Average Rent in Upper West Side, New York, NY

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

Upper West Side rentals average $3,550 for a studio rental to $13,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,250, or roughly $100 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $33 (0.96%) year-over-year from $3,467 to $3,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $350 (7.53%) year-over-year from $4,650 to $5,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $696 (10.29%) year-over-year from $6,764 to $7,460. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,234 (-12.07%) year-over-year from $10,229 to $8,995. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,274 (-12.83%) year-over-year from $17,733 to $15,459. 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 2.33% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.20% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.24% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$111.87	$3,500	$3,467 (0.96%)	$3,268 (7.12%)
1 BR	$96.51	$5,000	$4,650 (7.53%)	$4,422 (13.08%)
2 BR	$92.05	$7,460	$6,764 (10.29%)	$6,539 (14.08%)
3 BR	$117.84	$8,995	$10,229 (-12.07%)	$8,993 (0.03%)
4+ BR	$99.40	$15,459	$17,733 (-12.83%)	$13,965 (10.70%)

Historical Rents in Upper West Side, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 26 cities nearby Upper West Side. The average rent in Upper West Side is currently $3,008 per month. A total of 24 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 West Side, New York, NY is Fire Island, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $8,400 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 48.06% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 53.50% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY are about 60.49% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 60.69% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 26 total cities near Upper West Side, New York, NY in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$2,250	$1,525	$1,895	$2,000
Kearny, NJ	N/A	$1,800	$2,200	$2,200
Hackensack, NJ	$1,550	$1,900	$2,550	$2,300
Jersey City, NJ	$2,875	$2,500	$2,200	$2,400
Garfield, NJ	$1,550	$1,800	$2,200	$2,500
Bayonne, NJ	$2,283	$2,625	$3,210	$2,608
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,075	$2,750	$3,000
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,500	$2,225	$3,350	$3,200
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,650	$1,863	$2,600	$3,300
New York, NY	$3,900	$4,695	$6,195	$4,895

Top Neighborhoods Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 71 neighborhoods in or near Upper West Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Mott Haven, Washington Heights, and Central Harlem. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 71 total neighborhoods in or near Upper West Side, New York, NY in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Upper West Side, New York, NY is currently around $4,544 per month. A total of 48 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Upper West Side's average rent, which is actually $5,250. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Upper West Side, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,000 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Upper West Side. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Mott Haven, New York, NY	$2,650	$3,425	$3,650	$3,510
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$2,495	$2,865	$3,500	$3,550
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,600	$3,179	$4,000	$3,725
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,850	$3,450	$4,661	$3,767
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,250	$4,000	$3,950
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,493	$3,698	$3,573	$3,995
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,825	$3,342	$3,898	$3,995
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,536	$6,700	$4,544
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,690	$4,600	$6,877	$4,600
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,650	$4,500	$14,875	$4,650
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,201	$7,995	$4,870
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,925	$4,900	$7,850	$4,960
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,400	$8,150	$4,995
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,720	$4,670	$6,445	$4,995
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,825	$5,008	$7,000	$4,995
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY	$3,613	$4,200	$5,600	$5,060
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,275	$7,350	$5,325
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,895	$4,600	$5,995	$5,350
NoLita, New York, NY	$2,850	$4,895	$7,895	$5,495
Bowery, New York, NY	$3,300	$5,213	$6,125	$5,600
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,450	$5,620	$8,098	$5,670
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$5,250	$5,464	$6,716	$5,697
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,500	$6,260	$9,905	$5,995
East Village, New York, NY	$3,795	$4,200	$5,995	$5,995
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,495	$5,995	$7,995	$6,198
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$5,175	$6,300	$8,255	$6,268
West Village, New York, NY	$4,850	$5,850	$6,995	$6,273
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,575	$6,600	$9,750	$6,600
SoHo, New York, NY	$4,498	$5,495	$7,595	$6,950
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,595	$6,800	$6,798	$7,098

Top Counties Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 34 counties located by Upper West Side, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Kearny, NJ, Hackensack, NJ, and Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,255. That's roughly around $40 per sqft. A total of 33 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Newark, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,400, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Upper West Side, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 43.66% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 48.85% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 54.95% 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	N/A	$1,800	$2,200	$2,200
Hackensack, NJ	$1,550	$1,900	$2,550	$2,300
Jersey City, NJ	$2,875	$2,500	$2,200	$2,400
Garfield, NJ	$1,550	$1,800	$2,200	$2,500
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,075	$2,750	$3,000
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,500	$2,225	$3,350	$3,200
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,111	$2,838	$3,483	$3,210
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,650	$1,863	$2,600	$3,300
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,575	$4,125	$4,950	$4,200
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,200	$7,036	$5,400

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 $4,995. A total of 28 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 11226, New York, NY at $3,318 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $7,995 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,692. That's at least $95 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 $4,553 per month. Or in other words, $89 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,815 per month. Which comes out to $85 per sqft. The following table 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	$3,495	$4,775	$8,800	$5,195
10023, New York, NY	$3,850	$5,400	$8,364	$5,300
10069, New York, NY	$4,223	$6,074	$9,950	$7,039
10025, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,290	$5,050	$4,995
10028, New York, NY	$3,100	$4,150	$10,600	$4,200
10128, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,200	$6,500	$4,600
10075, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,450	$8,200	$5,200
10026, New York, NY	$3,095	$3,574	$4,200	$4,500
10021, New York, NY	$3,198	$4,800	$8,288	$5,473
10019, New York, NY	$3,830	$4,733	$7,000	$4,995

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 $5,250. 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 $3,550 and an average price per square feet of $111.87. There are a total of 554 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 $5,000 and an average price per square feet of $96.51. There are a total of 805 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 $7,276 and an average price per square feet of $92.05. There are a total of 690 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 0.01%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12% 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 $4,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.