Affordable studio apartments for rent in All Upper West Side
All Upper West Side in Manhattan has 28+ apartments for rent on this page, and the most common bedroom sizes in the area are 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms. For studio apartments, that can mean tighter inventory and more competition for units that fit a smaller budget. The neighborhood averages a 4.0/5 building rating across 154 rated buildings, with an average tenancy length of 5.3 months based on 128 relisted units and an average rent increase of 10.0% based on 432 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Browse 28+ affordable studio apartments for rent in All Upper West Side, Manhattan. This page helps you narrow by studio layout and a market-relative affordability cap of $3,400, based on the cheapest roughly 25% of asking rents in this scope. Openigloo helps you compare apartments for rent with renter reviews, building-level signals, and filters that matter before you tour. Because this is market-relative affordable housing, it is not income-restricted or lottery housing, and the full monthly cost still matters beyond asking rent, including fees, utilities, deposits, and broker fees.
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What to check before for studio affordable apartments in All Upper West Side, Manhattan
- Expect a smaller studio budget to work harder here because the median rent is $3,176 and the affordability cap is $3,400.
- Use this page to compare 28+ apartments for rent, but confirm the total move-in cost before you apply.
- Affordable on Openigloo means market-relative affordability, not Section 8, NYCHA, HPD, or housing-lottery housing.
- For studio apartments, check whether the sleeping area, kitchen setup, storage, and single bathroom fit your daily routine.
- Review building-level feedback on Openigloo for signs of rent increases, tenancy turnover, and management issues before scheduling a tour.
