
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY (4,537 Rentals)


The Blake

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1395 Lexington Ave

64 W 82nd St

252-254 E 74th St

53 W 72nd St

The York

1567 2nd Ave

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128 E 56th St
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141 W 78th St

440 E 79th St

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350 E 81st St

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156 E 83rd St

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251 E 61st St

150 E 57th St, Unit SI FL23-ID517, Unit SI FL23-ID517

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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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167 E 71st St
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207 E 83rd St

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115 E 81st St, Unit 2C, Unit 2C

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122 E 55th St

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308 E 84th St

154 W 76th St, Unit A

1365 1st Ave, Unit A

200 E 82nd St, Unit SI FL24-ID89

East 84th Street, Unit 5B

EAST 56 STREET, Unit 9L

88 East End Ave, Unit SI FL4-ID1749
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FIRST AVENUE, Unit 1C

149 E 62nd St, Unit SI FL3-ID1021838P

88 East End Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1745

317 E 75th St, Unit SI ID1032012P

1762 2nd Ave, Unit SI ID1323898P

West 94th Street, Unit 4F

160 W 73rd St, Unit 2G

414 E 58th St, Unit A3

666 West End Ave, Unit SI FL10-ID1959

E 88th St, Unit 12C
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234 W 73rd St, Unit SI ID1028822P

E 88th St, Unit 8C

417 E 83rd St, Unit SI ID1013716P

328 E 74th St, Unit SI ID1032017P

230 E 83rd St, Unit SI FL3-ID1021858P

234 W 73rd St, Unit SI ID1028823P

230 E 83rd St, Unit SI FL2-ID1021971P

1113 York Ave, Unit SI ID1323905P

321 E 78th St, Unit SI ID1323954P

227 E 59th St, Unit SI FL2-ID635
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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 | $4,034 | $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 Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Upper East Side area of New York, NY is found at 240 Central Park South and is listed at 620 square feet priced from $5,050. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240 Central Park South | Alcove Studio / 1 Bathroom | 620 Sq Ft | $5,050 |
| The Blake | STUDIO | 559 Sq Ft | $4,300 |
| The Aspen | Studio | 535 Sq Ft | $2,480 |
| Columbus Square | Studio (E1C-795) | 505 Sq Ft | $3,973 |
| The Octagon | S3 | 500 Sq Ft | $3,461 |
| Yorkshire Towers | Studio / 1 Bathroom | 495 Sq Ft | $4,366 |
| Aalto57 | Studio-0Aa | 494 Sq Ft | $5,049 |
| The York | Studio | 455 Sq Ft | $3,100 |
| 792 Columbus Avenue | Jr 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 433 Sq Ft | $3,595 |
| 252-254 E 74th St | STUDIO | 0 Sq Ft | $3,500 |
Cheapest Available Upper East Side Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Upper East Side of New York, NY is the Double Occupancy Model starting from $2,400 at 1395 Lexington Ave. The average price for all Studio apartments in Upper East Side is currently $4,034. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 1395 Lexington Ave | Double Occupancy | $2,400 |
| The Aspen | Studio | $2,480 |
| 53 W 72nd St | Studio | $2,625 |
| 1567 2nd Ave | Studio, 1 bath | $2,850 |
| The York | Studio | $3,100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Upper East Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Upper East Side with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Upper East Side is at 1395 Lexington Ave listed at $2,400.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Upper East Side Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Upper East Side is $4,034.
What is the largest available Studio Upper East Side Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Upper East Side is a 620 square feet unit starting from $5,050 at 240 Central Park South.
What is the average size for Upper East Side Studio Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Studio rental in Upper East Side is currently 582 sq ft.
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