Renters know that Manhattan is expensive. Although the median price for an apartment in the borough remained at $4,995 this month; those wishing to rent in popular neighborhoods must be ready to dig into their pockets. Renters can browse the best Upper Manhattan listings in October 2025 to find competitive rental opportunities.
With summer behind us, renters will now find more opportunities for great apartments. However, prices will increase now through the end of the season, so renters must evaluate their budgets accordingly. The following Manhattan apartments for rent under $2,562 offer laundry facilities, lots of natural light, and access to great building amenities.
Best Upper Manhattan Listings in October 2025
1. 25 East 126th Street #3
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Neighborhood: East Harlem
Price: $2,965
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 1.17%
First up on our list for this month is this one bedroom apartment in a pre-war brownstone in East Harlem. This unit features exposed brick walls, large oversized windows, and is pet friendly. Tenants of this walk-up building will have quick and easy access great dining spots such as the Red Rooster, Sylvia’s, and Corner Social. There’s also a Whole Foods within walking distance.
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2. 1848 Amsterdam Avenue #2R
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Neighborhood: Hamilton Heights
Price: $2,775
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 7.50%
This next apartment on our list is available starting on 10/3/25. This bright and airy one bedroom apartment is located a mixed-use building right above a laundromat. The apartment features a separate kitchen with full kitchen appliances such as a gas oven and stove, stainless steel appliances, microwave, and more. The building is pet friendly. You won’t want to miss checking out this unit!
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3. 314 East 106th Street #21
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Neighborhood: East Harlem
Price: $2,695
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 10.17%
Don’t miss out on this next gem on our list. This queen sized one bedroom apartment is located just by the 6 train at 103rd Street. The unit itself features large windows for plenty of natural light and hardwood floors throughout. Best yet, this unit comes with laundry in unit! A real convenience for a lot of folks!
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4. 2132 2nd Avenue #6E
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Neighborhood: East Harlem
Price: $2,620
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 12.67%
This next apartment on our site is located in a mid-rise condo building in East Harlem. It features a spacious living room, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, walk-in closet in the bedroom, and a marble-tiled bathroom. The building has elevator access and laundry in the basement. Prospective tenants can move in as early as October 15.
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5. 282 Cabrini Boulevard #6K
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Neighborhood: Hudson Heights
Price: $2,562
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 3.47%
Last but not least, check out this renovated apartment with an eat-in kitchen, king-sized bedroom, and newly renovated bathroom. The building that the apartment is located in has laundry in building, elevator access, and live-in super. Prospective tenants will have easy access to the Hudson Heights village center.
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Released on a monthly basis, the RentHop Best Deal series aims to provide renters with useful market insights and a chance to identify rental gems currently available on the market. These Manhattan best deals are hand-selected by the team at RentHop based on a few factors, including layout, apartment size, features, and, more importantly, price.
Note that, given the fast-paced nature of the rental market in New York, certain listings may receive applications and be taken off the market within days. If you are interested in scheduling a showing or have further questions, please make sure to submit an inquiry via the inquiry submission form located on the listing page.
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