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Average Rent in Upper East Side & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Upper East Side, Miami Beach, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,247/mo
▼ 1.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,178/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
51
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Upper East Side
6 listed units across 3 buildings in Upper East Side dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $81/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown 5 | Unit 0903 | $4,853 | $4,565 | $288 |
| Midtown 5 | Unit 1417 | $4,830 | $4,728 | $102 |
| Blu27 at Edgewater | Unit 5141, B9 | $3,826 | $3,797 | $29 |
| Midtown 5 | Unit 0820 | $4,655 | $4,631 | $24 |
| Midtown 5 | Unit 1604 | $4,595 | $4,571 | $24 |
| Wynwood Bay | Unit 1306 | $3,908 | $3,887 | $21 |
Upper East Side vs Miami Beach, FL Average
Upper East Side is cheaper than the Miami Beach, FL average by $266/mo (8%). The citywide average is $3,513/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Upper East Side?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Upper East Side is $3,247 per month across 5 apartment communities and 51 available units. Rents have decreased $51 (1.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Blu27 at Edgewater starting at $2,178/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,463/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $3,183/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $4,121/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $5,787/mo.
Prices range from $2,178 to $5,787 per month. The most common price point is the $2,800 range, where 12 units are currently listed.
Upper East Side Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $3,345 | - | 5 |
| August 2026 | $3,318 | -$27 | 5 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Upper East Side
Rent Prices by Apartment in Upper East Side
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blu27 at Edgewater | $2,178/mo | $2,960/mo | 27 | 4.4 |
| Midtown 5 | $2,711/mo | $3,472/mo | 16 | 4.5 |
| Strata Wynwood | $2,735/mo | $2,799/mo | 2 | 4.5 |
| Wynwood Bay | $2,910/mo | $2,910/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Metro Edgewater | $3,357/mo | $4,327/mo | 5 | 4.5 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$130,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,247/mo.
Comfortable income
$156,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,178/mo), you need to earn at least $87,000/year.
Cost of living in Upper East Side
We only have live rent data for Upper East Side so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,247 |
| Estimated total | $3,247/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
Google Search Trends for Upper East Side Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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