Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Manhattan Neighborhood of New York, NY from $600 (131 Rentals)

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34 Hillside Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

34 Hillside Ave

34-64 Hillside AveNew York, NY 10040
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157-159 Vermilyea Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

157-159 Vermilyea Ave

157-159 Vermilyea AveNew York, NY 10034
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156 Sherman Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

156 Sherman Ave

156 Sherman AveNew York, NY 10034
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524 W 169th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

524 W 169th St

524 W 169th StNew York, NY 10032
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20 LAUREL HILL TER
Studio Apartments

20 LAUREL HILL TER

20 laurel Hill TerNew York, NY 10033
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266-68-270-72 Nagle Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

266-68-270-72 Nagle Ave

266-68-270-72 Nagle AveNew York, NY 10034
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11 Hillside Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

11 Hillside Avenue

11 Hillside AveNew York, NY 10040
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97-99 Arden St
Studio Apartments

97-99 Arden St

97-99 Arden StNew York, NY 10040
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521 ISHAM ST
1 Bedroom Apartments

521 ISHAM ST

521 Isham StNew York, NY 10034
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35 THAYER ST
1 Bedroom Apartments

35 THAYER ST

35 Thayer StNew York, NY 10040
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118 POST AVE
1 Bedroom Apartments

118 POST AVE

118-128 Post AveNew York, NY 10034
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501 W 168th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

501 W 168th St

501 W 168th StNew York, NY 10032
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204 SHERMAN AVE
1 Bedroom Apartments

204 SHERMAN AVE

204-208 Sherman AveNew York, NY 10034
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507-519 W 189th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

507-519 W 189th St

507-519 W 189th StNew York, NY 10040
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463-467 W 159th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

463-467 W 159th St

463-467 W 159th StNew York, NY 10032
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20 SEAMAN AVE
1 Bedroom Apartments

20 SEAMAN AVE

14-20 Seaman AveNew York, NY 10034
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221-227 Wadsworth Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

221-227 Wadsworth Ave

221-227 Wadsworth AveNew York, NY 10033
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711 W 190th St
Studio Apartments

711 W 190th St

711 W 190th StNew York, NY 10040
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579-585 W 204th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

579-585 W 204th St

579-585 W 204th StNew York, NY 10034
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47 Sherman Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

47 Sherman Ave

47 Sherman AveNew York, NY 10040
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30 Sickles St
Studio Apartments

30 Sickles St

30 Sickles StNew York, NY 10040
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514 West 170th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

514 West 170th Street

506-526 W 173rd StNew York, NY 10032
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303 W 154th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

303 W 154th St

303 W 154th StNew York, NY 10039
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480 W 187th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

480 W 187th St

480 W 187th StNew York, NY 10033
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2244-2248 Amsterdam Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2244-2248 Amsterdam Ave

2244-2248 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10032
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500 W 190th St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

500 W 190th St

2608 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10040
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38-48 Sickles St
1 Bedroom Apartments

38-48 Sickles St

38-48 Sickles StNew York, NY 10040
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4455 Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

4455 Broadway

4455 BroadwayNew York, NY 10040
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403-405 W 205th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

403-405 W 205th St

403-405 W 205th StNew York, NY 10034
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2284 Amsterdam Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2284 Amsterdam Ave

2284 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10033
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561 W 179th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

561 W 179th St

561 W 179th StNew York, NY 10033
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Elevatored Apt. Building
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elevatored Apt. Building

940 Saint Nicholas AveNew York, NY 10032
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7 Broadway Ter
1 Bedroom Apartments

7 Broadway Ter

7 Broadway TerNew York, NY 10040
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549 Isham St
1 Bedroom Apartments

549 Isham St

549 Isham StNew York, NY 10034
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95 Thayer St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

95 Thayer St

95 Thayer StNew York, NY 10040
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560 Isham St
1 Bedroom Apartments

560 Isham St

560 Isham StNew York, NY 10034
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4848 Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

4848 Broadway

4848 BroadwayNew York, NY 10034
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1370 Saint Nicholas
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1370 Saint Nicholas

1370 St Nicholas AveNew York, NY 10033
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507 W 184th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

507 W 184th St

507 W 184th StNew York, NY 10033
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11-19 Seaman Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

11-19 Seaman Ave

11-19 Seaman AveNew York, NY 10034
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14-26 Broadway Ter
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14-26 Broadway Ter

14-26 Broadway TerNew York, NY 10040
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98 Cooper St
1 Bedroom Apartments

98 Cooper St

98 Cooper StNew York, NY 10034
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520 W 183rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 W 183rd St

520-522 W 183rd StNew York, NY 10033
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575-587 W 177th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

575-587 W 177th St

575-587 W 177th StNew York, NY 10033
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Upper Manhattan, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Manhattan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Manhattan area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 567 Fort Washington Avenue priced from $2,100. 600 West 218th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Upper Manhattan apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
567 Fort Washington AvenueStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,100
600 West 218th StreetStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,195
15 Magaw Place1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
105 Arden StreetStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,300
79 Haven Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,300
21 Magaw Place2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,391
14 Thayer Street2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,395
536 Fort Washington Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,429

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Manhattan, NY

As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Manhattan area is the $3.29 price per square foot 5 Bed, 2 Bath Floorplan Model at 700 W 178th Street in the in the Washington Heights neighborhood starting from $5,195. The second greatest value Upper Manhattan apartment is the 43 W 177th St Model at 43 W 177th St, Unit 1 starting at $4,150 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the Morris Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Manhattan apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
700 W 178th Street5 Bed, 2 Bath Floorplan5BR,2BA$3.29
43 W 177th St, Unit 143 W 177th St3BR,2.5BA$2.96
664 West 163rd Street3 BR, 1 Bath3BR,1BA$3.50
86 Haven Avenue2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.32
The Century1 Bed1BR,1BA$3.27
21 Magaw Place2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.99
44 Bennett Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.38
14 Thayer Street2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.42
536 Fort Washington Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.47
15 Magaw Place1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Manhattan, New York, NY

Ranked #91

Among neighborhoods in New York, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Manhattan Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Upper Manhattan?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Upper Manhattan is at 567 Fort Washington Avenue listed at $2,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Manhattan Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Manhattan Apartment is $2,250 at 15 Magaw Place.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Upper Manhattan Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper Manhattan is starting from $2,391 at 21 Magaw Place.

What is the most affordable Upper Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Upper Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 81 Cabrini Boulevard and starts from $3,200.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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