
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY (3,053 Rentals)


The Blake

64 W 82nd St

252-254 E 74th St

One Lincoln Plaza

53 W 72nd St

The York

1567 2nd Ave

The Aspen

212 W 91st St, Unit SI FL4-ID1100, Unit SI FL4-ID1100
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235 W 48th St, Unit SI FL22-ID28, Unit SI FL22-ID28

227 E 57th St, Unit 14C, Unit 14C

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174 E 111th St, Unit East 111th, Unit East 111th

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128 E 56th St

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113 E 77th St, Unit 2B, Unit 2B

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141 W 78th St

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111 E 89th St

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350 E 81st St

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156 E 83rd St

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152 E 79th St
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251 E 61st St

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401 E 57th St

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412 E 89th St

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212 E 63rd St

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1551 2nd Ave

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207 E 83rd St

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122 E 55th St

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308 E 84th St

1790 3rd Ave, Unit #703 Spacious 1BR NO FEE, Unit #703 Spacious 1BR NO FEE

204 E 75th St
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130 E 70th St

400 Central Park W, Unit NYC, Unit NYC

151 W 93rd St

235 W 48th St, Unit SI FL37-ID50

East 58th Street, Unit 5B

WEST 86 STREET, Unit 2E

360 E 65th St, Unit SI FL7-ID46

West 55th Street, Unit 7C

East 82nd Street, Unit 3K

25 W 68th St, Unit 1E
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WEST 72 STREET, Unit 6D

7 E 75th St, Unit 5A

405 E 56th St, Unit 1A

East 79th Street, Unit 12U

435 E 79th St, Unit 12U

435 E 79th St, Unit 8W

EAST 82 STREET, Unit 4C

318 E 62nd St, Unit 5A

East 84th Street, Unit 2F

Second Avenue, Unit 2N
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Upper East Side, New York, NY Local Guide

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 | $4,034 | $2,300 | $6,760 |
Upper East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,408 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,081 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,973 | $3,995 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,606 | $5,995 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,995 | $8,995 | $8,995 |
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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 971 square feet priced from $6,399. 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 | 971 Sq Ft | $6,399 |
| 240 Central Park South | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 950 Sq Ft | $7,800 |
| 792 Columbus Avenue | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 925 Sq Ft | $5,095 |
| The Blake | 1BR/1BA | 836 Sq Ft | $5,650 |
| Yorkshire Towers | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 813 Sq Ft | $5,595 |
| Manhattan Park | Flex 2 / 1 Bathroom | 800 Sq Ft | $4,800 |
| Columbus Square | One Bedroom (A1I-795) | 764 Sq Ft | $6,952 |
| The Octagon | A9 | 758 Sq Ft | $4,760 |
| The Laney | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 471 Sq Ft | $8,200 |
| 252-254 E 74th St | ONE BEDROOM | 0 Sq Ft | $4,900 |
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 1 Bedroom Model starting from $2,871 at The Aspen. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Upper East Side is currently $5,408. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Aspen | 1 Bedroom | $2,871 |
| 518 East 83rd Street | 1/1 | $3,200 |
| 1567 2nd Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $3,850 |
| The Octagon | A1 | $3,929 |
| 53 W 72nd St | 1 Bedroom | $4,000 |
| The York | 1 bedroom | $4,100 |
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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 Aspen listed at $2,871.
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 $5,408.
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 971 square feet unit starting from $6,399 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 0 sq ft.
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