Average Rent in Upper West Side, New York, NY

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

Upper West Side rentals average $3,037 for a studio rental to $6,995 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,750, or roughly $78 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2023, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $170 (5.99%) year-over-year from $2,830 to $3,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $370 (-7.84%) year-over-year from $4,720 to $4,350. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $184 (-3.08%) year-over-year from $5,959 to $5,775. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,048 (14.25%) year-over-year from $7,352 to $8,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $507 (-6.33%) year-over-year from $8,007 to $7,500. 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 2.79% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.57% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.58% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 37.49% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2023 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$96	$3,000	$2,830 (5.99%)	$2,587 (15.96%)
1 BR	$78	$4,350	$4,720 (-7.84%)	$3,570 (21.86%)
2 BR	$74	$5,775	$5,959 (-3.08%)	$5,428 (6.39%)
3 BR	$74	$8,400	$7,352 (14.25%)	$8,233 (2.02%)
4+ BR	$82	$7,500	$8,007 (-6.33%)	$13,167 (-43.04%)

Historical Rents in Upper West Side, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 21 cities nearby Upper West Side. The average rent in Upper West Side is currently $3,600 per month. A total of 15 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Upper West Side, New York, NY is Sea Girt, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $15,000 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 54.73% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 51.84% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY are about 52.13% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 46.67% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 21 total cities near Upper West Side, New York, NY in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$2,000	$1,625	$1,850	$2,100
Bayonne, NJ	N/A	$2,014	$2,000	$2,200
Jersey City, NJ	$2,300	$2,986	$2,500	$2,650
Union City, NJ	$3,500	$2,450	$2,650	$2,750
Fort Lee, NJ	$2,195	$2,100	$3,245	$2,998
Stamford, CT	$1,375	$2,150	$2,775	$3,033
Hoboken, NJ	$2,864	$3,000	$3,825	$3,600
Long Beach, NY	$1,900	$2,500	$3,100	$3,700
New York, NY	$3,277	$3,995	$4,895	$4,115
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$2,000	$4,500	$4,225

Top Neighborhoods Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 57 neighborhoods in or near Upper West Side. Some of these neighborhoods include The Heights, Washington Heights, and East Harlem. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 57 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 $4,160 per month. A total of 45 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Upper West Side, Rego Park has the most affordable average rent at $2,075 per month. Whereas, at $6,531 average rent per month, SoHo 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
The Heights, Jersey City, NJ	$1,950	$3,025	$2,300	$2,600
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$1,985	$2,300	$2,700	$2,699
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,000	$2,895	$2,895	$2,995
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,350	$2,800	$2,895	$3,000
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,299	$2,611	$3,000	$3,000
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,552	$2,900	$3,050	$3,050
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,350	$2,800	$2,963	$3,100
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY	$3,374	$3,400	$4,517	$3,686
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$2,563	$3,550	$4,710	$3,750
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,870	$4,250	$3,995
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,160	$4,041	$5,764	$4,047
East Village, New York, NY	$2,675	$3,395	$4,400	$4,195
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,263	$3,777	$4,995	$4,250
NoLita, New York, NY	$3,545	$4,195	$4,995	$4,250
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,230	$3,795	$4,595	$4,295
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,000	$4,250	$5,862	$4,350
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,600	$4,695	$4,495	$4,406
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,699	$4,250	$6,383	$4,470
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,075	$4,322	$5,500	$4,500
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,647	$3,975	$6,000	$4,603
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,700	$4,895	$4,919	$4,700
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,891	$4,995	$6,500	$4,895
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,395	$5,110	$5,200
West Village, New York, NY	$3,798	$4,575	$6,125	$5,248
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,650	$6,600	$5,400
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$4,902	$6,015	$5,513
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,464	$5,499	$6,295	$5,800
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,650	$5,295	$5,995
NoHo, New York, NY	$3,600	$3,875	$6,450	$6,050
SoHo, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,600	$7,125	$6,531

Top Counties Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 57 counties located by Upper West Side, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Newark, NJ, Bayonne, NJ, and Bronx, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,599. That's roughly around $38 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 $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $11,000, 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 45.67% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 48.28% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 51.71% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$2,000	$1,625	$1,850	$2,100
Bayonne, NJ	N/A	$2,014	$2,000	$2,200
Bronx, New York, NY	$1,895	$2,338	$2,500	$2,500
Jersey City, NJ	$2,300	$2,986	$2,500	$2,650
Union City, NJ	$3,500	$2,450	$2,650	$2,750
Fort Lee, NJ	$2,195	$2,100	$3,245	$2,998
Queens, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,795	$3,050	$2,999
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,350	$3,802	$3,495	$3,599
Hoboken, NJ	$2,864	$3,000	$3,825	$3,600
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,025	$5,295	$4,300

Top Zipcodes Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Upper West Side, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,250. A total of 41 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 07002, Bayonne, NJ at $2,200 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $10,000 per month is 07762, Spring Lake Heights, NJ.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,019. That's at least $85 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 $4,026 per month. Or in other words, $74 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $5,273 per month. Which comes out to $71 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 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
10024, New York, NY	$3,100	$4,150	$7,000	$4,500
10023, New York, NY	$3,037	$4,495	$6,900	$4,750
10069, New York, NY	$3,720	$4,718	$7,990	$5,047
10025, New York, NY	$2,920	$4,096	$5,295	$4,730
10028, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,995	$4,200	$3,600
10128, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,600	$4,595	$3,667
10075, New York, NY	$2,411	$2,798	$6,250	$3,185
10021, New York, NY	$2,500	$4,195	$6,750	$4,500
10019, New York, NY	$3,550	$3,896	$5,660	$4,495
10029, New York, NY	$3,000	$2,698	$2,895	$2,995

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 $4,750. 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 $3,037 and an average price per square feet of $95.93. There are a total of 293 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 $4,350 and an average price per square feet of $77.77. There are a total of 598 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 $6,000 and an average price per square feet of $74.43. There are a total of 533 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 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14% 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 $3,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.