
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,095 (965 Rentals)
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The Orleans

The Schuyler Arms

5 Riverside Dr

340 Riverside Dr

Marlow

134 West 80th Street (j3)

330 W 72nd St

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The Carlyle

The Chatsworth

219 W 80th St

2505 Broadway

503-505 West End Ave

The Normandy

279 Central Park W

66 W 77th St

130 West 80th Street (j1)

The Harrison
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170 W 81st St

393 West End Ave

West 88th Street

203 W 87th St

151 West 80th Street (j9)

120 West 80th Street (k6)

122 West 80th Street (j7)

132 West 80th Street (k3)

35 W 81st St

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127-131 W 96th St

370 Riverside Drive

303-305 W 86th St

Schwab House

305 W 72nd St

290 West End Ave

110 W 86th St

200 W 86th St

The Sabrina

265 Riverside Dr
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15 W 81st St

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102 West 80th Street

241 Central Park W

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The Broadmoor

233 W 83rd St
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Riverside, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Studio Apartments | $3,532 | $2,700 | $5,061 |
| Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,262 | $1,750 | $9,677 |
| Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,583 | $5,080 | $10,000+ |
| Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $12,187 | $6,250 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 965 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverside Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 266 West 96th Street priced from $4,195. 343 West End Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $4,450. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 266 West 96th Street | S09 | Studio,1BA | $4,195 |
| 343 West End Avenue | 1 BR, 1.5 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $4,450 |
| 308 West 77th Street | 2 BR, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $7,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, NY
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $7.10 price per square foot 2 BR, 1.5 Baths Model at 308 West 77th Street in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $7,100. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 141 W 78th St Model at 141 W 78th St starting at $5,995 with a $8.27 price per square foot in the Upper East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 West 77th Street | 2 BR, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $7.10 |
| 141 W 78th St | 141 W 78th St | 2BR,1BA | $8.27 |
| 302 W 98th St | 302 W 98th St | 1BR,1BA | $14.73 |
| 266 West 96th Street | S09 | Studio ,1BA | $12.19 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverside?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverside is at 266 West 96th Street listed at $4,195.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverside Apartment is $4,450 at 343 West End Avenue.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverside is starting from $7,100 at 308 West 77th Street.
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