
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper West Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,000 (38 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper West Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Upper West Side Studio Apartments | $4,286 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
Upper West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,488 | $2,307 | $9,589 |
Upper West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,725 | $2,914 | $10,000+ |
Upper West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,926 | $4,300 | $10,000+ |
Upper West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,901 | $1,860 | $10,000+ |
Upper West Side 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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Cheapest Available Upper West Side Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper West Side area of New York, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at The Reserve priced from $1,860. 57 Eleven Kennedy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable Upper West Side apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Reserve | 4 Bed 2 Bath - D | 4BR,2BA | $1,860 |
57 Eleven Kennedy | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
The Grand | A04 | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
175 West 87th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,550 |
Stonehenge | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
206 East 70th Street | 206 EAST 70TH STREET - LOFT STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $2,725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper West Side, NY
As of April 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper West Side area is the $5.78 price per square foot 1-2 Bed Flex Model at 17 E 76th St in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $14,900. The second greatest value Upper West 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 West Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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17 E 76th St | 1-2 Bed Flex | Studio ,1.5BA | $5.78 |
The Oyster | Belon | 2BR,2BA | $4.94 |
57 Eleven Kennedy | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.23 |
The Reserve | 4 Bed 2 Bath - H | 4BR,2BA | $1.85 |
64 W 108th St | 64 W 108th St | 2BR,1BA | $4.20 |
River Club Apartments | Berkeley | 2BR,2BA | $3.40 |
517 W 113th St | 2 BR / 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.50 |
Stonehenge | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.10 |
Half Moon Harbour | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $4.10 |
The Grand | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper West Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Upper West Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper West Side is under $2,725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper West Side?
The cheapest apartment in Upper West Side is 57 Eleven Kennedy which is listed at $2,307, while the average apartment in Upper West Side costs $7,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper West 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 5 regular apartments in Upper West 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 West Side?
Cheap apartments in Upper West Side have an average cost of $3,919 which is $3,581 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper West Side.
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