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Rental prices in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY have increased by 0.68% over the past year. The average rent moved from $5,325 to $5,361.
Check out the average rent in Manhattan.
The national average price of rental apartments is $1,741, while the average monthly rent in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY is $5,361.
The average monthly rent for an apartment in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY is around $5,361.
A share of 2% of apartments in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY have the cheapest rents between $2,501-$3,000. Around 98% of Upper West Side's apartments have monthly rents between > $3,000.
The largest share of rentals in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY (98%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Prices and availability in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY were last updated on 22 Feb 2026.
The best apartments in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY are: Mat Miriam Lawrence Realty, LLC, Westside Park 96 Realty, LLC, 342 West 84th Street, Heather Brand Fourth, LLC and 95th Street.
The average rent in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY is $5,304.
The price range for a studio apartment in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY is between $6,000 and $6,700.
In Upper West Side 64% of the housing is rented out compared to 36% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 49% of Upper West Side's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 50% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 0.7% are single-family rentals.
The Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City is one of the most desirable and historic neighborhoods that New York has to offer. It's located along the Hudson River with an amazing amount of culturally significant attractions, including the Metropolitan Opera, Lincoln Center and the American Museum of Natural History. Many families who rent and can afford to live in this neighborhood will enjoy an above-average public school system run by the New York City Department of Education. Or, for professionals who work anywhere in Manhattan or other boroughs nearby (like Brooklyn or the Bronx), this is an ideal place to rent. Meanwhile, for outdoor recreation, the Upper West Side neighborhood is bordered on the east by Central Park, which provides green spaces to picnic, walking trails and even a zoo.
It's estimated that a little more than 60% of the population on the Upper West Side are renters. As such, there are a variety of rental apartments available from studios to larger, four-bedroom homes with gorgeous architecture in historical buildings. Most of the rental buildings are towers with 24-hour lobby attendants and doormen. They often cater to busy renters, so there are lifestyle amenities, like dry cleaning service, modern fitness centers, parking options and indoor pools. Of course, the views from each apartment building are gorgeous, especially for renters who are lucky enough to overlook the Hudson River or Central Park. Floor-to-ceiling windows on the upper levels are another big perk of being a renter in a well-appointed rental building on the Upper West Side.
In total, Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY has 105,223 residents, 56,060 women and 49,163 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Upper West Side’s population is 43.
Because the Upper West Side is a popular neighborhood in Manhattan, there are tons of amenities around this area, including fine dining restaurants, convenience stores and all kinds of shopping options. In fact, a renter can literally walk out their front door and have a bounty of places to explore. There are also lots of parks other than Central Park on the Upper West Side, including DeWitt Clinton Park and Damrosch Park with a children's playground. Other notable places in this part of town include the Eleanor Roosevelt Memorial, as well as Strawberry Fields in memory of John Lennon. Tourists and renters alike will enjoy visiting the many attractions on the Upper West Side.
There is a total of 49,846 households in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY. Of these, 10,096 have children and 39,750 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 23,218 family households and 26,627 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Upper West Side is 1.87 people, on average. The median household annual income in Upper West Side equals $157,866, and the monthly housing costs equal $3,082.
Public transportation is known to be excellent for renters in New York City. That includes an extensive subway and bus system that goes all through the Upper West Side neighborhood near many rental apartments. In particular, there are two subway lines - the IRT Broadway-Seventh Avenue Line and the IND Eighth Avenue Line - that serve the neighborhood of the Upper West Side. Most of the renters don't own cars in Manhattan because it's easier to use public transportation to get around. Plus, being able to walk to practically everything in this part of New York is a great perk for renters living here. Finally, for air travel, there are two major airports that are easy to get to from rental apartments on the Upper West Side, and both are located in Queens - the John F. Kennedy International Airport (15 miles away) and LaGuardia Airport (10 miles away).
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY have no high school education, 10% went to high-school, and 9% have partially completed college. Moreover, 2% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 34% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 43% hold a Graduate Degree.
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