Apartments for Rent in the Upper West Side Neighborhood of New York, NY (4,359 Rentals)

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302 W 98th St
$4,850 - $8,100
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302 W 98th St

302 W 98th StNew York, NY 10025
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167 E 71st St
$4,000 - $10,000
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167 E 71st St

167 E 71st StNew York, NY 10021
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115 E 81st St, Unit 3F
$4,750
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115 E 81st St, Unit 3F

115 E 81st StNew York, NY 10028
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property at 151 W 93rd St

$8,000

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$8,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

151 W 93rd St

New YorkNY10025
property at 251 W 73rd St

$3,800

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$3,800

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$3,800

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

251 W 73rd St, Unit 4A

251 W 73rd St
New YorkNY10023
property at 235 W 72nd St

$8,900

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$8,900

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$8,900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

235 W 72nd St

New YorkNY10023
property at 156 W 72nd St

$8,500

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$8,500

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$8,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

156 W 72nd St

New YorkNY10023
property at 165 E 80th St

$10,000

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$10,000

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$10,000

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 15

165 E 80th St

New YorkNY10075
property at 204 E 75th St

$7,000

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$7,000

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$7,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 15

204 E 75th St

New YorkNY10021
property at 157 E 72nd St

$8,500

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$8,500

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 15

157 E 72nd St

New YorkNY10021
property at 130 E 70th St

$7,000

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$7,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

130 E 70th St

New YorkNY10021

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property at 856 10th Ave

$7,995

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$7,995

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 1

856 10th Ave

New YorkNY10019

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Upper West Side, New York, NY

Ranked #20

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across New York, including New York City. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and outdoor amenities like tennis courts, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with a son or daughter (or both!)? this area has established a name for itself as a good section of town for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, and having the best education opportunities available.

Outdoors Rating

Do you like parks, paths, and trails? this neighborhood is providing great access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

This neighborhood has risen to be one of the best-regarded submarkets for renters with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Upper West Side

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Upper West Side area of New York, NY?

As of today, August 28, 2026, there are currently 4,359 available Upper West Side apartments priced from $2,650 to $37,310, with an average monthly rent of $6,387.

How much are Studio apartments in Upper West Side?

There are currently 2,933 Studio Apartments in Upper West Side with rent ranges from $2,700 to $6,606 with an average price of $3,983.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Upper West Side Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Upper West Side ranges from $2,950 to $9,677 with an average monthly rent of $5,303.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper West Side cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Upper West Side range from $2,650 to $25,900. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $7,454.

How expensive are Upper West Side Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 413 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Upper West Side on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $5,160 to $37,310 - averaging $11,235 for the location.

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