Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY (7,470 Rentals)

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1395 Lexington Ave
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$1,600 - $4,100
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1395 Lexington Ave

1395 Lexington AveNew York, NY 10128
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164 W 88th St
$3,300 - $4,275
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$3,300 - $4,275

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164 W 88th St

164 W 88th StNew York, NY 10024
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128 E 56th St
$3,450 - $6,495
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$3,450 - $6,495

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128 E 56th St

128 E 56th StNew York, NY 10022
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1551 2nd Ave
$3,395 - $6,695
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1551 2nd Ave

1551 2nd AveNew York, NY 10028
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117 W 87th St
$2,800 - $6,600
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$2,800 - $6,600

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117 W 87th St

117 W 87th StNew York, NY 10024
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412 E 89th St
$3,025 - $6,635
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$3,025 - $6,635

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412 E 89th St

412 E 89th StNew York, NY 10128
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212 E 63rd St
$3,425 - $6,495
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212 E 63rd St

212 E 63rd StNew York, NY 10065
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property at 204 E 75th St

$4,495

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$4,795

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property at 156 W 72nd St

$6,995

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156 W 72nd St

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$5,095

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151 W 93rd St

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Upper East Side, New York, NY

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compares millions of points of data to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Upper East Side, New York City, and the greater New York City area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

When renting for a family with young ones, location matters. Amongst all of the submarkets in New York City, this section of town is known as one of the A-list neighborhoods for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and access to highly-rated education opportunities.

Luxury Living Rating

Upper East Side has come to be one of our preferred luxury submarkets in town, with a score of 3.5 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, concierge services, views, access to parks, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include wood-burning fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and a full-time security staff or doorman.

Pet Friendly Rating

This section of town is now ranked as one of the finest communities for dog and cat owners, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Upper East Side

How much are Studio apartments in Upper East Side?

There are currently 4,656 Studio Apartments in Upper East Side with rent ranges from $2,300 to $7,635 with an average price of $4,123.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Upper East Side Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Upper East Side ranges from $2,500 to $18,750 with an average monthly rent of $5,482.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper East Side cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Upper East Side range from $2,995 to $37,120. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $7,202.

How expensive are Upper East Side Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 755 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Upper East Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,995 to $38,720 - averaging $10,595 for the location.

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