Average rent in Midtown East, Manhattan
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,900 | $3,850 | $4,628 | 1,687 |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,695 | $5,190 | $6,300 | 2,491 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $4,500 | $6,453 | $9,500 | 1,146 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $6,295 | $8,232 | $12,500 | 472 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $8,780 | $11,588 | $12,999 | 134 |
Apartments for rent in Midtown East
The newest listings in Midtown East from StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Features reported in listings
- Elevator
- Laundry in building
- Dishwasher
- Doorman
- Building gym
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor space
- In-unit laundry
- Listings indicating some pets are allowed
Reported apartment size
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedroom
- studio
- 3 bedroom
- 4-bedroom
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 4,165 of 5,918 geocoded listings. These are the most commonly nearby weekday routes, based on each listing’s nearest station. Straight-line distance does not measure walking access.
- 6 route
- 7 route
- F route
- E route
- N route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 1, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
149 indexable building pages have a listing address matched to the DHCR building registry. A building match does not confirm the status of any apartment in it.
Showing the 5 linked buildings with the most listing history.
Based on Leaseswap listings tracked during the last 6 months. Feature shares count explicit affirmative reports over all tracked listings; a missing detail is unknown, not a negative. Apartment size is based on listings that report square footage. Updated October 1, 2026.
Midtown East is dominated by commercial buildings, but City Planning records identify residential buildings and mixed-use properties within the larger business district. The Greater East Midtown environmental review says commercial and mixed commercial-residential buildings occupy most of its primary study area. It documents residential buildings along specific blocks, including Park Avenue and East 49th Street, and several mixed-use buildings east of Lexington Avenue. The study also notes that residential uses become more common east of the primary study boundary. Its map and defined study areas are more precise than the broad neighborhood label.
The building context is changing through office-to-residential conversion projects. The NYC Comptroller’s conversion report lists several Midtown East addresses as projected or underway, based on city housing and building records. It distinguishes those categories from completed projects and notes that a project pipeline is not a list of available apartments. A separate City Planning study describes Greater East Midtown as chiefly commercial and identifies a small share of its lot area as residential. This makes address-specific verification especially important when a listing is in a converted property or mixed-use building.
For an apartment search, verify that the address is currently approved for residential use and that any conversion work is complete. Ask whether the unit is available for occupancy, what building services and amenities are operational, how residential entrances and elevators are separated from offices or retail, and which facilities are included. Confirm the actual floor plan, windows, ventilation, appliances, and lease terms with the property contact. Do not treat a projected building or planning approval as a finished home.
Midtown East also contains major landmarks such as Grand Central Terminal, the Yale Club, and landmarked office towers. They help orient a walk but do not establish the character or condition of nearby apartments. The City Planning study draws clear distinctions among Grand Central, Park Avenue, Lexington and Third Avenue, and the surrounding residential areas. Compare listings by exact block and building use, then inspect the entrance and unit rather than assuming the commercial district works as one uniform residential area.
Sources: NYC City Planning, Greater East Midtown Rezoning FEIS, Chapter 2, NYC Comptroller, Office-to-Residential Conversions in NYC, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, Greater East Midtown
A one-bedroom apartment in Midtown East is 4% above the Manhattan median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- Are residential homes common throughout Midtown East?
- City Planning describes Greater East Midtown as predominantly commercial, with some residential and mixed-use buildings. Its study identifies specific residential blocks and notes more residential uses east of the primary study area. Check the use at the exact address.
- How can I evaluate a Midtown East conversion listing?
- Check whether the conversion is completed and the property is currently available for residential occupancy. Ask which entrance, elevators, services, and amenities serve the residential units, and verify the unit’s layout and lease terms.
- Which apartment features are reported in Midtown East?
- Across Midtown East's 5,957 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Elevator was reported in 5,227 of 5,957 tracked listings (88%). Laundry in building was reported in 4,765 of 5,957 tracked listings (80%). Dishwasher was reported in 3,919 of 5,957 tracked listings (66%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in Midtown East?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 4,165 of 5,918 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are 6, 7, F, E, N. This is geographic proximity, not a walking-access or current-service guarantee. Source: MTA Subway Stations dataset.
- What is the median rent for a studio apartment in Midtown East?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in Midtown East, Manhattan is $3,850 per month, based on 1,687 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 1% above the Manhattan median of $3,800 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Midtown East?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Midtown East, Manhattan is $5,190 per month, based on 2,491 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 4% above the Manhattan median of $4,985 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Midtown East?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Midtown East, Manhattan is $6,453 per month, based on 1,146 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 8% above the Manhattan median of $5,995 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Midtown East?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Midtown East, Manhattan is $8,232 per month, based on 472 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 8% above the Manhattan median of $7,636 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Midtown East?
- The median asking rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Midtown East, Manhattan is $11,588 per month, based on 134 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 16% above the Manhattan median of $9,995 for the same apartment size.
- How do I find apartments in Midtown East?
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