$3,095 (3.04%)	$2,831 (12.63%)
1 BR	$7.12	$4,668	$4,305 (8.42%)	$4,720 (-1.10%)
2 BR	$7.08	$7,300	$6,350 (14.95%)	$5,962 (22.44%)
3 BR	$7.13	$10,500	$9,288 (13.05%)	$7,387 (42.14%)
4+ BR	$8.06	$17,570	$14,990 (17.21%)	$7,999 (119.66%)

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 $4,310 per month. A total of 12 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 West Long Branch, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $29,500 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 80.18% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 47.36% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY are about 41.67% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 50.97% 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	$2,050	$2,250	$3,200	$2,700
Stamford, CT	$1,937	$2,260	$2,950	$2,800
Norwalk, CT	$1,585	$2,150	$3,000	$2,895
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,150	$3,450	$3,373
Long Beach, NY	$2,150	$2,700	$3,700	$3,975
Harrison, NY	$2,700	$3,083	$4,048	$4,110
New York, NY	$3,550	$4,300	$5,414	$4,300
New Rochelle, NY	$2,569	$3,100	$4,450	$4,319
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$2,963	$4,100	$4,500
West Long Branch, NJ	N/A	N/A	$5,475	$29,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 49 neighborhoods in or near Upper West Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Astoria, Washington Heights, and East Harlem. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 49 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 $4,326 per month. A total of 31 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 $2,271 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
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,650	$2,800	$3,600	$3,200
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$2,175	$2,600	$3,200	$3,200
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,199	$3,295	$3,300
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,450	$2,950	$3,400	$3,300
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,673	$2,995	$3,348	$3,400
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,450	$6,095	$3,500
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,895	$3,650	$3,800
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,350	$5,000	$4,000
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,250	$5,950	$4,030
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,392	$3,929	$5,885	$4,200
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,500	$5,750	$4,200
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,050	$6,100	$4,354
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,854	$3,995	$5,475	$4,355
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,600	$5,995	$4,600
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,993	$4,973	$7,595	$4,650
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,695	$4,791	$6,995	$4,795
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,529	$4,305	$5,778	$4,850
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,025	$5,499	$7,920	$4,941
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,689	$4,363	$6,695	$4,995
East Village, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,995	$5,495	$5,195
West Village, New York, NY	$4,195	$5,300	$6,765	$5,300
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,047	$6,179	$5,347
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,975	$4,800	$5,395	$5,395
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,500	$5,060	$5,400
NoLita, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,395	$6,495	$5,495
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,200	$6,000	$9,071	$5,600
SoHo, New York, NY	$3,850	$5,750	$9,995	$5,923
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,464	$5,721	$8,294	$5,969
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,885	$6,188	$6,061
Tribeca, New York, NY	$4,860	$6,500	$7,495	$7,495

Top Counties Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 49 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 $3,975. 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 $2,100. 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 45.30% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 43.06% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 50.72% 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	$2,250	$3,200	$2,700
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,400	$2,600	$3,018	$3,125
Queens, New York, NY	$2,961	$2,800	$3,400	$3,300
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,150	$3,450	$3,373
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,495	$3,700	$4,200	$3,895
Long Beach, NY	$2,150	$2,700	$3,700	$3,975
Harrison, NY	$2,700	$3,083	$4,048	$4,110
North Hempstead, NY	$1,794	$3,200	$3,928	$4,275
New Rochelle, NY	$2,569	$3,100	$4,450	$4,319
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,500	$5,895	$4,590

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 $3,638. 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 $3,050 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,563 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,889. 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 $3,769 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,740 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	$3,300	$4,926	$8,800	$4,563
10128, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,298	$5,750	$3,975
10035, New York, NY	$2,478	$2,753	$3,395	$3,050
11375, New York, NY	$2,225	$3,240	$3,730	$3,300

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 $4,651. 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 $3,280 and an average price per square feet of $8.63. There are a total of 378 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 $4,654 and an average price per square feet of $7.12. There are a total of 472 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 $6,899 and an average price per square feet of $7.08. There are a total of 309 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 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% 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.