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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 The Oxford Houses priced from $1,795. 53 W 72nd St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,625. Here are the most affordable Upper East Side apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Oxford HousesOxford House Residence – D (434)1BR,1BA$1,795
53 W 72nd StStudioStudio,1BA$2,625
852 Amsterdam AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,750
1567 2nd AveStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$2,850
402 East 78th St0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,895
The AspenFlex 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,900
Manhattan Park1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,947
303 E 56th StStudioStudio,1BA$3,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, NY

As of January 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper East Side area is the $4.56 price per square foot 440 E 79th St Model at 440 E 79th St, Unit 6O in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $8,200. The second greatest value Upper East Side apartment is the Flex 3 / 2 Bathroom Model at Manhattan Park starting at $5,900 with a $5.36 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.
440 E 79th St, Unit 6O440 E 79th St3BR,3BA$4.56
Manhattan ParkFlex 3 / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$5.36
160 E 95th St, Unit 1B160 E 95th St2BR,1BA$5.50
236 E 61st St, Unit 2B236 E 61st St2BR,1BA$5.33
62 W 106th St3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$6.25
117 W 87th St, Unit 2117 W 87th St2BR,1BA$6.00
111 E 89th St, Unit 4C111 E 89th St1BR,1BA$5.36
The Aspen1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.66
113 E 77th St, Unit 2A113 E 77th St1BR,1BA$6.25
The Oxford HousesOxford House Residence – D (434)1BR,1BA$4.27

The Local NYC Expert's Guide to the Perfect Neighborhoods Near Top Employers

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in NYC

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper East Side, New York, NY

Ranked #6

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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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 6761 Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side, NY with pricing that ranges from $2,420 to $37,090. There are also 878 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper East Side ranging from $1,275 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 $1,275 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,573.

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 $3,995 to $37,090, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,510 to $100,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,425 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,895.

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