Cheap Homes for Rent in Upper West Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $2,200 (109 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Stonehenge priced from $2,200. 175 West 87th Street 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
StonehengeStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,200
175 West 87th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$2,550
605 W 112th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,200
504 W 55th StStudioStudio,1BA$3,300
120 West 97th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$3,400
792 Columbus AvenueJr 1 Bedroom / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,599
Grace Manor NYC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3,650
Half Moon HarbourB42BR,2BA$3,676
The HelenaStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,689

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper West Side, NY

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper West Side area is the $3.54 price per square foot B8 Model at Half Moon Harbour in the in the Upper West Side neighborhood starting from $4,588. The second greatest value Upper West Side apartment is the Belon Model at The Oyster starting at $6,000 with a $4.94 price per square foot in the Upper West 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.
Half Moon HarbourB82BR,2BA$3.54
The OysterBelon2BR,2BA$4.94
1413 Second Ave3BR/2BA3BR,2BA$6.08
517 W 113th St2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$3.50
133 W 94th St, Unit 2A133 W 94th St2BR,1BA$5.06
540 W 114th St, Unit 3540 W 114th St2BR,1BA$5.71
257 W 97th St, Unit 2FL257 W 97th St1BR,1BA$6.00
605 W 112th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.25
305 E 72nd St, Unit 3-NL305 E 72nd St1BR,1BA$4.62
StonehengeStudio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$3.91

Frequently Asked Questions about Upper West Side

What type of rentals are currently available in Upper West Side?

There are currently 4049 Apartments for Rent in Upper West Side, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,350 to $36,460. There are also 378 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper West Side ranging from $2,200 to $50,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Upper West Side ranges from $2,200 to $50,000 with an average monthly rent of $13,667.

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