Average Rent in Upper East Side, New York, NY

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

Upper East Side rentals average $3,250 for a studio rental to $29,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,800, or roughly $92 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $152 (4.90%) year-over-year from $3,098 to $3,250. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $200 (4.88%) year-over-year from $4,100 to $4,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,071 (33.27%) year-over-year from $6,224 to $8,295. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $495 (5.96%) year-over-year from $8,304 to $8,799. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,099 (9.33%) year-over-year from $22,500 to $24,599. 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 0.46% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.64% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 25.43% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.32% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.43% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$90.15	$3,250	$3,098 (4.90%)	$2,592 (25.40%)
1 BR	$90.25	$4,300	$4,100 (4.88%)	$3,630 (18.46%)
2 BR	$92.52	$8,295	$6,224 (33.27%)	$5,650 (46.82%)
3 BR	$98.32	$8,799	$8,304 (5.96%)	$8,132 (8.21%)
4+ BR	$107.27	$24,599	$22,500 (9.33%)	$17,417 (41.24%)

Historical Rents in Upper East Side, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Upper East Side

There are a total of 24 cities nearby Upper East Side. The average rent in Upper East Side is currently $3,127 per month. A total of 20 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waterbury, CT, with an average rent of $1,600, 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 $10,500 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 40.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 40.71% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Upper East Side, New York, NY are about 57.11% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 56.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 24 total cities near Upper East Side, New York, NY in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$1,950	$1,600	$1,950	$2,100
Garfield, NJ	N/A	$1,800	$2,200	$2,475
Hackensack, NJ	$1,773	$1,955	$2,650	$2,500
Jersey City, NJ	$2,968	$2,843	$2,650	$2,600
Yonkers, NY	$2,065	$2,290	$2,500	$2,600
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,725	$2,750	$3,000	$3,050
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,550	$1,950	$2,875	$3,197
Mount Vernon, NY	$1,750	$2,350	$2,600	$3,200
New Rochelle, NY	N/A	$2,873	$3,000	$3,398
New York, NY	$3,795	$4,635	$6,200	$4,850

Top Neighborhoods Near Upper East Side

There are a total of 70 neighborhoods in or near Upper East Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Jackson Heights, Mott Haven, and Astoria. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 70 total neighborhoods in or near Upper East Side, New York, NY in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Upper East Side, New York, NY is currently around $4,650 per month. A total of 40 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Upper East Side's average rent, which is actually $4,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Upper East Side, Brooklawn - St. Vincent has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,750 average rent per month, Two Bridges is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Upper East Side. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Jackson Heights, New York, NY	$2,075	$2,500	$2,950	$2,500
Mott Haven, New York, NY	$2,575	$2,850	$3,620	$3,245
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,400	$4,263	$3,600
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,650	$3,200	$3,950	$3,600
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,600	$3,695	$3,700
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,450	$3,766	$3,993
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,557	$3,732	$4,198
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY	$3,610	$4,200	$5,550	$4,550
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,640	$4,607	$6,500	$4,595
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,650	$4,500	$15,000	$4,650
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,645	$4,503	$6,877	$4,735
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,700	$4,495	$6,450	$4,764
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,925	$4,995	$7,600	$4,850
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,899	$5,316	$5,000
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,824	$6,750	$5,019
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,800	$5,500	$7,786	$5,100
Bowery, New York, NY	$4,525	$4,734	$5,400	$5,150
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,000	$7,495	$5,321
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,045	$5,000	$7,567	$5,340
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$4,070	$4,793	$6,475	$5,476
NoLita, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,495	$6,995	$5,495
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,350	$5,625	$8,450	$5,650
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,700	$6,000	$8,365	$5,650
East Village, New York, NY	$4,100	$4,295	$6,495	$5,945
West Village, New York, NY	$4,550	$5,650	$7,495	$5,995
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$5,000	$6,800	$10,615	$6,000
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,450	$6,095	$9,798	$6,188
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,095	$5,300	$6,063	$6,350
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$5,250	$6,297	$7,468	$6,938
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,497	$5,995	$8,000	$7,100

Top Counties Near Upper East Side

There are a total of 37 counties located by Upper East Side, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Garfield, NJ, Hackensack, NJ, and Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,200. That's roughly around $40 per sqft. A total of 35 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Waterbury, CT. Its average rent per month is $1,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $8,000, Greenwich, 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 37.46% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Upper East Side, New York, NY is 41.64% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Upper East Side, New York, NY is 53.54% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Garfield, NJ	N/A	$1,800	$2,200	$2,475
Hackensack, NJ	$1,773	$1,955	$2,650	$2,500
Jersey City, NJ	$2,968	$2,843	$2,650	$2,600
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,725	$2,750	$3,000	$3,050
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,550	$1,950	$2,875	$3,197
Mount Vernon, NY	$1,750	$2,350	$2,600	$3,200
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,524	$2,800	$3,452	$3,239
Queens, New York, NY	$3,500	$3,600	$4,237	$3,675
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,579	$4,100	$4,995	$4,200
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,125	$6,995	$5,470

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 $4,866. A total of 25 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 10031, New York, NY at $3,100 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,295 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,658. That's at least $94 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 $4,507 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,573 per month. Which comes out to $84 per sqft. The following table 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	$3,000	$4,295	$6,800	$4,200
10128, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,300	$6,150	$4,500
10075, New York, NY	$3,400	$3,850	$5,850	$4,075
10021, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,250	$8,375	$4,800
10029, New York, NY	$3,950	$3,195	$3,704	$4,200
11102, New York, NY	$2,650	$3,250	$4,453	$3,661
11106, New York, NY	$3,290	$3,675	$5,077	$3,678
10065, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,650	$9,150	$6,200
10044, New York, NY	$3,610	$4,200	$5,550	$4,550
10035, New York, NY	$3,216	$3,093	$3,610	$3,300

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 $4,800. 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 $3,250 and an average price per square feet of $90.15. There are a total of 579 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 $4,301 and an average price per square feet of $90.25. There are a total of 875 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 $6,995 and an average price per square feet of $92.52. There are a total of 669 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 0.05%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.33%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% 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 $3,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.