Light-Filled One Bedroom in Lenox Hill - $2,875 | Available February
Unit is occupied please reach out to Monica for more information.
Discover serenity in the heart of the Upper East Side with this charming one-bedroom nestled on East 78th Street and 2nd Avenue. Located on the top floor of a classic 5th-floor walk-up, this home offers quiet, comfort, and great natural light.
The spacious queen-sized bedroom provides a peaceful retreat, while the living area offers flexibility for dining, relaxing, or working from home. The kitchen includes a microwave, and the bathroom features clean, modern subway tile.
Perfectly positioned by the express Q train, next door to a fantastic pizza spot, and with a Citi Bike station right outsideeverything you need on the Upper East Side is within minutes.
Additional Details
3rd-party guarantors allowed
Pets allowed (fees apply see below)
Fees
$20 application fee per applicant and per guarantor
$300 one-time pet fee (020 lbs)
$480 one-time pet fee (2160 lbs)
ESA accepted with valid doctor's letter
$25 key fee (only if keys are not returned at move-out)
$50 late rent fee
$500 late move-out fee
$500 roommate swap fee
Apartment for rent
$2,875/mo
265 E 78th St APT 5E, New York, NY 10075
1beds
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Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available Sun Feb 1 2026
Cats, dogs OK
What's special
Great natural lightSpacious queen-sized bedroomPeaceful retreat
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Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago
Listing updated: December 19, 2025 at 06:47pm
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Broker Exclusive
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: New York
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,875-28% |
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| 9/18/2025 | Listing removed | $3,995 |
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| 9/11/2025 | Price change | $3,995-2.4% |
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| 9/10/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,095+47.6% |
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| 1/13/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10P.S. 158 Baylard TaylorGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 8/10Jhs 167 Robert F WagnerGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.1 mi
- 9/10Eleanor Roosevelt High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.2 mi

