Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Upper West Side, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Upper West Side
$5,195/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Upper West Side is $5,195 per month as of July 2026. This is 169% above the national average rent, or $3,265 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Upper West Side
680
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 8% 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 $5,357, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Upper West Side run $5,101 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $7,402.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,672 | No Change | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $5,095 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $7,482 |  2% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $8,750 | 8% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $6,887 | 7% | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Harlem | $3,450 | |
Central Park | $5,000 | |
East Harlem | $3,100 | |
Hell's Kitchen | $4,973 | |
Theater District | $5,346 | |
Upper East Side | $5,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $5,357 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $5,950 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | 33% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,790 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,672
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$5,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$7,482
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$8,750
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$6,887
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
25%
Central Harlem
Average rent
$3,450
Central Park
Average rent
$5,000
East Harlem
Average rent
$3,100
Hell's Kitchen
Average rent
$4,973
Theater District
Average rent
$5,346
Upper East Side
Average rent
$5,000
Apartments
Average rent
$5,357
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$5,950
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
33%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,790
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
169%higher than the national median
79%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Upper West Side, New York, NY is 51% higher than the median rent in Central Harlem, New York, NY.
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1d ago
Upper West Side apartment for rent in New York
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
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
5d+ 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
5h ago
Verified
170 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,790–$9,133
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20h ago
Verified
730 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,448–$6,609
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2d ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$7,851
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$5,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$5,000
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
170 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10023
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,790–$9,133
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
730 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$4,448–$6,609
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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 $5,195 per month as of July 25, 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 increased by 8% since last year.
How does Upper West Side rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Upper West Side is 169% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,265 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 $208,000/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).