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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 531 E 187th St priced from $1,600. 50 Overlook Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Upper Manhattan apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
531 E 187th StStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,600
50 Overlook TerraceStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,200
15 Magaw Place1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
105 Arden StreetStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,300
165 Pinehurst Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,495
652 West 163rd Street1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,750
The Century1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,775
86 Haven Avenue2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Manhattan, NY

As of April 14, 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
1716 Townsend Ave, Unit Apt 11716 Townsend Ave4BR,1BA$3.20
86 Haven Avenue2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.32
The Century1 Bed1BR,1BA$3.25
1346 Plimpton Ave, Unit G1346 Plimpton Ave1BR,1BA$3.19
15 Magaw Place1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.21
165 Pinehurst Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.70
652 West 163rd Street1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.23
50 Overlook TerraceStudio, 1 BathStudio ,1BA$4.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Manhattan

What type of rentals are currently available in Upper Manhattan?

There are currently 3235 Apartments for Rent in Upper Manhattan, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $7,430. There are also 179 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper Manhattan ranging from $1,800 to $4,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Upper Manhattan ranges from $1,800 to $4,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,986.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Upper Manhattan range from $1,175 to $6,250, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $4,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,100.

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

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

New York City is the city that never sleeps, but it’s also the city that’s often synonymous with sky-high rents and steep living costs. That said, if you’re like many of us at ApartmentHomeLiving.

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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.