
Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY Under $3,500 (587 Rentals)


69 W 55th St

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The York

141 E 56th St

64 W 82nd St

53 W 72nd St

The Aspen

1567 2nd Ave

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164 W 88th St
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412 E 89th St

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128 E 56th St

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1551 2nd Ave

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207 E 83rd St

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141 W 78th St

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440 E 79th St

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308 E 84th St

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350 E 81st St

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117 W 87th St

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212 E 63rd St
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167 E 71st St

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341 E 79th St

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

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156 E 83rd St

215 W 95th St, Unit 5N, Unit 5N

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2100 2nd Ave, Unit 29

323 W 96th St, Unit 210

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88 East End Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1744

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88 East End Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1745
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200 W 79th St, Unit 24S

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230 E 83rd St, Unit SI FL3-ID1021858P

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1492 1st Ave, Unit SI ID1323947P

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321 E 78th St, Unit SI ID1323954P

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318 E 80th St, Unit SI ID1032025P

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250 E 82nd St, Unit SI ID1060730P

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329 E 94th St, Unit SI ID1032023P

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224 E 95th St, Unit SI ID1058699P

3 W 103rd St, Unit 1FW

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324 E 77th St, Unit SI FL3-ID1913
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340 E 58th St, Unit 2B

340 E 58th St, Unit 2B

2100 2nd Ave, Unit 4

1955 First Avenue, Unit 440

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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 | $4,170 | $2,300 | $8,703 |
| Upper East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,572 | $2,995 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,994 | $3,495 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,969 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,371 | $5,995 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,375 | $9,375 | $9,375 |
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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper East Side
How much are Studio apartments in Upper East Side?
There are currently 4,664 Studio Apartments in Upper East Side with rent ranges from $2,300 to $8,703 with an average price of $4,170.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Upper East Side Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Upper East Side ranges from $2,995 to $18,750 with an average monthly rent of $5,572.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper East Side cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Upper East Side range from $3,495 to $25,840. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $6,994.
How expensive are Upper East Side Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 758 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Upper East Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,500 to $38,000 - averaging $10,969 for the location.
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