According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a 1-bedroom on the Upper West Side are hovering around $2,900 (compared to a $2,895 average for New York City). So how does the low-end pricing on an Upper West Side rental look these days—and what might you get for the price?
We took a look at local listings for studios and 1-bedroom apartments to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood. Read on for the cheapest listings available as of Dec. 15th, below.
80 West 105th St., #32
Listed at $1,595 / month, this studio apartment, located at 80 West 105th St. (at Amsterdam Ave.), is 33.4 percent less than the $2,395 / month median rent for a studio on the Upper West Side. In the unit, expect to find high ceilings, hardwood flooring, and other features. Both cats and dogs are allowed. (See the complete listing here.)
248 West 64th St., #3f
This studio apartment, situated at 248 West 64th Street (at West End Ave & W 64th St), is listed for $1,625 / month. In the unit, expect to find central heating, hardwood flooring, and other features. Amenities offered in the building include a fitness center, concierge service, outdoor space, and on-site laundry—and it's located "steps from Columbus Circle, Lincoln Center, Central Park, Juilliard, and Fordham University." Cats and dogs are not welcome. (See the complete listing here.)
326 West 74th St., #33
Here's a studio apartment at 326 West 74th St., which, at 550 square feet, is going for $1,699 / month. The building offers on-site laundry and more. In the unit, anticipate air conditioning, hardwood flooring, a walk-in closet, and a "brand new kitchen," according to the listing. Pet owners, take heed: cats and dogs are allowed "on a case by case basis." (See the full listing here.)
235 West 100th St.
2790 Broadway
Listed at $1,750 / month, this studio apartment is located at 2790 Broadway (at West 107th Street). Building amenities include a swimming pool, an elevator, on-site laundry and recreational lounge. In the unit, which comes furnished, expect to find high ceilings, air conditioning, a dishwasher and microwave. Feline companions are permitted. (Here's the listing.)
