Average Rent in Upper West Side, New York, NY

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

Upper West Side rentals average $3,209 for a studio rental to $21,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,950, or roughly $7 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $103 (3.35%) year-over-year from $3,082 to $3,185. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $287 (-6.17%) year-over-year from $4,657 to $4,370. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $481 (8.29%) year-over-year from $5,800 to $6,281. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,262 (15.71%) year-over-year from $8,033 to $9,295. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,875 (30.69%) year-over-year from $12,625 to $16,500. 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 3.12% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.04% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.86% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.85% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$9.09	$3,185	$3,082 (3.35%)	$2,002 (59.12%)
1 BR	$6.74	$4,370	$4,657 (-6.17%)	$2,797 (56.24%)
2 BR	$6.20	$6,281	$5,800 (8.29%)	$4,045 (55.29%)
3 BR	$6.78	$9,295	$8,033 (15.71%)	$5,965 (55.82%)
4+ BR	$8.32	$16,500	$12,625 (30.69%)	$6,783 (143.27%)

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 $3,000 per month. A total of 25 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $1,950, 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 $15,475 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 45.08% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 48.89% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY are about 50.79% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 49.40% 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 chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$2,100	$2,050	$2,100	$2,300
Bayonne, NJ	$2,325	$2,057	$2,422	$2,400
West New York, NJ	N/A	$2,475	$2,850	$2,695
Jersey City, NJ	$2,815	$2,600	$2,650	$2,700
Union City, NJ	$1,900	$2,300	$2,800	$2,775
Yonkers, NY	$2,200	$2,235	$2,700	$2,798
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,500	$2,385	$3,173	$2,888
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,150	$3,100	$3,000
Hoboken, NJ	$3,066	$3,188	$4,200	$3,700
New York, NY	$3,500	$4,211	$5,110	$4,395

Top Neighborhoods Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 54 neighborhoods in or near Upper West Side. Some of these neighborhoods include The Heights, Mott Haven, and Washington Heights. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 54 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 $4,317 per month. A total of 38 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. 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 $8,250 average rent per month, Ocean Beach 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	N/A	$2,175	$2,560	$2,650
Mott Haven, New York, NY	$3,008	$2,995	$3,495	$3,124
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$2,175	$2,413	$2,990	$3,149
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,800	$4,100	$3,200
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,675	$3,129	$3,195	$3,400
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,595	$3,071	$3,374	$3,450
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,250	$3,198	$3,500	$3,450
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,650	$3,000	$3,400	$3,499
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,323	$3,995	$5,905	$3,950
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,870	$3,995	$4,000	$3,995
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$2,875	$3,700	$4,875	$4,000
NoLita, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,495	$4,895	$4,495
East Village, New York, NY	$2,850	$3,600	$4,495	$4,495
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,085	$6,095	$4,500
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,200	$5,595	$4,595
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,150	$4,800	$5,088	$4,800
West Village, New York, NY	$4,575	$4,750	$6,250	$4,800
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,254	$6,569	$4,800
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,785	$4,175	$5,280	$4,835
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,400	$5,750	$4,899
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,785	$4,895	$6,865	$4,995
NoHo, New York, NY	$3,850	$5,000	$7,750	$5,000
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,775	$4,590	$6,900	$5,000
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,900	$8,500	$5,150
SoHo, New York, NY	$2,995	$3,950	$13,500	$5,250
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,150	$5,500	$7,790	$5,337
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,607	$4,400	$6,895	$5,535
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,454	$5,582	$8,506	$5,698
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,067	$6,075	$5,848
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,815	$5,195	$5,295	$6,039

Top Counties Near Upper West Side

There are a total of 54 counties located by Upper West Side, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Bayonne, NJ, West New York, NJ, and Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,498. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 35 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $1,950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $15,475, Westport, CT is the most expensive county by Upper West Side, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 40.17% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 45.38% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 50.79% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bayonne, NJ	$2,325	$2,057	$2,422	$2,400
West New York, NJ	N/A	$2,475	$2,850	$2,695
Jersey City, NJ	$2,815	$2,600	$2,650	$2,700
North Bergen, NJ	$2,250	$2,125	$2,850	$2,850
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,500	$2,385	$3,173	$2,888
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,150	$3,100	$3,000
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,675	$2,466	$2,762	$3,000
Hoboken, NJ	$3,066	$3,188	$4,200	$3,700
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,483	$3,975	$4,008	$3,895
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,553	$4,390	$5,550	$4,595

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 $4,495. A total of 38 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 11375, New York, NY at $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,000 per month is 11770, Ocean Beach, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,336. That's at least $7 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 $4,049 per month. Or in other words, $7 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $5,317 per month. Which comes out to $6 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	$3,200	$4,700	$6,911	$5,250
10023, New York, NY	$3,360	$4,590	$7,995	$5,398
10025, New York, NY	$2,950	$4,050	$5,350	$4,665
10028, New York, NY	$2,577	$3,225	$4,000	$4,000
10128, New York, NY	$3,395	$3,800	$5,333	$3,946
10075, New York, NY	$2,473	$3,100	$3,500	$3,250
10021, New York, NY	$2,975	$4,048	$3,750	$4,095
10019, New York, NY	$3,597	$4,199	$6,500	$4,830
10029, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,221	$3,195	$3,300
10065, New York, NY	$2,975	$4,800	$6,395	$4,800

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 $4,950. 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 $3,209 and an average price per square feet of $9.09. There are a total of 192 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 $4,500 and an average price per square feet of $6.74. There are a total of 454 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 $6,300 and an average price per square feet of $6.20. There are a total of 363 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 -0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16% 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 $3,960/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.