
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $3,100 (65 Rentals)


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216 E 83rd St

1630-1636 Park Ave

1366 York Ave

160 East 107

James Lenox House- 55 and Over- NYC Residents

418 East 81st Street

165 E 87th St

33-11 69th street
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424 East 66th Street

255-257 E 61st St

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1427 York Ave

316 E 89th St

212-234 E 89th St

The Oxford Houses

500-502 E 89th St

426 East 66th Street

1073 1st Ave
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314 E 106th St

419 East 82nd Street

225 24TH Street

Live On Third

403 E 70th St

513 East 82nd Street

155-161 E. 99th Street

163 E 87th St

1069 1st Ave

233 East 77th Street
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344 E 62nd St

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350 East 65 Street

407 E 88th St

334 E 82nd St

418 E 73rd St

308 East 78th Street

317 East 75th Street

535 East 87th Street
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322 East 74th Street

346 E 62nd St

206 E 83rd St

214 W 102nd St

328 East 66th Street

332 E 95TH ST

311 E 60TH ST
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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 | $4,222 | $1,450 | $7,951 |
Upper East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,687 | $3,100 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,454 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,295 | $3,150 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,663 | $5,995 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,995 | $6,995 | $6,995 |
| Upper East Side 6 Bedroom Apartments | $10,995 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper East Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Upper East Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Upper East Side is under $3,607.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper East Side?
The cheapest apartment in Upper East Side is 518 East 83rd Street which is listed at $2,900, while the average apartment in Upper East Side costs $5,596.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Upper East Side?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Upper East Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Upper East Side?
Cheap apartments in Upper East Side have an average cost of $152 which is $5,444 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper East Side.
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