Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $300 (52 Rentals)

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The Carolina
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Carolina

1465 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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216 E 83rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

216 E 83rd St

216 E 83rd StNew York, NY 10028
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1630-1636 Park Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1630-1636 Park Ave

1630-1636 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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Allendale Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Allendale Apartments

808 West End AveNew York, NY 10025
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407 E 88th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

407 E 88th St

407 E 88th StNew York, NY 10128
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160 East 107
1 Bedroom Apartments

160 East 107

160 E 107th StNew York, NY 10029
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1366 York Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1366 York Ave

1366 York AveNew York, NY 10021
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The Laney
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Laney

360 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10024
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35 West 65th Street
Studio Apartments

35 West 65th Street

35 W 65th StNew York, NY 10023
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418 East 81st Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

418 East 81st Street

418 E 81st StNew York, NY 10028
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328 W 83rd St
Studio Apartments

328 W 83rd St

328 W 83rd StNew York, NY 10024
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214 W 102nd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

214 W 102nd St

214 W 102nd StNew York, NY 10025
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Upper East Side, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper East Side area of New York, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at The Reserve priced from $1,860. 175 West 87th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,550. Here are the most affordable Upper East Side apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - D4BR,2BA$1,860
175 West 87th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$2,550
206 East 70th Street206 EAST 70TH STREET - LOFT STUDIO / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$2,725
1567 2nd Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,800
152 E 84th StStudioStudio,1BA$2,800
River Club ApartmentsCarteret1BR,1BA$2,839
315 E 58th StStudioStudio,1BA$2,850
The OctagonS3Studio,1BA$2,947

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, NY

As of April 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper East Side area is the $5.78 price per square foot 1-2 Bed Flex Model at 17 E 76th St in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $14,900. The second greatest value Upper East Side apartment is the Flex 4 / 2.5 Bathroom Model at Manhattan Park starting at $6,600 with a $4.55 price per square foot in the Upper East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
17 E 76th St1-2 Bed FlexStudio ,1.5BA$5.78
Manhattan ParkFlex 4 / 2.5 Bathroom3BR,2.5BA$4.55
The OysterBelon2BR,2BA$4.94
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - H4BR,2BA$1.85
Regency TowersJr 4 / 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$5.40
The BarclayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.96
River Club ApartmentsCarteret1BR,1.5BA$3.55
450 E 78th St, Unit 4H450 E 78th St2BR,1BA$4.90
1406 2nd Ave, Unit 3A1406 2nd Ave2BR,1BA$5.07
251 E 61st St, Unit 6A251 E 61st St1BR,1BA$4.28

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Upper East Side, New York, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper East Side Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Upper East Side?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper East Side is under $2,947.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper East Side?

The cheapest apartment in Upper East Side is 1567 2nd Ave which is listed at $2,800, while the average apartment in Upper East Side costs $31,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper East Side?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Upper East Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Upper East Side?

Cheap apartments in Upper East Side have an average cost of $576 which is $30,424 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper East Side.

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