Studio apartments for rent under $3,000 in Upper West Side
Upper West Side studios and 1-bedrooms are the most common fit in this neighborhood, and this page shows 18 apartments for rent in the under-$3,000 range. The Upper West Side has an average building rating of 3.8 from 130 ratings, and the average tenancy length is 41 months. The average rent increase is 7.9% (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
This page shows 18 studio apartments for rent under $3,000 in Upper West Side, Manhattan. Use it to narrow by studio size, neighborhood, and price so you can compare options in one place. Openigloo helps you check renter-first details like building and landlord reviews before you apply. For studios, pay attention to layout, storage, and how the kitchen and sleeping area share the same space while you compare rent and building quality.
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What to check before for studio under $3k apartments in Upper West Side, Manhattan
- Expect compact layouts where the sleeping area, kitchen, and storage share one room, so check photos and floor plans closely.
- The median rent on this page is $2,509, which gives you a quick baseline for comparing studio apartments for rent under $3,000.
- Confirm the full monthly cost before applying, including utilities, move-in fees, and any broker fee or deposit.
- Review building-level feedback on Openigloo to spot recurring issues with maintenance, management, or lease handling.
- If a unit seems close to your budget, ask about lease term, renewal terms, and any concessions that could change the real monthly cost.



