Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Upper East Side, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Upper East Side
$5,395/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Upper East Side is $5,395 per month as of October 2026. This is 184% above the national average rent, or $3,495 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Upper East Side
488
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Upper East Side rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Upper East Side, New York, NY
Average rent prices in Upper East Side have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Upper East Side, New York, NY
Rent prices in Upper East Side vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Upper East Side is $5,350, whereas a house costs $5,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Upper East Side run $5,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $7,395.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,775 |  1% | 9% | |
1 bedroom | $4,930 | 2% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $7,500 | 3% | 26% | |
3 bedroom | $11,995 | No Change | 22% | |
4 bedroom | $22,553 | No Change | 130% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Park | $6,292 | |
East Harlem | $3,250 | |
Hell's Kitchen | $5,033 | |
Long Island City | $4,490 | |
Midtown East | $6,200 | |
Upper West Side | $5,497 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $5,350 | 2% | 15% | |
Condos | $6,500 | 7% | 5% | |
Houses | $5,195 | No Change | 48% | |
Rooms | $1,930 | 25% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,775
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$4,930
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$7,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
26%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$11,995
Last year
22%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$22,553
Last year
130%
Central Park
Average rent
$6,292
East Harlem
Average rent
$3,250
Hell's Kitchen
Average rent
$5,033
Long Island City
Average rent
$4,490
Midtown East
Average rent
$6,200
Upper West Side
Average rent
$5,497
Apartments
Average rent
$5,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
Condos
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
Houses
Average rent
$5,195
Last year
48%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,930
Last 30 days
25%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Upper East Side, New York, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Upper East Side, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Upper East Side and Central Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Upper East Side
184%higher than the national median
231%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Upper East Side, New York, NY is 14% lower than the median rent in Central Park, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
Upper East Side house for rent in New York
160 E 91st St Apt 2o, New York, NY 10128
Studio
1 bath
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Upper East Side house for rent in New York
343 E 76th St #1C, New York, NY 10021
Studio
1 bath
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Upper East Side apartment for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$2,707
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,772
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Coop for rent
5d+ ago
Upper East Side condo for rent in New York
4 beds
4.5 baths
$42,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Upper East Side apartment for rent in New York
4 beds
4 baths
$40,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$39,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Upper East Side condo for rent in New York
923 5th Ave #4A, New York, NY 10021
3 beds
3 baths
$38,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
303 E 83rd St, New York, NY 10028
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,487–$11,399
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$10,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,163
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
303 E 83rd St, New York, NY 10028
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,487–$11,399
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
Studio
1 bath
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Upper East Side, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Upper East Side rental market.
How much is rent in Upper East Side?
The average rent in Upper East Side is $5,395 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Upper East Side?
Average rent prices in Upper East Side have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.
How does Upper East Side rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Upper East Side is 184% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,495 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Upper East Side?
To comfortably afford rent in Upper East Side, you'd need to earn approximately $216,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).