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 $3,500 for a studio rental to $19,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,250, or roughly $94 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $117 (3.45%) year-over-year from $3,383 to $3,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $61 (-1.28%) year-over-year from $4,761 to $4,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $247 (3.53%) year-over-year from $7,003 to $7,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,220 (-21.73%) year-over-year from $10,215 to $7,995. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,285 (23.11%) year-over-year from $14,215 to $17,500. 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 0.24% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.05% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.43% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 22.49% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.08% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$110.35	$3,500	$3,383 (3.45%)	$3,200 (9.38%)
1 BR	$87.32	$4,700	$4,761 (-1.28%)	$4,627 (1.58%)
2 BR	$88.36	$7,250	$7,003 (3.53%)	$6,392 (13.42%)
3 BR	$99.25	$7,995	$10,215 (-21.73%)	$8,017 (-0.27%)
4+ BR	$121.10	$17,500	$14,215 (23.11%)	$12,917 (35.48%)

Historical Rents in Upper West Side, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Upper West Side. The average rent in Upper West Side is currently $3,182 per month. A total of 22 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 West Side, New York, NY is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $10,500 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 45.86% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 45.68% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY are about 54.11% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 63.64% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Upper West Side, New York, NY in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$1,575	$1,650	$2,200	$2,300
Jersey City, NJ	$1,850	$2,525	$2,400	$2,600
Mount Vernon, NY	$1,750	$2,100	$2,600	$2,638
Hackensack, NJ	$1,535	$2,300	$2,825	$2,650
Yonkers, NY	$1,895	$2,300	$2,550	$2,700
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,700	$2,048	$2,600	$2,950
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,700	$2,700	$3,395	$3,182
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,300	$3,600	$3,200
Edgewater, NJ	$2,455	$2,700	$4,550	$3,500
New York, NY	$3,800	$4,695	$6,164	$4,900

Top Neighborhoods Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 71 neighborhoods in or near Upper West Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Washington Heights, Astoria, and Mott Haven. 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 $4,550 per month. A total of 43 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, Brooklawn - St. Vincent has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,400 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
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$2,977	$2,840	$3,250	$3,195
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,725	$3,150	$3,998	$3,400
Mott Haven, New York, NY	$2,537	$3,229	$3,735	$3,620
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,150	$4,300	$3,750
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,995	$3,392	$3,895	$3,800
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,335	$4,300	$3,852
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,223	$3,600	$3,640	$3,878
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,590	$4,383	$6,325	$4,495
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,650	$7,250	$4,550
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,650	$5,650	$9,498	$4,650
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,500	$6,450	$4,700
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,625	$5,400	$4,700
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY	$3,760	$4,200	$5,325	$4,800
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,975	$4,576	$5,990	$5,295
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,720	$4,675	$7,107	$5,345
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,408	$6,950	$5,450
NoLita, New York, NY	$4,460	$5,495	$6,995	$5,495
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,915	$5,115	$7,403	$5,495
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,993	$5,500	$8,000	$5,547
West Village, New York, NY	$4,295	$5,500	$7,225	$5,624
East Village, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,295	$5,995	$5,650
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,825	$5,300	$7,063	$5,650
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,725	$6,300	$8,250	$5,700
Bowery, New York, NY	$3,500	$3,799	$6,495	$5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,325	$6,160	$9,500	$6,033
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,495	$5,738	$8,634	$6,378
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$5,100	$6,600	$9,800	$6,400
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$4,926	$6,203	$6,566	$6,500
SoHo, New York, NY	$3,850	$5,250	$12,000	$6,898
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,095	$5,600	$6,600	$7,150

Top Counties Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 33 counties located by Upper West Side, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Newark, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, and Hackensack, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,350. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. A total of 32 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,050. 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 42.86% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 44.79% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 54.11% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$1,575	$1,650	$2,200	$2,300
Jersey City, NJ	$1,850	$2,525	$2,400	$2,600
Hackensack, NJ	$1,535	$2,300	$2,825	$2,650
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,700	$2,048	$2,600	$2,950
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,700	$2,700	$3,395	$3,182
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,300	$3,600	$3,200
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,524	$2,731	$3,620	$3,350
Edgewater, NJ	$2,455	$2,700	$4,550	$3,500
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,100	$5,186	$4,250
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,100	$6,795	$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 $4,988. 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 10031, New York, NY at $2,995 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 $3,650. That's at least $96 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 $4,688 per month. Or in other words, $84 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,310 per month. Which comes out to $82 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	$4,895	$7,300	$4,895
10023, New York, NY	$3,800	$5,500	$8,600	$5,650
10069, New York, NY	$4,086	$5,894	$10,501	$7,851
10025, New York, NY	$3,375	$4,450	$6,100	$4,700
10028, New York, NY	$2,995	$4,000	$4,000	$4,000
10128, New York, NY	$3,673	$4,500	$5,818	$4,495
10075, New York, NY	$3,650	$5,100	$4,050	$4,700
10021, New York, NY	$2,995	$4,750	$4,750	$4,995
10019, New York, NY	$3,878	$4,700	$7,035	$5,000
10029, New York, NY	$3,500	$3,600	$3,598	$3,950

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 $3,500 and an average price per square feet of $110.35. There are a total of 596 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 $4,800 and an average price per square feet of $87.32. There are a total of 925 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 $7,300 and an average price per square feet of $88.36. There are a total of 647 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 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.22% 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.