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Central Park, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Park Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Park area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 214 East 85th Street priced from $3,300. 278 W 86th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,450. Here are the most affordable Central Park apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
214 East 85th Street1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,300
278 W 86th St86th1BR,1BA$3,450
252-254 E 74th StSTUDIOStudio,1BA$3,600
792 Columbus AvenueJr 1 Bedroom / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,750
Yorkshire TowersStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Park, NY

As of October 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Park area is the $5.50 price per square foot 160 E 95th St Model at 160 E 95th St, Unit 1B in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Central Park apartment is the 129 E 95th St Model at 129 E 95th St, Unit 2F starting at $5,833 with a $6.48 price per square foot in the Upper East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Park apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
160 E 95th St, Unit 1B160 E 95th St2BR,1BA$5.50
129 E 95th St, Unit 2F129 E 95th St3BR,2BA$6.48
38 E 73rd St, Unit 3R38 E 73rd St1BR,1BA$5.88
1413 Second Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$4.99
111 E 89th St, Unit 4C111 E 89th St1BR,1BA$5.14
257 W 97th St, Unit 2FL257 W 97th St1BR,1BA$6.43
141 W 78th St, Unit 2141 W 78th St1BR,1BA$6.92
308 E 84th St, Unit 2A308 E 84th St1BR,1BA$5.41
278 W 86th St86th1BR,1BA$5.75
113 E 77th St, Unit 2A113 E 77th St1BR,1BA$6.25

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in NYC

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Park, New York, NY

Ranked #55

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Park

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Park?

There are currently 4624 Apartments for Rent in Central Park, NY with pricing that ranges from $2,300 to $37,950. There are also 411 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Park ranging from $1,500 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Park?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Park ranges from $1,500 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,893.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Park?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Park range from $4,995 to $37,950, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,560 to $100,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,660 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,610.

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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