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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 1 Bed unit found at 21 Magaw Place priced from $1,672. 105 Arden Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here are the most affordable Upper Manhattan apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
21 Magaw Place1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,672
105 Arden StreetStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,300
44 Bennett Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,410

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper Manhattan, NY

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper Manhattan area is the $3.29 price per square foot 5 Bed, 2 Bath Floorplan Model at 700 W 178th Street in the in the Washington Heights neighborhood starting from $5,195. The second greatest value Upper Manhattan apartment is the 3 BR, 1 Bath Model at 640 Fort Washington Avenue starting at $4,600 with a $3.54 price per square foot in the Fort George 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.
700 W 178th Street5 Bed, 2 Bath Floorplan5BR,2BA$3.29
640 Fort Washington Avenue3 BR, 1 Bath3BR,1BA$3.54
615 Fort Washington Avenue4 BR, 2 Baths4BR,2BA$3.46
1833 Phelan Pl, Unit 3A1833 Phelan Pl3BR,1BA$2.80
86 Haven Avenue2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.37
2186 Cedar Ave, Unit FL12186 Cedar Ave3BR,2BA$3.37
21 Magaw Place1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.86
The CenturyJunior 41BR,1BA$3.33
44 Bennett Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.01
556 W 165th St, Unit 1556 W 165th St1BR,1BA$2.81

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper Manhattan

What type of rentals are currently available in Upper Manhattan?

There are currently 3222 Apartments for Rent in Upper Manhattan, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $7,760. There are also 102 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper Manhattan ranging from $1,125 to $4,500.

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 $1,125 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,430.

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 $3,000 to $5,995, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,325 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,125 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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