
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $367 (162 Rentals) Page 2 of 4
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407 E 88th St

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160 East 107

1366 York Ave

35 West 65th Street

418 East 81st Street

410 E 81st St

214 W 102nd St

236-238 E 78th St
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328 W 83rd St

165 E 87th St

352 East 85th Street

316 E 89th St

1670 York Avenue

348 East 92nd Street

340 East 81st Street

203-205 W 91st St

443 East 78th Street

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424 East 66th Street

220 East 74th Street

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314 E 106th St

1075 1st Ave

1057 First Avenue

107-109 E 88th St

1069 1st Ave

342 East 76th Street

50 East End Avenue
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167 East 111th Street

212-234 E 89th St

324 East 66th Street

1450 Second Avenue

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426 East 66th Street

500-502 E 89th St

225 24TH Street

419 East 82nd Street

1073 1st Ave
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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 | $4,302 | $1,450 | $7,948 |
| Upper East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,372 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,734 | $3,317 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $11,264 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,340 | $5,995 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,700 | $4,700 | $4,700 |
| Upper East Side 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,995 | $7,995 | $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 $3,667.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Upper East Side?
The cheapest apartment in Upper East Side is The Aspen which is listed at $3,000, while the average apartment in Upper East Side costs $5,568.
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 9 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 $135 which is $5,433 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Upper East Side.
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