Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Neighborhood of New York, NY from $2,595 (11 Rentals)
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Uptown - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in New York
Named as one of the Best Affordable Areas to rent in New York by our New York, NY Local Expert Joshua Carlucci. See how it ranks!
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Uptown, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Uptown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Uptown Studio Apartments | $3,311 | $1,900 | $9,000 |
Uptown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,610 | $2,595 | $8,510 |
Uptown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,905 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
Uptown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,622 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Uptown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,833 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Uptown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,711 | $1,375 | $7,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Uptown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Uptown is under $3,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Uptown?
The cheapest apartment in Uptown is The Centre which is listed at $2,650, while the average apartment in Uptown costs $3,875.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Uptown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Uptown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Uptown?
Cheap apartments in Uptown have an average cost of $592 which is $3,283 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Uptown.
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