
Apartments for Rent in the Upper Manhattan Neighborhood of New York, NY Under $2,000 (187 Rentals)


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553 W 148th St, Unit 3

66 St Nicholas Pl, Unit 37B

19 Cumming St, Unit 1L

Edgecombe Avenue, Unit 15H

101 Post Ave, Unit 5B

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/1.5 bath home, Unit A
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Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/1.5 bath home, Unit D

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 4 bed/1.5 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit C

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Peaceful ROOM at The Maison on Edgecombe, Unit 3

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Cozy ROOM at The Maison on Edgecombe, Unit 3

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Harmonious ROOM at The Maison on Edgecombe, Unit 2

Harmonious ROOM at The Maison on Edgecombe, Unit 2

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Cozy ROOM at The Maison on Edgecombe, Unit 1
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Manhattan Studio Apartments | $2,296 | $1,985 | $3,000 |
| Upper Manhattan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,578 | $250 | $3,580 |
| Upper Manhattan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,232 | $2,500 | $4,000 |
| Upper Manhattan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,108 | $3,200 | $6,250 |
| Upper Manhattan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,402 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Manhattan
How much are Studio apartments in Upper Manhattan?
There are currently 1,853 Studio Apartments in Upper Manhattan with rent ranges from $1,985 to $3,000 with an average price of $2,296.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Upper Manhattan Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Upper Manhattan ranges from $250 to $3,580 with an average monthly rent of $2,578.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper Manhattan cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Upper Manhattan range from $2,500 to $4,000. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $3,232.
How expensive are Upper Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 700 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Upper Manhattan on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,200 to $6,250 - averaging $4,108 for the location.
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