Apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Upper East Side
Upper East Side has a large concentration of 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments for rent, with 27+ apartments for rent in this top rated buildings search. That makes it useful for renters comparing space and budget across nearby options in Manhattan. The neighborhood’s building-level trend data shows an average building rating of 3.9/5 across 195 rated buildings, 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 27+ apartments for rent in top rated buildings in Upper East Side, Manhattan. Use this page to narrow your search by neighborhood and compare options in a part of the Upper East Side where one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments are most common. Openigloo helps you screen buildings with renter reviews and ratings before you apply, so you can compare building-level signals alongside rent, layout, and lease terms. Top rated buildings reflect review scores on Openigloo, but you should still confirm the unit’s condition, fees, and move-in costs before signing.
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What to check before for top rated apartments in Upper East Side, Manhattan
- Expect a smaller, more curated set of apartments for rent: 27+ current options in top rated buildings.
- The median rent is $5,330, so budget around that level when comparing one-bedroom and two-bedroom options.
- Upper East Side search results often center on 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments, which can help narrow your budget.
- Check building reviews, move-in fees, and lease terms before applying, since a strong rating does not guarantee a low-cost move-in.
- Confirm what the rent includes, especially utilities, broker fee, deposit, and any building-specific charges.

















