Cheap Homes for Rent in Upper Manhattan Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,000 (5 Rentals)

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Upper Manhattan, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper Manhattan Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper Manhattan area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 116 Seaman Avenue priced from $1,750. 1883 Amsterdam Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,857. Here are the most affordable Upper Manhattan apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
116 Seaman AvenueStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,750
1883 Amsterdam Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,857
The GrandApartment 02CStudio,1BA$1,999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Manhattan, NY

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Manhattan area is the $3.24 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at Winston Churchill in the in the Spuyten Duyvil neighborhood starting from $4,707. The second greatest value Upper Manhattan apartment is the 1833 Phelan Pl Model at 1833 Phelan Pl, Unit 3A starting at $3,643 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the Morris Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper Manhattan apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Winston Churchill3 Bed3BR,3BA$3.24
1833 Phelan Pl, Unit 3A1833 Phelan Pl3BR,1BA$2.80
The River CliffApartment 01H3BR,1BA$3.55
81 Cabrini Boulevard2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.44
The Century1 Bed1BR,1BA$3.25
556 W 165th St, Unit 1556 W 165th St1BR,1BA$2.81
70 Post Avenue2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.24
518 West 204th Street2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.15
86 Haven Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.23
1883 Amsterdam Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper Manhattan, New York, NY

Ranked #95

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Manhattan

What type of rentals are currently available in Upper Manhattan?

There are currently 3210 Apartments for Rent in Upper Manhattan, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,999 to $37,500. There are also 114 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper Manhattan ranging from $1,050 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Upper Manhattan?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Upper Manhattan ranges from $1,050 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,983.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Upper Manhattan?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Upper Manhattan range from $2,995 to $4,868, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $3,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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