Upper West Side Apartments & Rentals

Do Upper West Side apartments draw more bohemian renters than their counterparts across the park? This dated stereotype may still hold some truth. West of Central Park, from 59th to 96th Street (or 110th or 125th depending on who you ask), the Upper West Side of Manhattan hosts a wide range of types. It's an eclectic mix, but it's also a community.

On the Upper West Side you can shop at mom & pop places or hit the superstores. Rentals range from expensive luxury high-rises to quaint brownstones. While it used to be a shipping and manufacturing area, times have changed. Many Jews settled here in the 30s and a wave of college graduates followed in the 70s and 80s. Now, whether you want to hear an aria or drink a dive-bar beer, you can find it on the Upper West Side.

The Upper West Side provides dining, entertainment, and recreation options for all sorts. You can find signature cafés like Sarabeth's, the world famous Zabar's, the exceptional Lincoln Ristorante - or anything else that suits your taste. Here, the old and the new collaborate to make New York magic.

In terms of entertainment, the Upper West Side attracts serious audiences. The Metropolitan Opera is among the best in the world. Lincoln Center also features ballet, film, the New York Philharmonic, and more. For nightlife, the Empire Rooftop serves up cocktails, jazz, and incredible views. Not your thing? Try a frat bar on Amsterdam Avenue or one of the many cozy locals joints. If you want to get some sun, just cross Central Park West to find a softball game or fly a kite in the park.

The apartments found on the Upper West Side are among the best in New York City. The neighborhood is nearly as well to do as the Upper East Side, so assume your housing search here will take some time and money. There are both older and more modern buildings to select from. A two-bedroom apartment with no doorman averages $2,658.

Two subway lines and plenty of bus routes serve the Upper West Side. From 72nd Street and Broadway, you can be downtown in less than twenty minutes. That's a quick commute. All kinds of people live on the Upper West Side, artists and professionals and families. It's known to offer residents and visitors an appreciated sense of community.

The Upper West Side is part of Community District 7. There are seven US post offices and about ten branches of the New York Public Library.

Zip codes serving Upper West Side are 10023, 10024, 10025, 10026, and 10027.