
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,000 (966 Rentals)
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189 W 89th St, Unit SI FL11-ID1050

The Orleans

The Schuyler Arms

5 Riverside Dr

340 Riverside Dr

Marlow

134 West 80th Street (j3)

330 W 72nd St

240 Riverside Blvd
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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

170 W 81st St

393 West End Ave
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130 West 80th Street (j1)

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
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The Harrison

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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The Broadway

The Boulevard

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 | $3,325 | $2,600 | $6,290 |
| Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,710 | $3,195 | $9,677 |
| Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,112 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
| Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,196 | $6,250 | $8,570 |
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There are currently 966 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
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 502-504 Amsterdam Avenue | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $4,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, NY
As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $8.27 price per square foot 141 W 78th St Model at 141 W 78th St in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $5,995. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 302 W 98th St Model at 302 W 98th St starting at $4,600 with a $8.36 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141 W 78th St | 141 W 78th St | 2BR,1BA | $8.27 |
| 302 W 98th St | 302 W 98th St | 1BR,1BA | $8.36 |
| 502-504 Amsterdam Avenue | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $9.19 |
| 310 Riverside Dr, Unit 809 | 310 Riverside Dr | Studio ,1BA | $8.00 |
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