
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Upper Manhattan Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,750 (81 Rentals)


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156 Sherman Ave

524 W 169th St

266-68-270-72 Nagle Ave

11 Hillside Avenue

1,3,5 Post Avenue

521 ISHAM ST

35 THAYER ST

118 POST AVE
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204 SHERMAN AVE

507-519 W 189th St

221-227 Wadsworth Ave

20 SEAMAN AVE

47 Sherman Ave

303-309 W 154th St

514 West 170th Street

500 W 190th St

2244-2248 Amsterdam Ave

38-48 Sickles St
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7 Broadway Ter

549 Isham St

95 Thayer St

561 W 179th St

560 Isham St

Elevatored Apt. Building

4848 Broadway

520 W 183rd St

11-19 Seaman Ave
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14-26 Broadway Ter

98 Cooper St

90 Ellwood St

20 Sherman Ave

34-44 Seaman avenue

98 Thayer St

497 West 182

Hawthorne Gardens

68-76 Thayer St

501 West 214th Street
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55 PAYSON AVE

603 Academy St

36 Arden St

119 Payson Ave

618 Academy Street

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RH 532 WEST 159 STREET LP.

St. Nicholas Tower

812 W 181st St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Manhattan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Manhattan Studio Apartments | $3,523 | $1,850 | $6,467 |
Upper Manhattan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,740 | $1,750 | $4,530 |
| Upper Manhattan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,827 | $2,595 | $5,500 |
| Upper Manhattan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,028 | $3,300 | $4,800 |
| Upper Manhattan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,052 | $1,400 | $9,167 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper Manhattan Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Upper Manhattan?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Upper Manhattan is at 400 Fort Washington Avenue listed at $2,100.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Manhattan Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Manhattan Apartment is $2,100 at 400 Fort Washington Avenue.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Upper Manhattan Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper Manhattan is starting from $2,100 at 400 Fort Washington Avenue.
What is the most affordable Upper Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Upper Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 400 Fort Washington Avenue and starts from $2,100.
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