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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
519 E 83rd StStudioStudio,1BA$2,600
1567 2nd Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,800
152 E 84th StStudioStudio,1BA$2,800
315 E 58th StStudioStudio,1BA$2,850
River Club ApartmentsCarteret1BR,1BA$2,919

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, NY

As of May 12, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The OysterBelon2BR,2BA$4.94
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - G4BR,2BA$1.76
166 East 88th Street2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$5.90
The BarclayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.18
236 E 61st St, Unit 2B236 E 61st St2BR,1BA$5.00
519 E 83rd St3 Bed3BR,1BA$5.88
River Club ApartmentsCarteret1BR,1.5BA$3.65
450 E 78th St, Unit 4H450 E 78th St2BR,1BA$4.90
251 E 61st St, Unit 6A251 E 61st St1BR,1BA$5.99
341 E 79th St, Unit 5A341 E 79th StStudio ,1BA$6.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in Upper East Side?

There are currently 7003 Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,275 to $50,000. There are also 476 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper East Side ranging from $2,100 to $55,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Upper East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Upper East Side ranges from $2,100 to $55,000 with an average monthly rent of $17,660.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Upper East Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Upper East Side range from $1,425 to $47,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,900 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $8,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,275.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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