Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 28, 2026
Average rent in
Upper West Side, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Upper West Side
$5,497/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Upper West Side is $5,497 per month as of October 2026. This is 189% above the national average rent, or $3,597 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Upper West Side
629
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Upper West Side rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Upper West Side, New York, NY
Average rent prices in Upper West Side have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 West Side, New York, NY
Rent prices in Upper West Side vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Upper West Side is $5,497, whereas a house costs $5,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Upper West Side run $5,197 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $7,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,850 | No Change | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $5,200 | No Change | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $7,750 | 3% | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $8,950 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $10,995 | 18% | 45% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Harlem | $3,495 | |
Central Park | $6,292 | |
East Harlem | $3,250 | |
Hell's Kitchen | $5,033 | |
Theater District | $5,585 | |
Upper East Side | $5,395 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $5,497 | No Change | 8% | |
Condos | $6,500 | 16% |  10% | |
Houses | $5,750 | 12% | 65% | |
Rooms | $1,960 | 4% | 23% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$7,750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$8,950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$10,995
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
45%
Central Harlem
Average rent
$3,495
Central Park
Average rent
$6,292
East Harlem
Average rent
$3,250
Hell's Kitchen
Average rent
$5,033
Theater District
Average rent
$5,585
Upper East Side
Average rent
$5,395
Apartments
Average rent
$5,497
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$6,500
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$5,750
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
65%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,960
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
23%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Upper West 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 West Side, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Upper West Side and Central Harlem by all bedroom counts and property types.
Upper West Side
189%higher than the national median
84%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 57% higher than the median rent in Central Harlem, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
Upper West Side apartment for rent in New York
185 W End Ave #1J, New York, NY 10023
Studio
2 baths
$2,200
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
Upper West Side house for rent in New York
862 W End Ave #2R, New York, NY 10025
1 bed
1 bath
$3,095
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 West Side apartment for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150
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 West Side apartment for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150
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 West Side condo for rent in New York
241 Central Park W, New York, NY 10024
3 beds
3.5 baths
$65,000
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
5d+ ago
Upper West Side apartment for rent in New York
241 Central Park W #PH, New York, NY 10024
3 beds
4 baths
$65,000
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 West Side condo for rent in New York
150 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10023
4 beds
4 baths
$40,700
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
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
Available Nov 13
6h ago
Verified
180 Riverside Blvd, New York, NY 10069
Studio–1 bed
1–2 baths
$3,723–$7,499
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
6h ago
Verified
228 W 71st St, New York, NY 10023
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,530–$5,702
Price droppedAdditional 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
7h ago
Verified
170 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$5,045–$7,512
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
7h ago
Verified
730 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,139–$10,517
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
6h ago
Verified
180 Riverside Blvd, New York, NY 10069
Studio–1 bed
1–2 baths
$3,723–$7,499
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
7h ago
Verified
730 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,139–$10,517
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
$7,950
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
1 bath
$5,995
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
6h ago
Verified
180 Riverside Blvd, New York, NY 10069
Studio–1 bed
1–2 baths
$3,723–$7,499
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
6h ago
Verified
228 W 71st St, New York, NY 10023
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,530–$5,702
Price droppedAdditional 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
7h ago
Verified
170 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$5,045–$7,512
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
7h ago
Verified
730 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,139–$10,517
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
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Frequently asked questions for Upper West Side, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Upper West Side rental market.
How much is rent in Upper West Side?
The average rent in Upper West Side is $5,497 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Upper West Side?
Average rent prices in Upper West Side have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Upper West Side rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Upper West Side is 189% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,597 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Upper West Side?
To comfortably afford rent in Upper West Side, you'd need to earn approximately $220,000/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).