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Affordable 1-bedroom apartments for rent in good cause buildings in Upper West Side

Upper West Side commonly has 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments for rent, and this page is focused on 19+ 1-bedroom options. That mix is useful if you want a one-bedroom in a neighborhood where smaller and mid-size units are both common. Upper West Side has an average building rating of 4.0/5 across 94 rated buildings, an average tenancy length of 5.3 months based on 86 relisted units, and an average rent increase of 10.0% based on 257 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ)

Find 19+ affordable 1-bedroom apartments for rent in good cause buildings in Upper West Side, Manhattan. This page narrows by bedroom size, neighborhood, and tenant-protection status, with asking rents up to $4,600. Openigloo helps you compare building and landlord signals before you tour. The affordable filter here is market-relative: it uses the 25th percentile of gross rents for this scope, not income-restricted housing. Check full monthly costs, since fees, utilities, broker fee, and deposit can change the real budget.

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What to check before for 1-bedroom affordable, good cause apartments in Upper West Side, Manhattan

  • You’re browsing 19+ apartments for rent in Upper West Side, focused on 1-bedroom units in good cause buildings.
  • Median rent on this page is $3,960, so budget planning should account for units above and below that midpoint.
  • The affordable threshold is $4,600, which means asking rents at or below that cap are included here.
  • Good cause is a tenant-protection category, not a guarantee of lower rent or easier approval.
  • Confirm lease terms, renewal language, and any move-in fees before applying, since total monthly cost can differ from asking rent.

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