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Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Upper West Side, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Upper West Side
$5,100/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Upper West Side is $5,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 162% above the national average rent, or $3,150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Upper West Side
689
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $5,217, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Upper West Side run $5,070 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $7,361.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,700 | 1% | No Change | |
1 bedroom | $5,082 |  1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $7,500 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $9,250 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,470 | 13% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Harlem | $3,197 | |
Central Park | $6,147 | |
East Harlem | $2,854 | |
Hell's Kitchen | $5,000 | |
Theater District | $5,400 | |
Upper East Side | $5,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $5,217 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $6,895 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,850 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,990 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$5,082
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$7,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$9,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,470
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
11%
Central Harlem
Average rent
$3,197
Central Park
Average rent
$6,147
East Harlem
Average rent
$2,854
Hell's Kitchen
Average rent
$5,000
Theater District
Average rent
$5,400
Upper East Side
Average rent
$5,200
Apartments
Average rent
$5,217
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$6,895
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,990
Last 30 days
5%
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
162%higher than the national median
64%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 60% higher than the median rent in Central Harlem, New York, NY.
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2d ago
218 W 108th St, New York, NY 10025
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$7,800
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
House for rent
5d+ ago
Upper West Side apartment for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$3,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
125 W 106th St, New York, NY 10025
3 beds
1 bath
$3,549
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
4.5 baths
$29,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$29,000
Coop for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$28,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$28,000
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
170 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,805–$6,920
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
180 Riverside Blvd, New York, NY 10069
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,603–$9,390
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
41 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,031–$5,524
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
228 W 71st St, New York, NY 10023
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,201–$5,306
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,851
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$12,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
180 Riverside Blvd, New York, NY 10069
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,603–$9,390
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
41 W 86th St, New York, NY 10024
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,031–$5,524
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
228 W 71st St, New York, NY 10023
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,201–$5,306
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
730 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$5,119–$9,801
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 $5,100 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Upper West Side?
Average rent prices in Upper West Side have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Upper West Side rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Upper West Side is 162% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,150 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 $204,000/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).