What does the affordable filter mean on this page?

It shows market-relative affordable apartments for rent in Upper West Side, based on asking rent at or below $4,600. It is a pricing filter, not a housing-assistance program.

Is this income-restricted, subsidized, or housing-lottery housing?

No. These are market-rate apartments for rent that meet Openigloo’s market-relative affordability threshold for this scope. They are not NYCHA, HPD, Section 8, or lottery units.

How is the affordable threshold decided?

Openigloo sets it using the 25th percentile of gross rents for the Upper West Side neighborhood in Manhattan, then clamps it to a safe floor and ceiling so the filter stays realistic. For this page, the ceiling is $4,600.

How many apartments for rent are on this page, and what is the typical rent?

There are 44 apartments for rent, and the median rent is $3,900. That gives you a quick read on how the filtered inventory compares with the middle of the market.

What should I confirm before applying to an affordable apartment?

Confirm broker fee, security deposit, utility setup, move-in charges, and the lease term. A unit can meet the asking-rent filter and still cost more once fees and monthly extras are included.

What factors affect affordability here?

Location within Upper West Side, building age, amenities, and lease terms can all change asking rent and total monthly cost. Smaller differences in size or finish can also push a unit above your budget even within the same neighborhood.

How should I use building reviews on Openigloo?

Check the review patterns before touring or applying, especially if you are comparing multiple buildings. The page filter tells you the asking-rent range; reviews help you spot issues that are not visible in the photos or floor plan.

Affordable apartments for rent in Upper West Side

Upper West Side is a residential Manhattan neighborhood with 44 apartments for rent on this page. Most of the inventory here is 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms, so budget planning usually depends on how much space you need and whether you are sharing the rent. The neighborhood 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)

Browse 44 affordable apartments for rent in Upper West Side, Manhattan. This page uses a market-relative affordability threshold, not an income-restricted program, and the current ceiling is $4,600 in asking rent. You can narrow by neighborhood and compare what is available across Upper West Side, Lincoln Square, and Manhattan Valley. Openigloo helps you check building-level reviews, tenant signals, and rent context before you apply. Even when asking rent fits the filter, the full monthly cost still matters, including fees, utilities, broker fee, and deposit. That matters here because bedroom mix and location within the neighborhood can move budgets quickly.

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What to check when comparing affordable apartments in Upper West Side, Manhattan

Expect mostly 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments for rent in Upper West Side.
The affordable filter here means asking rent at or below $4,600, not subsidized or income-restricted housing.
Compare building reviews on Openigloo before touring, since building-level experiences can vary a lot by address.
Ask about broker fees, deposits, move-in charges, and utilities before you apply so the monthly cost stays realistic.
Use the neighborhood scope to compare Upper West Side with Lincoln Square and Manhattan Valley if your budget is tight.

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Affordable apartments for rent in Upper West Side

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Rent-stabilized

Upper West Side·Studio, 1 bath

3.8(9)

41 West 86 Street #03B

$2,973

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Upper West Side·1 bed, 1 bath

3.4(4)

323 West 75 Street #2C

$4,000

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Upper West Side·Studio, 1 bath

3.8(9)

41 West 86 Street #04C

$3,302

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Upper West Side·Studio, 1 bath

4.0(12)

189 West 89 Street #004L

$4,148

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What to check when comparing affordable apartments in Upper West Side, Manhattan

Expect mostly 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments for rent in Upper West Side.
The affordable filter here means asking rent at or below $4,600, not subsidized or income-restricted housing.
Compare building reviews on Openigloo before touring, since building-level experiences can vary a lot by address.
Ask about broker fees, deposits, move-in charges, and utilities before you apply so the monthly cost stays realistic.
Use the neighborhood scope to compare Upper West Side with Lincoln Square and Manhattan Valley if your budget is tight.