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 $3,450 for a studio rental to $23,995 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,200, or roughly $94 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in November 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $634 (21.03%) year-over-year from $3,016 to $3,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $698 (16.22%) year-over-year from $4,302 to $5,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,382 (21.87%) year-over-year from $6,318 to $7,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $334 (2.99%) year-over-year from $11,166 to $11,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,242 (-5.23%) year-over-year from $23,737 to $22,495. 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 5.80% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.48% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.43% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.42% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.88% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Nov 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$96.29	$3,650	$3,016 (21.03%)	$2,665 (36.96%)
1 BR	$93.64	$5,000	$4,302 (16.22%)	$3,778 (32.33%)
2 BR	$90.00	$7,700	$6,318 (21.87%)	$5,713 (34.77%)
3 BR	$105.14	$11,500	$11,166 (2.99%)	$8,650 (32.95%)
4+ BR	$106.06	$22,495	$23,737 (-5.23%)	$16,917 (32.98%)

Historical Rents in Upper East Side, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Upper East Side

There are a total of 33 cities nearby Upper East Side. The average rent in Upper East Side is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 30 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waterbury, CT, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Upper East Side, New York, NY is Fire Island, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $8,450 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 37.83% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 48.16% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Upper East Side, New York, NY are about 61.04% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 67.17% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 33 total cities near Upper East Side, New York, NY in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Kearny, NJ	$25	$1,725	$2,095	$2,063
Englewood, NJ	$1,809	$2,313	$2,575	$2,430
Lodi, NJ	$1,700	$1,900	$2,400	$2,450
Hackensack, NJ	$2,396	$2,616	$3,000	$2,769
Cliffside Park, NJ	$1,800	$2,000	$2,588	$2,900
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,425	$1,850	$2,798	$3,125
Edgewater, NJ	$2,695	$2,950	$4,025	$3,823
Fort Lee, NJ	$2,717	$4,257	$3,850	$3,950
Jersey City, NJ	$3,911	$5,011	$6,596	$4,666
New York, NY	$3,900	$4,795	$6,340	$4,908

Top Neighborhoods Near Upper East Side

There are a total of 76 neighborhoods in or near Upper East Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Jackson Heights, Mott Haven, and Central Harlem. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 76 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 $4,593 per month. A total of 50 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Upper East Side's average rent, which is actually $5,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Upper East Side, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $1,900 per month. Whereas, at $8,000 average rent per month, Ocean Beach 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	$2,150	$2,500	$2,950	$2,500
Mott Haven, New York, NY	$2,657	$3,257	$3,957	$3,311
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,925	$4,151	$3,350
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,650	$3,425	$4,350	$3,700
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,995	$3,250	$3,995	$3,956
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,200	$4,495	$3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,360	$3,883	$3,538	$4,000
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,176	$6,009	$4,500
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,465	$6,545	$4,594
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,730	$4,600	$7,295	$4,595
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,395	$5,925	$14,250	$4,600
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,300	$7,600	$4,885
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,882	$5,500	$4,935
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,700	$6,075	$5,000
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,000	$7,600	$5,195
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,150	$5,373	$7,995	$5,246
Midtown South, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,400	$6,850	$5,250
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,050	$7,600	$5,295
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,985	$5,100	$6,243	$5,395
West Village, New York, NY	$5,100	$5,495	$6,950	$5,500
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,462	$5,160	$8,000	$5,500
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$5,250	$5,779	$7,111	$5,936
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,520	$6,095	$9,402	$5,995
East Village, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,850	$5,995	$5,995
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,495	$5,995	$7,995	$6,185
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,738	$7,150	$10,050	$6,300
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,475	$6,600	$8,900	$6,300
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,600	$10,200	$7,100
Bowery, New York, NY	$3,450	$3,899	$8,895	$7,398
NoLita, New York, NY	$2,850	$5,195	$7,895	$7,895

Top Counties Near Upper East Side

There are a total of 42 counties located by Upper East Side, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Kearny, NJ, Englewood, NJ, and North Bergen, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,279. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. A total of 40 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Waterbury, CT. Its average rent per month is $1,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,800, 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 34.86% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Upper East Side, New York, NY is 48.03% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Upper East Side, New York, NY is 59.03% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Kearny, NJ	$25	$1,725	$2,095	$2,063
Englewood, NJ	$1,809	$2,313	$2,575	$2,430
North Bergen, NJ	$2,085	$2,405	$2,850	$2,844
Cliffside Park, NJ	$1,800	$2,000	$2,588	$2,900
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,425	$1,850	$2,798	$3,125
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,408	$3,257	$3,557	$3,257
Edgewater, NJ	$2,695	$2,950	$4,025	$3,823
Fort Lee, NJ	$2,717	$4,257	$3,850	$3,950
Jersey City, NJ	$3,911	$5,011	$6,596	$4,666
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,200	$7,100	$5,390

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 $4,998. A total of 31 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 $3,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,266 per month is 10069, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,712. That's at least $97 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 $4,659 per month. Or in other words, $90 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,555 per month. Which comes out to $88 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	$3,200	$5,489	$5,795	$4,183
10128, New York, NY	$3,473	$4,450	$6,569	$4,998
10075, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,400	$8,200	$5,600
10021, New York, NY	$3,500	$5,000	$6,500	$5,000
10029, New York, NY	$4,000	$3,770	$3,495	$4,000
11102, New York, NY	$2,650	$3,387	$4,665	$3,603
11106, New York, NY	$2,963	$3,678	$4,500	$3,795
10065, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,875	$9,450	$6,550
10044, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,176	$6,009	$4,500
10035, New York, NY	$3,245	$3,218	$3,400	$3,400

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 $5,200. 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 $3,450 and an average price per square feet of $96.29. There are a total of 532 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 $4,895 and an average price per square feet of $93.64. There are a total of 1,015 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 $7,700 and an average price per square feet of $90.00. There are a total of 647 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 0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% 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 $4,160/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.