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    1 bd $1,175
    2 bd $1,180+
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    3.5 (7)
    396 Willowbrooke Drive, Brockport, NY 14420
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Rent specials
    2 bd $1,195
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    4.5 (1)
    4055 Knoll Drive, Hamburg, NY 14075
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 1 bd $1,163+
    2 bd $1,128+
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    Greystone Apartments

    4.0 (24)
    177 Greystone Lane #14, Brighton, NY 14618
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $1,182+
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    Woodland Apartments

    4.5 (13)
    1833 W. Water St., Elmira, NY 14905
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Only 1 unit left
    2 bd $1,100
    Base rent
    5.0 (2)
    161 Victor Ln, Hamlin, NY 14464
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Air conditioner
  • Rent specials
    1 bd $1,175
    2 bd $1,180+
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    3.5 (7)
    396 Willowbrooke Drive, Brockport, NY 14420
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,100
    1 bd $1,200+
    Base rent
    4.5 (10)
    77 Clinton Street, New York Mills, NY 13417
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,200
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    The Knick

    4.0 (97)
    16 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 4 units available
    Studio $1,025+
    1 bd $1,125+
    Base rent
    923 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • 11 units available
    1 bd $1,090+
    Base rent
    101 Slate Creek Dr, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 14 units available
    1 bd $1,150+
    2 bd $1,175+
    Base rent
    103 Raintree Is, Tonawanda, NY 14150
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Studio $1,155+
    1 bd $1,175+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Clayton Arms Apartments

    4.0 (73)
    394 Clay Road, Rochester, NY 14623
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 1 bd $1,175
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Driftwood Village

    120 Locust Lane, Schoharie, NY 12157
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
  • 7 units available
    2 bd $1,175+
    Base rent
    103 Raintree Is, Tonawanda, NY 14150
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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    1 bd $1,160+
    Base rent
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    Cedar Park Apartments

    4.0 (4)
    2500 Lavin Court, Troy, NY 12180
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,105+
    Base rent
    12 Pondview, Painted Post, NY 14870
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,095+
    Base rent
    40 Hazelhurst Dr, Rochester, NY 14606
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • Studio $940+
    1 bd $1,085+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Ellison Park Apartments

    4.0 (56)
    1 Bobrich Drive, Rochester, NY 14610
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • 1 bd $1,175+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    Browncroft Apartments

    4.0 (22)
    366 Browncroft Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14609
    Apply online • Cat friendly • Air conditioner
  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,085+
    1 bd $1,085+
    Base rent
    460 Village II Dr, Hilton, NY 14468
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,013+
    Base rent
    4.5 (1)
    220B Roosevelt Ave, Horseheads, NY 14845
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Only 2 units left
    1 bd $1,170+
    Base rent
    457 State Route 146, Guilderland Center, NY 12085
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • 2 bd $1,095+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    The Brody Townhomes

    4.0 (15)
    1-A Lakeview Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
  • Only 1 unit left
    Studio $1,115+
    Base rent
    4672 Dewey Ave Apt 2, Rochester, NY 14612
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
  • 288-0-state

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Prices and availability in New York were last updated on 3 Nov 2026.

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In New York 46% of the housing is rented out compared to 54% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 28% of New York's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 63% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 9% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in New York under $1,200

There’s more than one way to spend $1,200 on rent in New York, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,200 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $1,200 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in New York. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 288 apartments for rent below $1,200 in New York for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.