Affordable apartments for rent in Upper West Side
Upper West Side apartments for rent on this page are mostly studios and 1-bedrooms, with 67 affordable apartments for rent in the current scope. Building-level trends show a median rent of $3,100 for this neighborhood; individual units can differ (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page shows 67 affordable apartments for rent in Upper West Side, Manhattan, with asking rents at or below $3,500/month. Use it to narrow by neighborhood and compare studios and 1-bedrooms without sorting through higher-priced options. Openigloo helps you compare renter-first details like building reviews and landlord patterns, so you can look past the rent number. Since affordable means different things by neighborhood and bedroom mix, check the full monthly cost, lease terms, and any move-in fees before you apply.
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What to check before for affordable apartments in Upper West Side, Manhattan
- Affordable here means apartments asking at or below $3,500/month for this Upper West Side scope.
- Most of the apartments for rent in this area are studios and 1-bedrooms, which can affect storage, layout, and monthly budget.
- Compare the asking rent with the full move-in cost, including deposit, broker fee, and any utility charges.
- Use building review details to watch for recurring issues with maintenance, noise, or management.
- Confirm lease length, application requirements, and whether the unit has any extra fees before you tour.








