Renting With HASA in Upper West Side, Manhattan: 2026 Guide
Listing updatethere are no active HASA listings in Upper West Side on VoucherMatch right now, so the live rent figures in this guide are unavailable. Browse all current listings or check back soon.
Quick answerOn the Upper West Side, as of October 8, 2026, HASA approves rent up to $2,646 a month for a studio, $2,762 for one bedroom, $3,058 for two and $3,811 for three, all utilities included. HRA prints one citywide table, so no Upper West Side ZIP code has its own amount. Recent movers in the district paid a median of $3,550 in 2024. Active HASA listings on VoucherMatch here right now: no.
- $2,762HASA maximum rent for one bedroom, all utilities included
- 9/10/2025date the current HASA amounts took effect
- 30%share of gross income a client with income pays toward rent
- noactive HASA listings on the Upper West Side on VoucherMatch right now
- $3,550median rent paid by recent movers in the district in 2024, in 2025 dollars
- 7.1%rental vacancy rate in the district in 2024
What HASA Actually Pays in 2026
HASA approves up to $2,646 for a studio and up to $4,111 for four bedrooms when the rent covers every utility. The Human Resources Administration (HRA) table has no borough or ZIP code column, and it has not changed in 2026.
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| Unit size (household size) | Maximum, all utilities included | Estimate if you pay cooking gas and electric |
|---|---|---|
| Studio (1 person) | $2,646 | $2,524 |
| 1 bedroom (1 or 2 people) | $2,762 | $2,624 |
| 2 bedrooms (3 or 4 people) | $3,058 | $2,881 |
| 3 bedrooms (5 or 6 people) | $3,811 | $3,596 |
| 4 bedrooms (7 or 8 people) | $4,111 | $3,857 |
What it means: a one-bedroom where you pay gas and electric needs to rent for about $2,624 or less.
Source: HRA Special Services Rent Payment Guidelines, SPSVC-17, effective 9/10/2025. The right-hand column is VoucherMatch's estimate, subtracting the 2025 DSS utility calculator amounts.
The maximum sits close to what tenants in this district already pay, and below what people who moved recently pay.
| Unit size | HASA maximum | District median rent, 2024 | Maximum against the median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,646 | $2,690, studios and one-bedrooms | $44 below |
| 1 bedroom | $2,762 | $2,690, studios and one-bedrooms | $72 above |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,058 | $3,120, two- and three-bedrooms | $62 below |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,811 | $3,120, two- and three-bedrooms | $691 above |
What it means: these medians include tenants of many years. Recent movers paid a median of $3,550, and the largest share of one-bedrooms (28%) rented above $4,000 in 2020 to 2024.
Source: NYU Furman Center profile of the Upper West Side, last updated 05/06/2026, in 2025 dollars; the last column is VoucherMatch's subtraction.
Key pointAn owner who quotes $2,734 for one bedroom is reading the CityFHEPS sheet, lowered on April 1, 2026. HASA still uses the table above, and HRA says its guidelines "are not a guarantee" of a bedroom size. The 30% rule is in how much HASA pays for rent.
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Current Listings: What's Available Now
The table below fills in from VoucherMatch's active HASA listings each time the page loads, and it can show none.
| Upper West Side HASA listings on VoucherMatch | Right now |
|---|---|
| Active listings | no |
| Bedroom mix | none are active right now |
| Lowest asking rent | not available |
| Median asking rent | not available |
| Highest asking rent | not available |
What it means: set each asking rent beside the row for your approved size. The rent analyzer checks one rent.
Source: VoucherMatch listings marked as accepting HASA on the Upper West Side.
_No active listings right now._
Contact details are on the HASA apartments in Upper West Side page.
The Neighborhood: What You're Actually Getting
The Upper West Side runs from 59th to 110th Streets between Central Park and the Hudson River, in the words of Manhattan Community Board 7. VoucherMatch's page covers roughly ZIP codes 10023, 10024, 10025 and 10069. The City's Community District 7 profile names Lincoln Square, Manhattan Valley and the Upper West Side.
- Rents7th most expensive of the city's 59 neighborhoods; median gross rent $2,780 in 2024, in 2025 dollars.
- Vacancy7.1% of rental units were vacant in 2024, against 3.8% in 2010.
- Public housing22 properties, 5,927 units, 7.2% of rental units as of 2025.
What it means: public housing is not rented with HASA, and no source read ranks one part of the district above another for asking rents.
Source: NYU Furman Center profile of the Upper West Side, which covers Community District 7.
Two subway corridors serve it: the 1, 2 and 3 on Broadway, and the B and C on Central Park West.
| Line | Upper West Side stations on the MTA line map | MTA note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 St-Lincoln Center, 72 St, 79 St, 86 St, 96 St, 103 St, Cathedral Pkwy (110 St) | 66 St-Lincoln Center and 96 St are marked ADA accessible |
| 2 and 3 | 72 St, 96 St | Local and express stations, both marked ADA accessible |
| C | 72 St, 81 St-Museum of Natural History, 86 St, 96 St, 103 St, Cathedral Pkwy (110 St) | All times except late nights |
| B | Same six stations | Weekdays until 11 p.m. |
| A and D | 59 St-Columbus Circle | Next stop north is 125 St |
| Crosstown buses | M66, M72, M79-SBS, M86-SBS, M96 and M106 | West Side to the East Side or East Harlem |
What it means: 72 St, 86 St, 96 St and 103 St each name two stations, on Broadway and on Central Park West. Ask the owner which.
