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The most affordable apartments for rent in the Upper West Side, New York City

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Published on October 23, 2019
The most affordable apartments for rent in the Upper West Side, New York City153 W. 89th St. | Photo: Zumper

Need a budget-friendly new spot? Though apartment hunting can be challenging, don't despair just yet — there are deals to be had. So what does an affordable rent on a rental in the Upper West Side look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

Per Walk Score ratings, the neighborhood is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $3,180, compared to a $2,710 one-bedroom median for New York City as a whole.

A look at local listings in the Upper West Side via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide paints a picture of what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in this New York City neighborhood.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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153 W. 89th St.

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Photo: Zumper

First, there's this 526-square-foot apartment at 153 W. 89th St., listed at $1,800/month.

In the unit, expect to find high ceilings, hardwood flooring and granite countertops. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. 

(See the listing here.)

155 W. 83rd St.

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Photo: Zumper

Check out this studio apartment at 155 W. 83rd St., listed at $1,950/month.

The building features on-site laundry. You can also expect to see a dishwasher, stainless steel appliances and central heating in the furnished apartment. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(Here's the listing.)

256 W. 85th St.

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Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 256 W. 85th St., is also listed for $1,950/month.

The unit has high ceilings, a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring, a fireplace and a renovated kitchen. This rental is cat-friendly. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the listing here.)

305 W. 92nd St.

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Photo: Zumper

Over at 305 W. 92nd St., there's this studio apartment, going for $2,000/month.

You can expect hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet in the apartment. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The building offers on-site laundry. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(View the listing here.)


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