Average rent in Upper West Side, Manhattan
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,654 | $3,300 | $4,395 | 1,135 |
| 1 Bedroom | $3,495 | $4,775 | $6,750 | 2,082 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $4,000 | $6,500 | $10,500 | 1,221 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $4,750 | $7,500 | $16,750 | 479 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $5,573 | $9,473 | $26,050 | 144 |
Apartments for rent in the Upper West Side
The newest listings in the Upper West Side from StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Features reported in listings
- Elevator
- Laundry in building
- Dishwasher
- Doorman
- Building gym
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor space
- In-unit laundry
- Listings indicating some pets are allowed
Reported apartment size
- studio
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedroom
- 3 bedroom
- 4-bedroom
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 4,449 of 5,041 geocoded listings. These are the most commonly nearby weekday routes, based on each listing’s nearest station. Straight-line distance does not measure walking access.
- 1 route
- B route
- C route
- 2 route
- 3 route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 1, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
168 indexable building pages have a listing address matched to the DHCR building registry. A building match does not confirm the status of any apartment in it.
Showing the 5 linked buildings with the most listing history.
Based on Leaseswap listings tracked during the last 6 months. Feature shares count explicit affirmative reports over all tracked listings; a missing detail is unknown, not a negative. Apartment size is based on listings that report square footage. Updated October 1, 2026.
The Upper West Side includes several distinct apartment settings, and the exact block matters when comparing listings. The Landmarks Preservation Commission’s Upper West Side/Central Park West designation report documents side-street row houses, five- and six-story tenements and flats along parts of Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues, and much taller apartment buildings along Central Park West and Broadway. The report’s historic district covers only a defined part of the neighborhood, so use its map to check a specific address rather than assuming every Upper West Side building has the same status.
Those building types suggest practical questions for an apartment search. On a side street, confirm whether an older row house has been divided into separate units and ask how entry and shared areas work. In a walk-up or smaller flat building, verify the floor, stairs, and unit access. In a larger apartment building, ask about elevator service, building staff, and shared facilities. Historic architecture does not reveal current interior condition or services, so inspect the exact unit and get building-specific details in writing.
Riverside Park offers another way to understand the west-side blocks. NYC Parks traces its design to plans for a scenic park and drive along Manhattan’s western shore, with later designers adapting the route to existing slopes and views. The park developed over time, rather than following one unchanged design. One distinct segment is Cherry Walk, a paved route beside the river. NYC Parks says it opened in 2001 and was repaved in 2025, with separate walking and bicycle paths and stone protection at selected shoreline locations. Current work or conditions may change, so check the parks department’s latest notices before relying on a particular segment.
Bloomingdale Library offers another civic reference, with a two-story layout documented by NYPL. For a useful comparison, pair the exact listing address with the LPC map, the building form described in the designation report, and nearby public spaces. Verify current unit condition, access, included services, and lease terms directly with the property contact.
Sources: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic District designation report, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, historic district map, NYC Parks, Riverside Park and Cherry Walk, New York Public Library, Bloomingdale Library
A one-bedroom apartment in Upper West Side is 4% below the Manhattan median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- How does the Upper West Side housing stock vary by block?
- The LPC report describes row houses on side streets, smaller tenements and flats along portions of Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues, and taller apartment buildings along Central Park West and Broadway.
- Does the Upper West Side historic district include every neighborhood block?
- No. The LPC designation has a mapped boundary. Check the exact building address against the official map.
- Which apartment features are reported in Upper West Side?
- Across Upper West Side's 5,064 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Elevator was reported in 3,702 of 5,064 tracked listings (73%). Laundry in building was reported in 3,547 of 5,064 tracked listings (70%). Dishwasher was reported in 3,298 of 5,064 tracked listings (65%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in Upper West Side?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 4,449 of 5,041 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are 1, B, C, 2, 3. This is geographic proximity, not a walking-access or current-service guarantee. Source: MTA Subway Stations dataset.
- What is the median rent for a studio apartment in Upper West Side?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in Upper West Side, Manhattan is $3,300 per month, based on 1,135 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 13% below the Manhattan median of $3,800 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Upper West Side?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Upper West Side, Manhattan is $4,775 per month, based on 2,082 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 4% below the Manhattan median of $4,985 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Upper West Side?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Upper West Side, Manhattan is $6,500 per month, based on 1,221 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 8% above the Manhattan median of $5,995 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Upper West Side?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Upper West Side, Manhattan is $7,500 per month, based on 479 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 2% below the Manhattan median of $7,636 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Upper West Side?
- The median asking rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Upper West Side, Manhattan is $9,473 per month, based on 144 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 5% below the Manhattan median of $9,995 for the same apartment size.
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