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1-bedroom apartments for rent in Upper East Side

Upper East Side has 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms as the most common apartment sizes, and this page shows 223+ apartments for rent in the neighborhood. That makes it a useful area for renters comparing single-bedroom options against nearby submarkets like Yorkville and Lenox Hill. The neighborhood averages a 3.9/5 building rating across 195 rated buildings, with an average tenancy length of 11.5 months based on 37 relisted units and an average rent increase of 15.5% based on 334 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ).

Browse 223+ 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Use this page to narrow by the current inventory in the neighborhood and compare options against the median rent of $4,790. Openigloo helps you check renter-first details before you apply, including building and landlord review signals when available. For a 1-bedroom search, budget for the full monthly cost, not just asking rent, since fees, utilities, and move-in terms can change what fits.

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What to check before for 1-bedroom apartments in Upper East Side, Manhattan

  • Expect 223+ apartments for rent in Upper East Side, with 1-bedroom units most relevant to this page.
  • The median rent is $4,790, so compare each apartment against your monthly budget before touring.
  • Upper East Side also has strong 2-bedroom inventory nearby, which can affect pricing and competition for 1-bedroom units.
  • Check building reviews and landlord history on Openigloo when available to spot issues before applying.
  • Confirm the lease term, deposit, and any broker fee up front so the total move-in cost is clear.

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