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Upper East Side, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper East Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper East Side area of New York, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at 224 E 59th St priced from $2,200. 1567 2nd Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,800. Here are the most affordable Upper East Side apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
224 E 59th StFurnished Room2BR,1BA$2,200
1567 2nd Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,800
519 E 83rd StStudioStudio,1BA$2,900
152 E 84th StStudioStudio,1BA$3,000
315 E 58th StStudioStudio,1BA$3,000
64 W 82nd St1FStudio,1BA$3,300
The OctagonS3Studio,1BA$3,308
120 West 97th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$3,400
792 Columbus AvenueJr 1 Bedroom / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, NY

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper East Side area is the $5.90 price per square foot 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at 166 East 88th Street in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $5,900. The second greatest value Upper East Side apartment is the 160 E 95th St Model at 160 E 95th St, Unit 3A starting at $5,500 with a $5.50 price per square foot in the Upper East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper East Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
166 East 88th Street2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$5.90
160 E 95th St, Unit 3A160 E 95th St3BR,1BA$5.50
335 E 100th St, Unit 2202335 E 100th St3BR,2BA$4.18
Manhattan Park2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$6.04
The BarclayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$6.07
236 E 61st St, Unit 2B236 E 61st St2BR,1BA$5.33
315 E 58th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.69
257 W 97th St, Unit 2FL257 W 97th St1BR,1BA$6.43
316 E 63 Street&nbsp1BR,1BA$5.92
120 West 97th StreetStudioStudio ,1BA$6.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in Upper East Side?

There are currently 6806 Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, NY with pricing that ranges from $2,170 to $37,500. There are also 912 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper East Side ranging from $1,400 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Upper East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Upper East Side ranges from $1,400 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,398.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Upper East Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Upper East Side range from $3,750 to $35,530, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,480 to $100,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,450 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,695.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

New York City is the city that never sleeps, but it’s also the city that’s often synonymous with sky-high rents and steep living costs. That said, if you’re like many of us at ApartmentHomeLiving.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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