Cheap Homes for Rent in Upper East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,100 (27 Rentals)

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New York's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Upper East Side

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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 1 Bed unit found at Riello Edgewater priced from $2,416. 2-21 Malt Drive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,490. Here are the most affordable Upper East Side apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riello Edgewater1B1B F41BR,1BA$2,416
2-21 Malt Drive ApartmentsLottery StudioStudio,1BA$2,490
175 West 87th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$2,550
Halletts Point10 HLP - Studio/1 BathStudio,1BA$2,761
1567 2nd Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,800
152 E 84th StStudioStudio,1BA$2,800
315 E 58th StStudioStudio,1BA$2,850
The GreystoneStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,050
The OctagonS3Studio,1BA$3,067

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, NY

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper East Side area is the $5.27 price per square foot 36 E 73rd St Model at 36 E 73rd St, Unit 2A in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $7,900. The second greatest value Upper East Side apartment is the Belon Model at The Oyster starting at $6,000 with a $4.94 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.
36 E 73rd St, Unit 2A36 E 73rd St3BR,2.5BA$5.27
The OysterBelon2BR,2BA$4.94
River Club ApartmentsLandmark2BR,2.5BA$3.37
Regency TowersJr 4 / 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$5.40
The BarclayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.85
Riello Edgewater1 Bed 1 Bath - LUC1BR,1BA$3.79
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$5.00
2-21 Malt Drive ApartmentsLottery StudioStudio ,1BA$4.98

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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 7070 Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,375 to $32,680. There are also 216 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper East Side ranging from $1,100 to $80,000.

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 $1,100 to $80,000 with an average monthly rent of $18,136.

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 $3,200 to $19,420, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $50,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,295.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.