Pet-friendly apartments for rent in Upper West Side
Upper West Side has 277+ apartments for rent, and the most common unit types are 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms. That mix matters for renters with pets because the unit size, layout, and monthly budget often need to line up with how much space a pet needs. Openigloo building data for Upper West Side shows an average 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)
Pet-friendly apartments for rent in Upper West Side: 277+ current options in Manhattan, with a median rent of $6,057. Use this page to narrow by neighborhood and compare units that allow pets. Openigloo helps you screen buildings with renter-first signals, including review data and common pet policies, so you can compare apartments for rent before you apply. Pet-friendly does not mean every pet is accepted, so confirm fees, breed or weight limits, deposits, and any documentation with the agent.
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What to check before for pet-friendly apartments in Upper West Side, Manhattan
- Expect most of the inventory to be 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms, so budget planning often depends on both unit size and the $6,057 median rent.
- Pet-friendly is a filter for buildings or units that allow pets, not a guarantee that every dog or cat will be approved.
- Confirm pet rent, one-time fees, breed or weight limits, and any move-in paperwork before you submit an application.
- Compare building reviews on Openigloo to see how past tenants describe maintenance, management, and lease renewals.
- For the full monthly cost, factor in rent plus fees, utilities, and any broker fee or deposit that may apply.



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