Cheap Homes for Rent in Upper West Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,500 (78 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at 504 W 55th St priced from $3,300. 64 W 82nd St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,400. Here are the most affordable Upper West Side apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
504 W 55th StStudioStudio,1BA$3,300
64 W 82nd St5F1BR,1BA$3,400
278 W 86th St86th1BR,1BA$3,450
Half Moon HarbourB42BR,2BA$3,773
252-254 E 74th StSTUDIOStudio,1BA$3,800
1413 Second Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3,995
The Ashley0X1 - S11Studio,1BA$4,660
792 Columbus Avenue1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Upper West Side, NY

As of August 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Upper West Side area is the $7.69 price per square foot 3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom Model at The Wellesley in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $10,000. 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.
The Wellesley3 Bedroom / 3 Bathroom3BR,3BA$7.69
The OysterBelon2BR,2BA$4.94
Half Moon HarbourB52BR,2BA$3.52
152 E 79th St, Unit 2f152 E 79th St2BR,2BA$7.33
1413 Second Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$4.99
540 W 114th St, Unit 3540 W 114th St2BR,1BA$7.14
257 W 97th St, Unit 2FL257 W 97th St1BR,1BA$6.43
278 W 86th St86th1BR,1BA$5.75
64 W 82nd St5F1BR,1BA$6.80
252-254 E 74th StSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$7.60

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Upper West Side, New York, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upper West Side

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

There are currently 4080 Apartments for Rent in Upper West Side, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,550 to $60,000. There are also 467 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Upper West Side ranging from $1,500 to $100,000.

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 $1,500 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,719.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Upper West Side range from $4,600 to $35,330, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,510 to $100,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,550.

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