Average rent in Upper East Side, Manhattan
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,600 | $3,200 | $4,351 | 1,445 |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,062 | $4,400 | $6,097 | 2,448 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,856 | $5,500 | $10,500 | 1,494 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $5,400 | $9,250 | $17,900 | 531 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $7,140 | $17,450 | $36,600 | 88 |
Apartments for rent in the Upper East Side
The newest listings in the Upper East Side 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
- Air conditioning
- Building gym
- Private outdoor space
- In-unit laundry
- Listings indicating some pets are allowed
Reported apartment size
- studio
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedroom
- 3 bedroom
- 4-bedroom
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 4,865 of 5,976 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.
- Q route
- 6 route
- 4 route
- 5 route
- M route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 1, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
212 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.
The Upper East Side covers distinct residential areas, and the building mix changes between side streets and wider avenues. A City Planning environmental assessment for the Ruppert Brewery area describes a mix of low- to high-rise multifamily buildings, many with lower-level commercial or retail space. It documents named high-rise apartment complexes around Second and Third Avenues in the upper 80s and 90s. That project study is a specific northeastern part of the Upper East Side, not a complete description of the full neighborhood.
Other City and Landmarks Preservation Commission records document smaller-scale homes elsewhere. LPC describes 412 East 85th Street as a rare wood-frame house for the area, while NYPL’s Yorkville branch and Gracie Mansion provide public landmarks on separate blocks. Historic designation applies to listed properties or mapped districts, not automatically to every nearby building. Taken together, the sources show why a broad neighborhood label is not enough to predict the scale or arrangement of a home.
When comparing apartments, identify the exact block and building type. The upper-80s and 90s study area includes high-rise residential complexes as well as low- and mid-rise multifamily buildings. Ask whether the unit is in a walk-up or elevator building, which floor it occupies, how the lobby is reached, and whether retail shares the ground floor. Confirm the unit’s condition, windows, ventilation, included appliances, package arrangements, and any shared facilities with the property contact.
Public landmarks and parks help orient a search, but they do not tell you how a particular building operates. For a building inside a designated historic district, the LPC map can show whether the address falls within its boundary; designation describes exterior protections and does not establish the state of the interior. Inspect the exact entrance and unit, ask which services are active, and confirm all access arrangements and lease terms. The City Planning assessment is strongest for its defined Ruppert Brewery study area, so do not apply its high-rise pattern to all Upper East Side blocks. Compare the individual property with the street around it rather than relying on the neighborhood name.
Sources: NYC City Planning, Ruppert Brewery URA Garages EAS, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, 412 East 85th Street House, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, Manhattan historic district maps, New York Public Library, Yorkville branch, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, Gracie Mansion designation report
A one-bedroom apartment in Upper East Side is 12% below the Manhattan median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- How does the Upper East Side housing pattern vary?
- City Planning describes a mix of low- to high-rise multifamily buildings around the Ruppert Brewery study area, including larger apartment complexes and buildings with lower-level retail. That report covers a specific area; verify the type at each listing address.
- What should I verify when viewing an Upper East Side apartment?
- Check the building type, floor, elevator and lobby route, ground-floor use, unit condition, and included services. If the address is in a historic district, confirm the mapped boundary but do not infer interior condition from landmark status.
- Which apartment features are reported in Upper East Side?
- Across Upper East Side's 6,007 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Elevator was reported in 4,385 of 6,007 tracked listings (73%). Laundry in building was reported in 4,107 of 6,007 tracked listings (68%). Dishwasher was reported in 3,772 of 6,007 tracked listings (63%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in Upper East Side?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 4,865 of 5,976 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are Q, 6, 4, 5, M. 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 Upper East Side?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in Upper East Side, Manhattan is $3,200 per month, based on 1,445 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 16% below the Manhattan median of $3,800 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Upper East Side?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Upper East Side, Manhattan is $4,400 per month, based on 2,448 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 12% below the Manhattan median of $4,985 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Upper East Side?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Upper East Side, Manhattan is $5,500 per month, based on 1,494 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 8% below the Manhattan median of $5,995 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Upper East Side?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Upper East Side, Manhattan is $9,250 per month, based on 531 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 21% above the Manhattan median of $7,636 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Upper East Side?
- The median asking rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Upper East Side, Manhattan is $17,450 per month, based on 88 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 75% above the Manhattan median of $9,995 for the same apartment size.
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