
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Upper Manhattan Neighborhood of New York, NY from $600 (138 Rentals)
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542 W 147th St

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

542 W 147th St

Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/1.5 bath Home

Private bedroom in 4 bed/2 bath Home

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Private bedroom in 3 bed/1 bath Home
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648 W 158th St

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Upper Manhattan, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Upper Manhattan?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Upper Manhattan Studio Apartments | $2,228 | $1,750 | $3,200 |
Upper Manhattan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,842 | $1,238 | $4,405 |
Upper Manhattan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,735 | $1,482 | $7,870 |
Upper Manhattan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,467 | $1,200 | $4,995 |
Upper Manhattan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $1,175 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Available Upper Manhattan Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Manhattan area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Cliffs On Hudson priced from $1,238. The Station Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,950. Here are the most affordable Upper Manhattan apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cliffs On Hudson | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,238 |
The Station Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
EVO Apartments | Studio-A1 | Studio,1BA | $2,103 |
The Riverdale Tower | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
105 Arden Street | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
Sheridan Plaza | Apartment 05G | Studio,1BA | $2,350 |
Englewood Village, LLC | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath - Private Ent | 1BR,1BA | $2,360 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Manhattan, NY
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Manhattan area is the $3.31 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at Winston Churchill in the in the Spuyten Duyvil neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value Upper Manhattan apartment is the 3 BR, 1 Bath Model at 400 Fort Washington Avenue starting at $3,900 with a $3.25 price per square foot in the Washington Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Manhattan apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Winston Churchill | 3 Bed | 3BR,3BA | $3.31 |
400 Fort Washington Avenue | 3 BR, 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $3.25 |
20 Grand | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
Arrive Fort Lee | Chelsea | 2BR,2BA | $3.02 |
The Century | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
86 Haven Avenue | 2 BR, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.53 |
556 W 165th St, Unit 1 | 556 W 165th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
The Station Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Englewood Village, LLC | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath - Private Ent | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Cliffs On Hudson | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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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 EVO Apartments listed at $2,103.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Manhattan Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper Manhattan Apartment is $1,238 at Cliffs On Hudson.
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 $1,482 at Cliffs On Hudson.
What is the most affordable Upper Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Upper Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cliffs On Hudson and starts from $1,714.
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