2-Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Upper East Side Under $2,500

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.

136 listings available — updated May 20, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours

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Upper East SideLandlord
Craigslist

Upper East Side

$1,950/mo
2 bed
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Upper East Side
Zumper

178 E 80th St

$2,550/mo
2 bed1 bath
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Upper East SideBroker
StreetEasy
Verified

1450 1st Avenue 12B

$2,995/mo
2 bed1 bath
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Upper East SideBroker
Compass
Verified

37-21 80th Street, Unit 4C

$2,995/mo
2 bed1 bath
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Upper East Side
Zillow

352 E 91st St APT 16, New York, NY 10128

$3,000/mo
2 bed1 bath475 sqft
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Upper East SideBroker
Compass
Verified

77-16 78th Street

$3,000/mo
2 bed1 bath
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Upper East SideLandlord
Craigslist

Upper East Side

$3,195/mo
2 bed
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Upper East SideLandlord
Craigslist

Upper East Side

$3,195/mo
2 bed
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Upper East SideBroker
Compass
Verified

78-34 79th Street

$3,200/mo
2 bed1 bath2,112 sqft
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Upper East SideMgmt Co.
StreetEasy
Verified

436 East 75th Street 2RE

$3,200/mo
2 bed1 bath
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Upper East Side
Zillow

316 E 93rd St APT 5, New York, NY 10128

$3,235/mo
2 bed1 bath
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Upper East SideLandlord
Craigslist

Upper East Side

$3,295/mo
2 bed
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Upper East Side
Zillow

437 E 80th St, New York, NY 10075

$3,300/mo
2 bed1 bath
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Upper East SideBroker
StreetEasy
Verified

426 East 77th Street 3RE

$3,300/mo
2 bed1 bath
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Upper East Side
Zillow

208 E 82nd St, New York

$3,350/mo
2 bed
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Upper East SideBroker
StreetEasy
Verified

208 East 82nd Street 31

$3,350/mo
2 bed1 bath
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Upper East Side
Zillow

501 E 85th St APT 2C, New York, NY 10028

$3,395/mo
2 bed1 bath
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Upper East SideBroker
StreetEasy
Verified

314 East 78th Street 5

$3,395/mo
2 bed1 bath
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Upper East Side
Zillow

302 E 94th St APT 1D, New York, NY 10128

$3,400/mo
2 bed1 bath
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Upper East SideBroker
StreetEasy
Verified

426 East 77th Street 5B

$3,400/mo
2 bed1 bath
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Frequently asked

How many 2-bedroom apartments are available in Upper East Side right now?

As of May 20, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 136 2-bedroom apartments for rent in Upper East Side under $2,500/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, and more.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom in Upper East Side?

Among current Rentomatics listings, 2-bedroom apartments in Upper East Side start at $1,950/month, with an average of $3,924 and a median of $4,000/month. Prices reflect 136 active listings updated May 20, 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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