Upper East Side

New York, NY

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Upper East Side - New York, NY

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Welcome to Manhattan’s most iconic neighborhood

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Welcome to NYC’s Upper East Side, a neighborhood renowned for its posh reputation. Made up of several smaller communities, renters can choose from Carnegie Hill, Lenox Hill, and Yorkville. If you’re looking to find an apartment in NYC’s Upper East Side, you may already know that they are notorious for their luxury amenities and high price points. However, apartments at more affordable price points can be found in the neighborhood as well.

Wondering if it’s a good idea to make the move to the Upper East Side? First understand what the neighborhood has in store. This notable neighborhood offers a variety of attractions for residents and visitors alike. Stroll through the sidewalks of Museum Mile and explore the countless local restaurants and specialty boutiques. Make a stop at the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art, and take in New York’s famous Fifth Avenue. In addition to vibrant attractions, the Upper East Side is home to peaceful residential streets lined with historic brownstones and manicured landscaping, contributing to the neighborhood’s surprisingly relaxed atmosphere.

This family-friendly neighborhood is extremely walkable and home to popular green spaces like Carl Schurz Park, John Jay Park, and Tramway Plaza. Residents have easy access to an array of subway stations, making it easier than ever to get around the Upper East Side and its savvy neighbors.

Explore the Neighborhood

Iconic Balto statue in Central Park

Bloomingdale’s on 59th Street

Sunlit staircase at Carl Schurz Park

Central Park, located between the Upper East and Upper West Side neighborhoods of NYC

The unforgettable Met

A stunning aerial view of the Upper East Side

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Upper East Side is $2,651 for a studio, $3,506 for one bedroom, $5,787 for two bedrooms, and $8,522 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Upper East Side has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 455 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,651/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 579 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,506/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 845 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,787/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,207 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $8,522/month

    Average Rent

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • American Museum of Natural History
  • Central Park Zoo
  • Central Park
  • Children's Museum of Manhattan
  • John Jay Park

Airports

  • Laguardia
  • Newark Liberty International

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Living in Upper East Side

Cost

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Renters living in the Upper East Side pay an average of $4,734/month to rent an apartment, compared to the New York City average of $3,675. City dwellers exploring houses for rent throughout the Upper East Side can expect to pay anywhere between $3,000 and $11,000/month. For those looking to buy, the average house is valued at $975,000, compared to the state average of $405,327.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.