
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY (2,990 Rentals)


The Octagon

The Blake

303 E 56th St

252-254 E 74th St

152 E 84th St

852 Amsterdam Ave

The Aspen

One Lincoln Plaza

64 W 82nd St
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53 W 72nd St

113 E 77th St, Unit 2A

141 W 78th St, Unit 2

111 E 89th St, Unit 4C

308 E 84th St, Unit 2A

750 Columbus Ave

160 E 88th St

YORK AVENUE

WEST 86 STREET

360 E 65th St
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403 E 69th St

1501 Lexington Ave

792 Columbus Ave

788 Columbus Ave

235 W 48th St

Central Park West

127 W 112th St

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EAST 63 STREET
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WEST 56 STREET

EAST 63 STREET

420 E 72nd St

42 W 88th St

315 East 86th St

315 East 86th St

318 E 62nd St

210 E 68th St

16 E 116th St

EAST 88 STREET
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150 E 57th St

East 89 Street

250 W 105th St

1229 First Avenue 8

8 W 90th St

7 W 87th St

300 E 57th St

East 79th Street

EAST 55 STREET

400 E 57th St
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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 | $3,624 | $2,290 | $10,000+ |
Upper East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,882 | $2,495 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,840 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,813 | $3,695 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,806 | $5,895 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available Upper East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Upper East Side area of New York, NY is found at Le Triomphe and is listed at 965 square feet priced from $6,700. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Triomphe | Junior 4 | 965 Sq Ft | $6,700 |
| The Caldwell | A06 | 913 Sq Ft | $6,100 |
| The Blake | 1BR/1BA | 836 Sq Ft | $5,650 |
| Aalto57 | 1 Bed/1 Bath-1F | 812 Sq Ft | $6,990 |
| Yorkshire Towers | 1 Bedroom w/ HO / 2 Bathroom | 812 Sq Ft | $5,129 |
| 48 W 68th Street |   | 810 Sq Ft | $5,600 |
| The Ventura | A07: Res 19G-PHG | 763 Sq Ft | $7,378 |
| The Octagon | A9 | 758 Sq Ft | $4,695 |
| 252-254 E 74th St | ONE BEDROOM | 0 Sq Ft | $4,700 |
Cheapest Available Upper East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Upper East Side of New York, NY is the Oxford House Residence – D (434) Model starting from $1,795 at The Oxford Houses. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Upper East Side is currently $4,882. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Oxford Houses | Oxford House Residence – D (434) | $1,795 |
| The Aspen | 1 Bedroom | $2,933 |
| Manhattan Park | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | $2,947 |
| 852 Amsterdam Ave | 1 Bedroom | $3,700 |
| The Octagon | A4 | $3,855 |
| Carnegie Mews | MXA03 - A03-20 | $3,995 |
| 53 W 72nd St | 1 Bedroom | $4,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Upper East Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Upper East Side with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Upper East Side is at The Oxford Houses listed at $1,795.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Upper East Side Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Upper East Side is $4,882.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Upper East Side Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Upper East Side is a 965 square feet unit starting from $6,700 at Le Triomphe.
What is the average size for Upper East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Upper East Side is currently 768 sq ft.
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