
Top Rated Apartments for Rent in the Upper East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY (69 Rentals)
Apartments in the Upper East Side area of New York with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.


60 W 66th St, Unit SI FL27-ID372

60 W 66th St, Unit SI FL16-ID459

980 5th Ave

435 E 86th St

Gracie Gardens

Riverwalk Point

Mayfair Towers

116-118 W 112th St

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161 E 96th St

Parker Sutton

32 W 82nd St

8 W 87th St

31 W 85th St

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132 W 75th St

29 W 64th St

331 W 87th St

322-324 W 88th St
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332 W 88th St

200 Riverside Dr

210-214 E 75 St

226 E 81st St

309-315 E 81st St

216 E 83rd St

1592 Second Ave

311 E 72nd St

440 E 81st St

486 E 74th St
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126 E 83rd St

245 E 84th St

The Stratford

225 East 85th Street- 1 Month Free

The Somerset

The Ventura

The Fairfax

528-546 E 82nd St

223 E 88th St

155-157 E 88th St
Upper East Side - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in New York
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165-169 E 89th St

328 East 66th Street

40 East 89th Street

The Octagon

1142 First Avenue

Normandie Court

The Picasso

Aalto 57

1160 Fifth Avenue

40 Central Park South
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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 | $4,178 | $2,300 | $7,258 |
| Upper East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,561 | $2,895 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,067 | $3,444 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $11,289 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,629 | $8,995 | $10,000+ |
| Upper East Side 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,375 | $9,375 | $9,375 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleUpper East Side, New York, NY
Ranked #6
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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 4,656 Studio Apartments in Upper East Side with rent ranges from $2,800 to $7,258 with an average price of $8,183.
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 $2,895 to $18,750 with an average monthly rent of $5,561.
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 $3,444 to $25,640. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $7,067.
How expensive are Upper East Side Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 759 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Upper East Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $4,500 to $37,860 - averaging $11,289 for the location.
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