Source: MTA line maps for the 1, 2, 3, A, B, C and D, which show weekday service, and the M79-SBS and M96 timetables.
How to Approach Landlords on the Upper West Side
Approach an owner with three figures from your caseworker, because HASA approves one apartment, one rent and one lease at a time. It issues no shopping letter: HRA says HASA "is not CityFHEPS or voucher programs."
- 1Get three figures from your caseworkeryour approved bedroom size, the maximum rent for the utilities you would pay, and your monthly share.
- 2Search for yourselfHRA says clients find their own apartments. A caseworker can give a list of brokers, with no promise of vacancies.
- 3Check the lease termsheat and hot water should be in the lease, and the rent has to fit your maximum.
- 4Speak to your caseworker before you commitHRA tells clients not to give up a current apartment first.
- 5Caseworker inspectionrequired even when another agency has inspected. HRA publishes no checklist.
- 6Approval and paymentthe owner is paid by check twice a month, and you pay your share if you have one.
What it means: HRA gives no time for approval or for the first check. Broker rules are in HASA broker requirements.
- Your maximum rent, in writing from your caseworker
- A copy of SPSVC-17 showing "effective 9/10/2025"
- A question for the owner: which of heat, hot water, cooking gas and electric are in the rent?
- Your caseworker's name and phone number
Comparable Neighborhoods Worth Checking in Parallel
Search the neighbors at the same time: the HASA maximum is identical everywhere, and five nearby neighborhoods have HASA pages.
| Neighborhood | HASA listings | Connection in the MTA pages read |
|---|---|---|
| Harlem | Harlem | 2 or 3 train from 96 St to 125 St; B or C to 116 St and 125 St |
| Washington Heights | Washington Heights | 1 train to 168 St and 181 St |
| Upper East Side | Upper East Side | M72, M79-SBS, M86-SBS and M96 crosstown buses |
| East Harlem | East Harlem | M106 bus along 96th St and E 106th St |
| Midtown | Midtown | 1, 2 or 3 train to Times Sq-42 St |
What it means: every page carries its own live listings, and nothing here ranks them.
Source: the MTA maps and timetables above, with the M106 timetable; VoucherMatch's station data places each station in its neighborhood.
Morningside Heights, which shares ZIP code 10025 in the site's data, has no HASA page; HASA apartments in Manhattan covers the borough. For another subsidy here, read the CityFHEPS, FHEPS and Section 8 guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 2026 HASA rent caps for the Upper West Side?
$2,646 for a studio, $2,762 for one bedroom, $3,058 for two, $3,811 for three and $4,111 for four, all utilities included. HRA's table is citywide, so ZIP codes 10023, 10024, 10025 and 10069 get the same amounts.
How many HASA listings are currently active in the Upper West Side?
The live count on VoucherMatch is no. It updates when the page loads and can be zero.
Can a landlord charge more than the HASA cap?
An owner may ask any rent, but a rent above your maximum is generally not approvable, and HRA publishes no way for a client to pay the gap. Ask your caseworker before you sign.
What subway access does the Upper West Side have for HASA clients?
The 1, 2 and 3 on Broadway and the B and C on Central Park West. The 2 and 3 stop only at 72 St and 96 St; the B runs weekdays until 11 p.m. and the C at all times except late nights.
What should I do if a landlord won't accept HASA?
Write down what was said, then report it. Refusing a tenant because HASA pays the rent is source-of-income discrimination under the NYC Human Rights Law, which exempts small owner-occupied buildings and units not publicly advertised (NYC Commission on Human Rights). The law does not promise that any one owner says yes. See how to report a landlord who refuses your voucher.
Not sure HASA is your program? Try the voucher eligibility tool.
Next step: get your size, maximum and share in writing from your caseworker, then open the Upper West Side HASA listings.
How this article was checked
Last checked: October 8, 2026, against the MTA line maps and bus timetables, the NYU Furman Center and City Planning profiles of Manhattan Community District 7 and Community Board 7's page. HASA amounts and rules are from HRA's SPSVC-17 (effective 9/10/2025) and SPSVC-18 (06/12/2026), as fact-checked by VoucherMatch on October 4 and 7, 2026.
Sources for this article (18)
- HRA Special Services Rent Payment Guidelines, SPSVC-17, effective 9/10/2025 (nyc.gov)
- 2025 DSS utility calculator (nyc.gov)
- NYU Furman Center profile of the Upper West Side (furmancenter.org)
- HRA (nyc.gov)
- Manhattan Community Board 7 (nyc.gov)
- Community District 7 profile (communityprofiles.planning.nyc.gov)
- 1 (mta.info)
- 2 (mta.info)
- 3 (mta.info)
- A (mta.info)
- B (mta.info)
- C (mta.info)
- D (mta.info)
- M79-SBS (mta.info)
- M96 (mta.info)
- HASA FAQ, SPSVC-18, pages 1, 10 and 11 (nyc.gov)
- M106 (mta.info)
- NYC Commission on Human Rights (nyc.gov)
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