Average Rent in Upper East Side, New York, NY

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

Upper East Side rentals average $2,850 for a studio rental to $14,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,995, or roughly $7 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $349 (13.94%) year-over-year from $2,501 to $2,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $319 (-8.35%) year-over-year from $3,819 to $3,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $473 (-8.65%) year-over-year from $5,473 to $5,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $327 (4.43%) year-over-year from $7,373 to $7,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,775 (-15.61%) year-over-year from $17,774 to $14,999. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.91% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.43% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.64% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.13% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$7.24	$2,850	$2,501 (13.94%)	$1,852 (53.92%)
1 BR	$6.46	$3,500	$3,819 (-8.35%)	$2,491 (40.49%)
2 BR	$6.92	$5,000	$5,473 (-8.65%)	$3,422 (46.13%)
3 BR	$7.15	$7,700	$7,373 (4.43%)	$5,197 (48.17%)
4+ BR	$6.07	$14,999	$17,774 (-15.61%)	$11,351 (32.13%)

Historical Rents in Upper East Side, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Upper East Side

There are a total of 31 cities nearby Upper East Side. The average rent in Upper East Side is currently $3,350 per month. A total of 18 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $1,950, 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 $14,250 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 52.63% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 34.75% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Upper East Side, New York, NY are about 35.42% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 45.10% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 31 total cities near Upper East Side, New York, NY in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Garfield, NJ	N/A	$1,800	$2,200	$2,300
Hackensack, NJ	$1,800	$1,975	$2,795	$2,300
Bayonne, NJ	$2,100	$2,100	$2,529	$2,500
West New York, NJ	$1,700	$2,463	$2,825	$2,600
Union City, NJ	$1,900	$2,100	$2,850	$2,800
Jersey City, NJ	$2,088	$2,700	$2,695	$2,800
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,475	$2,450	$3,450	$3,098
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,150	$3,348	$3,350
Hoboken, NJ	$2,350	$3,100	$3,943	$3,825
New York, NY	$3,600	$4,295	$5,200	$4,495

Top Neighborhoods Near Upper East Side

There are a total of 53 neighborhoods in or near Upper East Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Mott Haven, 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 $4,278 per month. A total of 23 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,278. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Upper East Side's average rent, which is only $3,995. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Upper East Side, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $1,950 per month. Whereas, at $8,125 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
Mott Haven, New York, NY	$2,984	$3,095	$3,694	$3,133
Astoria, New York, NY	$3,000	$2,850	$3,981	$3,200
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,975	$2,995	$3,195	$3,338
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,650	$2,995	$3,195	$3,400
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,650	$2,895	$3,100	$3,425
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,430	$3,195	$3,500	$3,450
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,599	$4,250	$3,995
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,068	$6,000	$4,040
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,150	$4,743	$7,875	$4,175
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,592	$4,261	$6,200	$4,278
NoLita, New York, NY	$3,390	$4,200	$5,600	$4,395
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,125	$5,900	$8,642	$4,550
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,500	$5,300	$4,600
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,695	$4,375	$5,995	$4,660
East Village, New York, NY	$2,859	$3,598	$4,595	$4,795
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,000	$4,975	$4,800
West Village, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,000	$6,495	$4,800
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,950	$4,664	$4,750	$4,924
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,395	$4,450	$7,000	$4,950
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,963	$6,995	$5,000
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,000	$5,500	$5,062
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,550	$6,995	$5,063
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,489	$4,400	$6,325	$5,150
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,885	$4,148	$5,450	$5,195
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,795	$4,595	$5,250
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,562	$7,995	$5,350
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,419	$5,572	$8,677	$5,589
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,047	$6,075	$5,749
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,815	$4,950	$5,795	$5,983
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,475	$4,595	$6,500	$6,264

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 West New York, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, and North Bergen, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $4,000. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 18 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $1,950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $14,250, 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 45.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Upper East Side, New York, NY is 22.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Upper East Side, New York, NY is 28.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
West New York, NJ	$1,700	$2,463	$2,825	$2,600
Jersey City, NJ	$2,088	$2,700	$2,695	$2,800
North Bergen, NJ	$2,300	$2,373	$2,850	$2,850
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,475	$2,450	$3,450	$3,098
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,580	$2,900	$3,362	$3,100
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,150	$3,348	$3,350
Queens, New York, NY	$3,204	$3,100	$4,000	$3,500
Hoboken, NJ	$2,350	$3,100	$3,943	$3,825
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,050	$4,000	$4,000
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,400	$5,679	$4,650

Top Zipcodes Near Upper East Side

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Upper East Side, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,500. A total of 16 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 07756, Ocean Grove, NJ at $2,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $9,000 per month is 11561, Lido Beach, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,326. That's at least $8 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 $3,969 per month. Or in other words, $7 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $5,550 per month. Which comes out to $6 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 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
10028, New York, NY	$2,495	$3,195	$3,800	$3,350
10128, New York, NY	$3,000	$3,900	$5,333	$4,200
10075, New York, NY	$2,495	$2,895	$3,595	$3,498
10021, New York, NY	$2,600	$3,295	$4,295	$3,750
10029, New York, NY	$3,100	$2,695	$3,195	$3,295
10065, New York, NY	$3,000	$4,675	$6,395	$4,995
10022, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,600	$4,995	$4,547
10023, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,498	$8,146	$5,000
10024, New York, NY	$3,230	$4,415	$7,098	$5,195
10025, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,000	$5,500	$4,598

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 $3,995. 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 $2,850 and an average price per square feet of $7.24. There are a total of 370 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 $3,295 and an average price per square feet of $6.46. There are a total of 571 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 $4,800 and an average price per square feet of $6.92. There are a total of 421 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 0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% 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 $3,196/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.