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 $17,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,598, or roughly $99 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $36 (1.02%) year-over-year from $3,465 to $3,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $402 (8.55%) year-over-year from $4,698 to $5,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,425 (21.68%) year-over-year from $6,575 to $8,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $646 (6.09%) year-over-year from $10,604 to $11,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,233 (-6.58%) year-over-year from $18,733 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 0.23% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.83% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.96% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.34% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$102.26	$3,500	$3,465 (1.02%)	$3,231 (8.33%)
1 BR	$97.07	$5,100	$4,698 (8.55%)	$4,362 (16.93%)
2 BR	$93.22	$8,000	$6,575 (21.68%)	$6,349 (26.01%)
3 BR	$103.56	$11,250	$10,604 (6.09%)	$9,098 (23.65%)
4+ BR	$111.11	$17,500	$18,733 (-6.58%)	$14,667 (19.32%)

Historical Rents in Upper West Side, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 31 cities nearby Upper West Side. The average rent in Upper West Side is currently $3,008 per month. A total of 29 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waterbury, CT, with an average rent of $1,650, 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 $8,450 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 36.93% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 50.17% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY are about 59.10% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 69.43% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 31 total cities near Upper West Side, New York, NY in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lodi, NJ	N/A	$1,925	$2,300	$2,300
Garfield, NJ	$55,000	$1,800	$2,200	$2,475
Englewood, NJ	$1,909	$2,315	$2,895	$2,478
Hackensack, NJ	$2,419	$2,542	$3,185	$2,836
Cliffside Park, NJ	$1,800	$2,100	$2,800	$2,995
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,700	$1,900	$2,998	$3,300
Fort Lee, NJ	$2,599	$3,344	$3,550	$3,600
Jersey City, NJ	$3,288	$3,909	$4,658	$3,721
Edgewater, NJ	$2,728	$2,700	$4,599	$4,000
New York, NY	$3,900	$4,795	$6,325	$4,927

Top Neighborhoods Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 77 neighborhoods in or near Upper West Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Mott Haven, Central Harlem, and Washington Heights. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 77 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 $4,600 per month. A total of 60 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Upper West Side's average rent, which is actually $5,598. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Upper West 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 West Side. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Mott Haven, New York, NY	$2,985	$3,250	$3,845	$3,250
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,547	$2,950	$4,157	$3,403
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$2,695	$2,842	$3,500	$3,500
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,400	$4,617	$3,678
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,950	$3,250	$3,995	$3,941
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,719	$3,495	$3,959
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,200	$4,568	$4,195
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,495	$6,575	$4,595
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,690	$4,598	$7,000	$4,600
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,500	$5,750	$12,000	$4,600
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY	$3,626	$4,164	$5,910	$4,700
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,775	$5,300	$7,662	$4,987
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,704	$6,075	$5,000
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,045	$4,920	$7,724	$5,175
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,395	$7,995	$5,345
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,113	$7,600	$5,350
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$5,000	$7,995	$5,395
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$4,070	$4,822	$5,995	$5,481
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,973	$5,145	$7,996	$5,495
West Village, New York, NY	$5,200	$5,500	$6,950	$5,550
East Village, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,495	$5,995	$5,800
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$5,088	$5,717	$6,664	$5,849
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,500	$6,211	$10,095	$6,095
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,495	$5,999	$7,995	$6,203
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,800	$7,250	$12,995	$6,450
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,750	$6,600	$8,900	$6,600
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,400	$10,900	$6,995
SoHo, New York, NY	$4,250	$5,295	$11,500	$7,300
Bowery, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,999	$7,445	$7,673
NoLita, New York, NY	$2,100	$5,245	$7,895	$7,895

Top Counties Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 38 counties located by Upper West Side, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Englewood, NJ, Hackensack, NJ, and Cliffside Park, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,350. That's roughly around $40 per sqft. A total of 38 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,475, 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 33.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 50.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 57.28% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Englewood, NJ	$1,909	$2,315	$2,895	$2,478
Hackensack, NJ	$2,419	$2,542	$3,185	$2,836
Cliffside Park, NJ	$1,800	$2,100	$2,800	$2,995
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,600	$3,250	$3,550	$3,250
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,700	$1,900	$2,998	$3,300
Fort Lee, NJ	$2,599	$3,344	$3,550	$3,600
Jersey City, NJ	$3,288	$3,909	$4,658	$3,721
Edgewater, NJ	$2,728	$2,700	$4,599	$4,000
Weehawken, NJ	$3,782	$4,341	$5,880	$4,332
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,250	$7,185	$5,475

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 $5,050. A total of 36 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 $3,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,455 per month is 10069, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,692. 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 $4,831 per month. Or in other words, $91 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,669 per month. Which comes out to $87 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	$3,350	$4,645	$8,875	$5,131
10023, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,400	$8,600	$5,600
10069, New York, NY	$4,225	$6,316	$11,330	$8,455
10025, New York, NY	$3,375	$4,811	$5,500	$5,260
10028, New York, NY	$3,200	$4,995	$7,400	$4,195
10128, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,300	$6,638	$4,895
10075, New York, NY	$3,600	$5,000	$8,150	$6,100
10026, New York, NY	$3,045	$3,300	$4,500	$4,100
10021, New York, NY	$3,500	$5,250	$6,500	$5,250
10019, New York, NY	$3,830	$4,850	$6,750	$5,083

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 $5,598. 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 $102.26. There are a total of 516 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 $5,100 and an average price per square feet of $97.07. There are a total of 764 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 $7,900 and an average price per square feet of $93.22. There are a total of 716 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 0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% 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 $4,478/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.