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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $300 (34 Rentals)
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23 E 109th St
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23 E 109th St
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23 E 109th St
New YorkNY10029
Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home
961 Columbus Ave
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354 Cathedral Pkwy
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23 E 109th St
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15 W 107th St
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Private bedroom in 4 bed/1 bath Home
15 W 107th St
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23 E 109th St
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15 W 107th St
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Private bedroom in 6 bed/3 bath Home
15 W 107th St
New YorkNY10025
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Upper East Side, New York, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper East Side Studio Apartments | $5,042 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,103 | $1,999 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,726 | $1,550 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,610 | $1,425 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,358 | $1,275 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,564 | $1,375 | $10,000+ |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve | 4 Bed 2 Bath - D | 4BR,2BA | $1,860 |
| 175 West 87th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,550 |
| 519 E 83rd St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,600 |
| 1567 2nd Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,800 |
| 152 E 84th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,800 |
| 315 E 58th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,850 |
| River Club Apartments | Carteret | 1BR,1BA | $2,919 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, NY
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper East Side area is the $4.94 price per square foot Belon Model at The Oyster in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value Upper East Side apartment is the 4 Bed 2 Bath - G Model at The Reserve starting at $1,910 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Uptown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper East Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oyster | Belon | 2BR,2BA | $4.94 |
| The Reserve | 4 Bed 2 Bath - G | 4BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| 166 East 88th Street | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $5.90 |
| The Barclay | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.18 |
| 236 E 61st St, Unit 2B | 236 E 61st St | 2BR,1BA | $5.00 |
| 519 E 83rd St | 3 Bed | 3BR,1BA | $5.88 |
| River Club Apartments | Carteret | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.65 |
| 450 E 78th St, Unit 4H | 450 E 78th St | 2BR,1BA | $4.90 |
| 251 E 61st St, Unit 6A | 251 E 61st St | 1BR,1BA | $5.99 |
| 341 E 79th St, Unit 5A | 341 E 79th St | Studio ,1BA | $6.00 |
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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 $2,919.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper East Side?
The cheapest apartment in Upper East Side is 519 E 83rd St which is listed at $2,800, while the average apartment in Upper East Side costs $6,000.
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 6 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 $677 which is $5,323 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper East Side.
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