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 $13,855 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $5,150, or roughly $94 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $100 (2.94%) year-over-year from $3,400 to $3,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $195 (4.14%) year-over-year from $4,700 to $4,895. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $328 (-4.63%) year-over-year from $7,077 to $6,749. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $2,473 (-24.31%) year-over-year from $10,173 to $7,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,007 (-7.00%) year-over-year from $14,382 to $13,375. 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 0.43% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.07% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.83% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 20.57% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 18.73% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$105.68	$3,500	$3,400 (2.94%)	$3,217 (8.81%)
1 BR	$90.10	$4,895	$4,700 (4.14%)	$4,429 (10.53%)
2 BR	$87.71	$6,749	$7,077 (-4.63%)	$6,657 (1.39%)
3 BR	$97.89	$7,700	$10,173 (-24.31%)	$8,128 (-5.26%)
4+ BR	$103.39	$13,375	$14,382 (-7.00%)	$13,215 (1.21%)

Historical Rents in Upper West Side, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 22 cities nearby Upper West Side. The average rent in Upper West Side is currently $3,086 per month. A total of 20 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 Ocean Beach, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $8,000 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 44.29% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 47.23% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY are about 55.80% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 51.19% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 22 total cities near Upper West Side, New York, NY in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$1,950	$1,600	$1,950	$2,100
Hackensack, NJ	$1,750	$2,050	$2,700	$2,550
Jersey City, NJ	$2,968	$2,751	$2,700	$2,600
Yonkers, NY	$1,950	$2,280	$2,500	$2,600
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,625	$2,750	$2,925	$2,950
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,550	$1,913	$2,775	$3,172
Mount Vernon, NY	$1,750	$2,350	$2,600	$3,200
New Rochelle, NY	$2,800	$2,878	$3,000	$3,300
Glen Cove, NY	$2,600	$3,395	$3,400	$3,495
New York, NY	$3,800	$4,635	$6,200	$4,855

Top Neighborhoods Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 70 neighborhoods in or near Upper West Side. Some of these neighborhoods include Washington Heights, Mott Haven, and Central Harlem. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 70 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 $4,656 per month. A total of 46 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Upper West Side's average rent, which is actually $5,150. 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 $8,750 average rent per month, Two Bridges 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	$2,820	$2,950	$3,250	$3,231
Mott Haven, New York, NY	$2,550	$2,850	$3,620	$3,245
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,700	$3,150	$3,925	$3,600
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,775	$3,400	$4,199	$3,600
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,600	$3,695	$3,695
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,400	$3,725	$3,925
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,413	$3,500	$3,775	$4,200
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,639	$4,595	$6,495	$4,565
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY	$3,695	$4,200	$5,550	$4,573
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,650	$4,500	$15,000	$4,650
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,695	$4,495	$6,450	$4,750
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,645	$4,530	$6,877	$4,799
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,400	$7,195	$4,800
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,925	$5,000	$7,596	$4,900
Bowery, New York, NY	$4,728	$3,900	$5,400	$5,000
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,800	$5,500	$7,573	$5,131
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,855	$5,000	$7,600	$5,275
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,023	$5,000	$7,567	$5,340
NoLita, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,495	$6,995	$5,495
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,981	$4,795	$6,395	$5,495
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,300	$5,625	$8,495	$5,625
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,000	$8,490	$5,700
East Village, New York, NY	$4,100	$4,295	$6,350	$5,900
West Village, New York, NY	$4,650	$5,650	$7,495	$5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,450	$6,188	$9,567	$6,195
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$5,000	$6,800	$10,400	$6,200
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,095	$5,250	$6,166	$6,400
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$5,250	$6,293	$7,454	$6,755
SoHo, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,495	$8,550	$6,950
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,500	$5,995	$8,506	$7,295

Top Counties Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 32 counties located by Upper West Side, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Newark, NJ, Hackensack, NJ, and Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,220. That's roughly around $40 per sqft. A total of 31 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 $5,495, 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 39.07% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 44.12% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 51.08% 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	$1,950	$1,600	$1,950	$2,100
Hackensack, NJ	$1,750	$2,050	$2,700	$2,550
Jersey City, NJ	$2,968	$2,751	$2,700	$2,600
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,625	$2,750	$2,925	$2,950
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,550	$1,913	$2,775	$3,172
Mount Vernon, NY	$1,750	$2,350	$2,600	$3,200
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,524	$2,788	$3,448	$3,239
Queens, New York, NY	$3,475	$3,542	$4,100	$3,640
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,580	$4,100	$4,995	$4,200
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,135	$6,995	$5,495

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 $4,960. 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 $3,100 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 $3,698. 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 $4,555 per month. Or in other words, $90 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,615 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	$3,525	$4,839	$7,000	$4,995
10023, New York, NY	$3,695	$5,700	$8,600	$5,800
10069, New York, NY	$3,865	$6,256	$10,410	$7,200
10025, New York, NY	$3,375	$4,350	$5,238	$4,650
10028, New York, NY	$3,000	$4,300	$6,995	$4,250
10128, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,300	$6,585	$4,370
10075, New York, NY	$3,400	$3,850	$6,200	$4,100
10026, New York, NY	$4,398	$3,310	$4,000	$4,395
10021, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,250	$8,525	$4,900
10019, New York, NY	$3,893	$4,635	$7,120	$4,950

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 $5,150. 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 $105.68. There are a total of 517 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 $4,832 and an average price per square feet of $90.10. There are a total of 846 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 $6,700 and an average price per square feet of $87.71. There are a total of 612 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 0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.24% 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 $4,120/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.