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 $3,300 for a studio rental to $30,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,750, or roughly $92 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $203 (6.57%) year-over-year from $3,097 to $3,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $367 (9.21%) year-over-year from $3,983 to $4,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $452 (7.59%) year-over-year from $5,948 to $6,400. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $500 (6.03%) year-over-year from $8,295 to $8,795. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $7,500 (33.33%) year-over-year from $22,500 to $30,000. 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 0.05% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.36% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.11% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.29% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 21.66% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$90.15	$3,300	$3,097 (6.57%)	$2,558 (28.99%)
1 BR	$89.45	$4,350	$3,983 (9.21%)	$3,698 (17.62%)
2 BR	$89.19	$6,400	$5,948 (7.59%)	$5,568 (14.94%)
3 BR	$104.45	$8,795	$8,295 (6.03%)	$7,707 (14.12%)
4+ BR	$118.25	$30,000	$22,500 (33.33%)	$17,767 (68.86%)

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 $3,038 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 $11,000 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 37.57% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 40.85% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Upper East Side, New York, NY are about 51.37% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 56.63% 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	$2,550	$1,600	$2,200	$2,300
Hackensack, NJ	$1,795	$1,988	$2,800	$2,500
Yonkers, NY	$1,600	$2,250	$2,500	$2,600
Bayonne, NJ	$2,399	$2,739	$3,448	$2,739
Jersey City, NJ	$3,146	$3,215	$2,450	$2,872
Mount Vernon, NY	$1,375	$2,400	$2,600	$2,997
New Rochelle, NY	$2,046	$2,672	$3,000	$3,000
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,700	$2,425	$3,200	$3,050
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,350	$1,975	$3,025	$3,300
New York, NY	$3,800	$4,675	$6,289	$4,924

Top Neighborhoods Near Upper East Side

There are a total of 74 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 74 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 $4,631 per month. A total of 41 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Upper East Side's average rent, which is actually $4,750. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Upper East Side, West End - West Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,346 average rent per month, Little Italy 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	$2,550	$2,300	$3,000	$2,550
Mott Haven, New York, NY	$2,600	$3,229	$3,620	$3,282
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,700	$3,288	$3,997	$3,505
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,513	$3,000	$4,000	$3,700
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,252	$3,900	$3,800
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,323	$3,900	$3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,258	$3,600	$3,895	$4,195
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,643	$4,545	$6,500	$4,580
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,600	$4,500	$12,000	$4,650
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,200	$5,300	$4,700
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,875	$4,795	$7,590	$4,732
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,500	$6,495	$4,855
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,645	$4,503	$6,877	$4,995
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,800	$7,300	$5,150
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,150	$4,707	$6,000	$5,234
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,450	$7,450	$5,235
NoLita, New York, NY	$4,460	$5,495	$6,995	$5,495
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,645	$6,375	$5,495
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,045	$5,000	$7,375	$5,500
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,200	$7,310	$5,500
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,225	$5,625	$8,185	$5,630
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,250	$8,075	$5,650
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$5,000	$6,800	$10,615	$5,668
West Village, New York, NY	$4,495	$5,850	$7,495	$5,973
East Village, New York, NY	$3,950	$4,295	$6,296	$5,995
Bowery, New York, NY	$4,445	$3,995	$6,495	$5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,500	$6,000	$9,500	$6,018
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,494	$5,862	$7,997	$6,512
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,095	$5,600	$5,895	$6,850
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$5,088	$6,563	$7,383	$6,895

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 Hackensack, NJ, Bayonne, NJ, and Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,227. That's roughly around $39 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 37.12% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Upper East Side, New York, NY is 40.71% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Upper East Side, New York, NY is 48.98% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hackensack, NJ	$1,795	$1,988	$2,800	$2,500
Bayonne, NJ	$2,399	$2,739	$3,448	$2,739
Jersey City, NJ	$3,146	$3,215	$2,450	$2,872
Mount Vernon, NY	$1,375	$2,400	$2,600	$2,997
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,700	$2,425	$3,200	$3,050
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,550	$2,800	$3,550	$3,225
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,350	$1,975	$3,025	$3,300
Queens, New York, NY	$3,475	$3,575	$4,250	$3,674
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,570	$4,125	$5,000	$4,250
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,931	$5,100	$6,950	$5,495

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 $4,960. A total of 22 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 $8,396 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,662. That's at least $90 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 $4,549 per month. Or in other words, $87 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,502 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	$4,200	$4,650	$4,050
10128, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,300	$6,025	$4,350
10075, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,700	$8,298	$4,625
10021, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,250	$6,500	$4,995
10029, New York, NY	$3,775	$3,600	$3,895	$4,250
11102, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,275	$4,400	$3,625
11106, New York, NY	$3,138	$3,600	$4,354	$3,600
10065, New York, NY	$3,725	$5,500	$9,150	$5,900
10044, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,200	$5,300	$4,700
10035, New York, NY	$3,216	$3,043	$4,095	$3,298

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 $4,750. 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 $3,300 and an average price per square feet of $90.15. There are a total of 538 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 $89.45. There are a total of 821 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 $6,400 and an average price per square feet of $89.19. There are a total of 564 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 0.07%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, 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 $3,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.