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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 1 Bed unit found at 1567 2nd Ave priced from $2,800. 1483 First Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,850. Here are the most affordable Upper East Side apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1567 2nd Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,800
1483 First AvenueStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,850
519 E 83rd StStudioStudio,1BA$2,900
315 E 58th StStudioStudio,1BA$3,100
The OctagonS5Studio,1BA$3,356
64 W 82nd St5F1BR,1BA$3,400
Normandie CourtStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,430
278 W 86th St86th1BR,1BA$3,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, NY

As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper East Side area is the $4.88 price per square foot 1053 2nd Ave Model at 1053 2nd Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $6,780. The second greatest value Upper East Side apartment is the Flex 3 / 1 Bathroom Model at 414 East 71st Street starting at $3,600 with a $3.60 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.
1053 2nd Ave, Unit 21053 2nd Ave3BR,1BA$4.88
414 East 71st StreetFlex 3 / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.60
335 E 100th St, Unit 2202335 E 100th St3BR,2BA$4.29
236 E 61st St, Unit 2B236 E 61st St2BR,1BA$5.33
339 East 88th Street2 Bedrooms 1 Bath2BR,1BA$5.05
38 E 73rd St, Unit 3R38 E 73rd St1BR,1BA$5.88
1413 Second Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$4.99
257 W 97th St, Unit 2FL257 W 97th St1BR,1BA$6.43
117 W 87th St, Unit 2117 W 87th St1BR,1BA$5.97
278 W 86th St86th1BR,1BA$5.75

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Upper East Side, New York, NY

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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 6820 Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,530 to $36,995. There are also 882 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper East Side ranging from $1,475 to $75,000.

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 $1,475 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,470.

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 $3,595 to $27,240, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,475 to $75,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,530.

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