What is the average apartment size in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY?

The average size for a Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY apartment is 603 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Upper West Side?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Upper West Side is $4,383 per month, a 12.85% decrease from last years average of $5,029.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Upper West Side?

In Upper West Side, studios rent for $3,413 per month, one-bedroom units average $4,478 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $8,840 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $9,948 per month

What is the average apartment size in Upper West Side?

The typical apartment in Upper West Side offers about 603 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Upper West Side?

Studio apartments in Upper West Side average 464 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 624 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,151 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,527 sq. ft.

Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Upper West Side?

The typical rent budget in Upper West Side ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 95% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Upper West Side?

In Upper West Side, 64% of households rent while 36% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 08, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Upper West Side is $4,383, a 12.85% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $5,029.

Studio Apartments at $3,413 offer the most budget-friendly option with 464 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 624 square feet for $4,478, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $8,840 offer 1,151 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,527 sq ft) for $9,948, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY

Last updated: April 08, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$4,383	603 sq. ft.
Studio	$3,413	464 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$4,478	624 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$8,840	1,151 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$9,948	1,527 sq. ft.

Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY have decreased by 12.85% over the past year. The average rent moved from $5,029 to $4,383.

What's the typical rent budget in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY (95%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY?

32,733 or 64% of the households in Upper West Side, Manhattan, NY are renter-occupied while 18,014 or 36% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Upper West Side?

Washington Heights $2,741/month

Inwood $2,815/month

Harlem $3,315/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $5,501/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Upper West Side?

Sutton Place $6,609/month

Lincoln Square $6,694/month

Central Park South $7,263/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Manhattan, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Central Park South	$7,263
Lincoln Square	$6,694
Sutton Place	$6,609
TriBeCa	$6,506
NoHo	$6,410
Carnegie Hill	$6,334
NoMad	$6,264
East Village	$6,111
Lenox Hill	$6,032
Central Midtown	$6,005
Chelsea	$5,856
Flatiron District	$5,836
Turtle Bay	$5,579
Murray Hill	$5,516
Financial District	$5,500
West Village	$5,408
Theatre District - Times Square	$5,388
Manhattan Valley	$5,378
Clinton - Hell's Kitchen	$5,323
Kips Bay	$5,311
Yorkville	$5,128
Upper West Side	$5,106
Lower East Side	$4,999
Battery Park City	$4,979
Roosevelt Island	$4,952
Garment District	$4,745
Koreatown	$4,673
Gramercy Park	$4,640
Greenwich Village	$4,506
East Harlem	$3,714
Harlem	$3,315
Inwood	$2,815
Washington Heights	$2,741

Manhattan | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Upper West Side is 3% higher than in Battery Park City

$5,106

Upper West Side rent is 16% higher than Manhattan average

Average Rent $5,106

$4,979

Battery Park City rent is 14% higher than Manhattan average

Average Rent $4,979

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Upper West Side apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.