1-Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Upper West Side Under $1,500
The UWS is classic Manhattan — Central Park, the Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center, and tree-lined residential streets. It's family-friendly with excellent transit via the 1/2/3 and B/C trains.
126 listings available — updated May 21, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
No under $1,500 1-bedrooms in Upper West Side right now — here are the most affordable options nearby.
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• — 1 bed / 1 bath (555 W 59th St #11E, Upper West Side) [Zumper]
$1,900/mo
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Frequently asked
How many 1-bedroom apartments are available in Upper West Side right now?
As of May 21, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 126 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Upper West Side under $1,500/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, and more.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom in Upper West Side?
Among current Rentomatics listings, 1-bedroom apartments in Upper West Side start at $850/month, with an average of $2,892 and a median of $3,150/month. Prices reflect 126 active listings updated May 21, 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 West Side like?
The UWS is classic Manhattan — Central Park, the Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center, and tree-lined residential streets. It's family-friendly with excellent transit via the 1/2/3 and B/C trains.