What can $1,800 get you on the Upper East Side right now?

Finding an apartment is tough. Finding an apartment you can actually afford is even harder. That is why we, here at RentHop wants to give a little insight on whatโ€™s on the market right now, in different price ranges.

If you are unfamiliar with the Upper East Side neighborhood of Manhattan, let us give you a little run down. The neighborhood is known for being posh and wealthy, with the real estate being a mixture of high rises, low rises, and brownstones. It is a cultural neighborhood, as it is home to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim, and so much more. The apartment has a little bit of everything, including studio apartments for $1,800 or under.

 

1. East 74th street

 

 

 

 

1. East 74th street
Neighborhood: Upper East Side, Upper Manhattan, Manhattan
Price: $1,695
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Pet Friendly: Yes

If you are looking for an affordable studio apartment on the Upper East Side, this one would be a good option. The studio is spacious, and it comes with high ceilings, wood floors, and new appliances in the kitchen. It is also in close proximity to transportation and restaurants.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. E 89th St

 

2. E 89th St
Neighborhood: Yorkville, Upper East Side, Upper Manhattan, Manhattan
Price: $1,800
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Pet Friendly: Cats allowed

If exposed brick is what turns your head, look no further. For the price of $1,800 you can get a studio apartment on the Upper East Side covered in exposed brick! This charming studio is big, bright, has a new kitchen and bathroom, and high ceilings. Worth checking out.

 

 

3. East 89th Street

 

 

 

 

3. East 89th Street
Neighborhood: Yorkville, Upper East Side, Upper Manhattan, Manhattan
Price: $1,789
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Pet Friendly: Unknown

Another option for a studio on the Upper East Side is this one right here. Itโ€™s charming and large, has big windows that provide natural sunlight to enter the apartment and the most attractive part? It has a decorative brick fireplace. It doesn’t get much more cozy and New York than that.

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. York Avenue

 

4. York Avenue
Neighborhood: Upper East Side, Upper Manhattan, Manhattan
Price: $1,737
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Pet Friendly: Yes

This studio apartment is located in a low rise building on a quiet tree lined street. Perfect if youโ€™re looking for something located in a more quiet part of the Upper East Side. The location is great as it is close to everything you need in terms of bars, restaurants, grocery stores etc. Worth checking out.

 

 

5. 1683 First Avenue

 

 

 

 

5. 1683 First Avenue
Neighborhood: Yorkville, Upper East Side, Upper Manhattan, Manhattan
Price: $1,795
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Pet Friendly: Unknown

Last but not least, we have yet another studio apartment to show you. This apartment is located in a well maintained pre-war building, and the apartment comes with hardwood floors, high ceilings, tons of space, stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, and plenty of natural sun light.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Looking for a new place to call home in New York City? Check our blog for more posts like this, aimed to give you an idea of whatโ€™s out there, and in what price range.

Faye Chou
Faye Chou
Faye is the Managing Director of the RentHop Operations team. In her 10 years at RentHop, Faye has written numerous articles on a variety of real estate topics. If you're interested in learning more about the current state of the rental housing market or want Faye's best tips for your apartment search then check out more of her articles.

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