Upper East Side Sublets — Furnished, Month-to-Month

Upper East Side sublets available now

1 bedroom in Upper East Side aug 6 - sep 10 $3,100/mo

a room in Upper East Side jul 1 - jan 1 $1,850/mo

Upper East Side jul 1 $4,625/mo

Upper East Side sep 19 $4,650/mo

a room in Upper East Side aug 16 $3,200/mo

Upper East Side sublet market at a glance

Active listings

360

Lowest monthly rent

$1850

Average monthly rent

$3847

Explore the Upper East Side

The Upper East Side is one of New York City's most desirable neighborhoods, known for its tree-lined streets, upscale shops, and proximity to cultural institutions. It's a prime location for medical students, residents, and professionals seeking short-term housing. With a variety of furnished sublets available, it's easy to find a comfortable place to call home during your stay.

Finding Your Perfect Sublet

With 354 active listings currently available in the Upper East Side, you have a range of options from rooms to one-bedroom apartments. Prices vary, with private rooms averaging around $1,800 a month and one-bedroom units closer to $3,200. Listings are updated in real-time, so be sure to filter by your specific dates to find what's available.

Choosing the Right Area

When subletting in the Upper East Side, consider your proximity to your daily destinations. Lenox Hill is closest to major hospitals and is the busiest area. Carnegie Hill offers a quieter, more residential vibe, while Yorkville provides the most affordable options while still being near transportation.

frequently asked questions

How much does a sublet cost on the Upper East Side?

A furnished private room on the Upper East Side averages around $1,800 a month in 2026. Studios are closer to $3,200, 1BRs around $4,000. Prices climb May through August with the summer associate and intern wave, and again in late June when new medical residents start. The listings on this page update live — filter by your dates to see what's actually open.

What's the best part of the Upper East Side to sublet in?

Lenox Hill in the 60s and 70s is closest to Mount Sinai and Weill Cornell — busiest, priciest. Carnegie Hill in the 80s and 90s is quieter, more residential. Yorkville east of 3rd Avenue is the most affordable and still close to the Q. Every snag listing shows the exact block, so you pick by commute, not by guess.

How early should I start looking for a sublet on the Upper East Side?

Six to eight weeks out is the sweet spot. Summer associates start in late May, new medical residents in late June, so the best inventory for June through August goes by mid-April. For a winter or shoulder-season stay, two to four weeks is usually enough. Set an alert on snag and you’ll get pinged when new listings post.

What's the commute from the Upper East Side to Midtown?

The Q from 72nd, 86th, or 96th hits Midtown in about 10 minutes. The 4/5/6 down Lexington gets you to Grand Central in 12. By bike, the East River Greenway to Midtown East takes around 20. Every snag listing shows the closest stop, so you can sanity-check the commute before you message a host.

Are Upper East Side sublets usually furnished?

Most are. UES subletters are typically leaving for a clinical rotation, a summer abroad, or a stretch out of the city for work, so the apartment stays as it is: bed, couch, kitchen, Wi-Fi. Every listing on snag tags furnished or unfurnished up top, so you can filter before you click in.

Sublets on the Upper East Side