
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $3,100 (65 Rentals) Page 2 of 2


400 East 74th Street

307 East 76th Street

415 E 73rd St

37 West 89th Street
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228 East 84th Street

158-160 E 97th St

333-335 E 89th St

1382 1st Avenue

409 East 81st Street
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102 W 79th Street

120 E 102nd St

304 East 83rd Street

331 E 88th St

Riverwalk Park
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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 | $4,234 | $1,450 | $7,951 |
Upper East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,691 | $3,100 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,471 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,472 | $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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There are currently 65 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Upper East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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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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