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Upper West Side, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Upper West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Upper West Side area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at The View at Edgewater priced from $2,502. The Oyster has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,550. Here are the most affordable Upper West Side apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View at EdgewaterWARREN1BR,1BA$2,502
The OysterOlympiaStudio,1BA$2,550
Half Moon HarbourA81BR,1BA$3,155
252-254 E 74th StSTUDIOStudio,1BA$3,550
792 Columbus AvenueJr 1 Bedroom / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,595
The HelenaStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,700
VIA 57 WESTAlcove Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$4,250
Columbus SquareStudio (E1D-801)Studio,1BA$4,396

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper West Side, NY

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Upper West Side area is the $5.35 price per square foot Belon Model at The Oyster in the in the Upper West Side neighborhood starting from $6,500. The second greatest value Upper West Side apartment is the 167 E 71st St Model at 167 E 71st St starting at $10,000 with a $8.33 price per square foot in the Upper East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Upper West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The OysterBelon2BR,2BA$5.35
167 E 71st St167 E 71st St3BR,2BA$8.33
152 E 79th St152 E 79th St3BR,2BA$8.36
The View at EdgewaterHUDSON1BR,1BA$3.64
Half Moon HarbourA81BR,1BA$4.15
113 E 77th St, Unit 2B113 E 77th St1BR,1BA$8.33
252-254 E 74th StSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$7.10
141 W 78th St141 W 78th StStudio ,1BA$7.36
792 Columbus AvenueJr 1 Bedroom / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$8.30
310 Riverside Dr, Unit 809310 Riverside DrStudio ,1BA$8.00

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Upper West Side, New York, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Upper West Side Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Upper West Side?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Upper West Side is at The Oyster listed at $2,550.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper West Side Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Upper West Side Apartment is $2,502 at The View at Edgewater.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Upper West Side Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Upper West Side is starting from $3,400 at The View at Edgewater.

What is the most affordable Upper West Side Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Upper West Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Half Moon Harbour and starts from $5,121.

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