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Uptown, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown area of New York, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at The Reserve priced from $1,860. 57 W 127th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,870. Here are the most affordable Uptown apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - D4BR,2BA$1,860
57 W 127th St1X12BR,2BA$1,870
The CentreDeluxe Alcove StudioStudio,1BA$2,400
Third at BanksideSNStudio,1BA$2,736
River Club ApartmentsCarteret1BR,1BA$2,739
The SmileStudio RH KitchenStudio,1BA$3,125
605 W 112th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,200
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3,300
120 West 97th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$3,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown, NY

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown area is the $1.53 price per square foot 1987 Madison Ave Model at 1987 Madison Ave, Unit Apt. #1 in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Uptown apartment is the Perfect Sized Two BR Model at Mariner's Landing Apartments starting at $3,709 with a $2.97 price per square foot in the Uptown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1987 Madison Ave, Unit Apt. #11987 Madison Ave2BR,1.5BA$1.53
Mariner's Landing ApartmentsPerfect Sized Two BR2BR,2BA$2.97
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - D4BR,2BA$1.72
57 W 127th St1X12BR,2BA$1.82
112 W 128th St, Unit 4112 W 128th St2BR,1BA$3.45
517 W 113th St2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$3.50
Edgewater Town Center ApartmentsOne Bedroom- 903 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$2.85
River Club ApartmentsCarteret1BR,1.5BA$3.42
The CentreDeluxe Alcove StudioStudio ,1BA$4.00
149 W 120th St, Unit 3149 W 120th St1BR,1BA$5.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Uptown

What type of rentals are currently available in Uptown?

There are currently 3641 Apartments for Rent in Uptown, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $20,920. There are also 365 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Uptown ranging from $1,200 to $15,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Uptown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Uptown ranges from $1,200 to $15,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,208.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Uptown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Uptown range from $1,200 to $18,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,025 to $15,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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