208 E 95th St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $300 (23 Rentals)
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Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home
961 Columbus Ave
New YorkNY10025
Private bedroom in 5 bed/2 bath Home
961 Columbus Ave
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23 E 109th St
New YorkNY10029
Private bedroom in 3 bed/2 bath Home
961 Columbus Ave
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Upper East Side, New York, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper East Side Studio Apartments | $4,665 | $1,675 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,967 | $2,170 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,572 | $1,475 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,419 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,310 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,293 | $1,475 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Upper East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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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 2 Beds unit found at 224 E 59th St priced from $2,200. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 224 E 59th St | Furnished Room | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| 175 West 87th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,550 |
| 1370-1374 York Ave | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| 1567 2nd Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,800 |
| 519 E 83rd St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, NY
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper East Side area is the $5.77 price per square foot 127 West 56th Street Model at 127 West 56th Street, Unit Apt 5 in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $7,500. The second greatest value Upper East Side apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at 166 East 88th Street starting at $5,900 with a $5.90 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127 West 56th Street, Unit Apt 5 | 127 West 56th Street | 4BR,2BA | $5.77 |
| 166 East 88th Street | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $5.90 |
| 160 E 95th St, Unit 3A | 160 E 95th St | 3BR,1BA | $5.50 |
| 236 E 61st St, Unit 2B | 236 E 61st St | 2BR,1BA | $5.11 |
| 133 W 94th St, Unit 2A | 133 W 94th St | 2BR,1BA | $5.06 |
| 152 E 84th St | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $5.12 |
| 1370-1374 York Ave | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $3.31 |
| 257 W 97th St, Unit 2FL | 257 W 97th St | 1BR,1BA | $6.00 |
| 305 E 72nd St, Unit 3-NL | 305 E 72nd St | 1BR,1BA | $4.62 |
| 336 East 90 Street | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $6.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper East Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Upper East Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper East Side is under $3,335.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper East Side?
The cheapest apartment in Upper East Side is 1567 2nd Ave which is listed at $2,800, while the average apartment in Upper East Side costs $7,282.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper East 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 6 regular apartments in Upper East 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 East Side?
Cheap apartments in Upper East Side have an average cost of $1,153 which is $6,129 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper East Side.
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