1-Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side Under $5,000

As of July 2, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 39 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Upper East Side under $5,000/month, starting at $2,795/month. Listings are aggregated from StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, and CityRealty and refreshed every 3 hours.

The UES is refined and residential with Museum Mile, Central Park access, and upscale shopping. The Q train's Second Avenue line has improved transit. Rents range from moderate to very high.

39 listings available — updated July 2, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours

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117 East 77th Street 9B

$4,674/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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409 East 74th Street 2B

$2,900/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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151 East 81st Street 7C

$3,295/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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171 East 77th Street 3F

$3,700/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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500 East 76th Street 5FS

$3,400/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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1556 2nd Avenue 2N

$3,700/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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323 East 78th Street 3C

$4,200/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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242 East 75th Street 1A

$3,295/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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1441 York Avenue 2FS

$3,250/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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318 East 78th Street 28

$3,050/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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311 East 81st Street 2RE

$3,395/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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410 East 78th Street 1FW

$2,895/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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1321 3rd Avenue 4B

$3,675/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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152 East 84th Street 5I

$4,250/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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439 East 75th Street 21

$3,750/mo
1 bed1 bath
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Upper East SideMgmt Co.
StreetEasy
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203 East 74th Street 4C

$3,800/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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1425 York Avenue 7C

$3,595/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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1220 Lexington Avenue 4C

$3,900/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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123 East 82nd Street 4D

$4,000/mo
1 bed1 bath
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Upper East SideMgmt Co.
StreetEasy
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61 East 75th Street 1FF

$4,000/mo
1 bed1 bath
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Frequently asked

How many 1-bedroom apartments are available in Upper East Side right now?

As of July 2, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 39 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Upper East Side under $5,000/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, and more.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom in Upper East Side?

Among current Rentomatics listings, 1-bedroom apartments in Upper East Side start at $2,795/month, with an average of $3,600 and a median of $3,600/month. Prices reflect 39 active listings updated July 2, 2026.

How often are Rentomatics listings updated?

Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours by scraping StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, Compass, Douglas Elliman, and OpenIgloo. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.

Does Rentomatics show broker fees?

Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments. Broker fee status is inferred from listing source metadata when not explicitly provided.

What is Upper East Side like?

The UES is refined and residential with Museum Mile, Central Park access, and upscale shopping. The Q train's Second Avenue line has improved transit. Rents range from moderate to very high.

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