Apartments for Rent in New York under $1200
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Studio $1,137+Base rent4.5 (4)100 Foxwood Dr., Clifton Park, NY 12065Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,100+2 bd $1,065+Base rent101 Slate Creek Dr, Cheektowaga, NY 14227Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,190Base rent5.0 (3)1950 Sheridan Drive #5, Kenmore, NY 14223Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,0501 bd $1,000Base rent4.5 (10)77 Clinton Street, New York Mills, NY 13417Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
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1 bd $1,195+Base rent5111 Ball Rd, Syracuse, NY 13215Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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Studio $1,040+1 bd $1,060+Base rent12 Pondview, Painted Post, NY 14870Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,125+Base rent103 Raintree Is, Tonawanda, NY 14150Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $1,190+Base rent2389 E Ridge Rd Apt 123, Rochester, NY 14622Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $995+Base rent4672 Dewey Ave Apt 2, Rochester, NY 14612Apply online • Pet friendly • Pool
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Studio $1,025+Base rent923 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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1 bd $1,000+Base rent5.0 (2)161 Victor Ln, Hamlin, NY 14464Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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Studio $900Base rent3.5 (35)516 University Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850Apply online • Pet friendly
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Studio $1,040+1 bd $1,100+Base rent460 Village II Dr, Hilton, NY 14468Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $954+Base rent4.0 (16)268 Hinds St. To 360 Hnds St., Tonawanda, NY 14150Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,088Base rent3.5 (9)1372 To 1488 Sheridan Dr., Kenmore, NY 14217Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
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Studio $902+Base rent4.5 (9)84 Sweeney St., N. Tonawanda, NY 14120Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $990Base rent4.5 (30)3015 Delaware Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
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1 bd $1,195Base rent3.5 (14)25 Morrison Avenue, Troy, NY 12180Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry
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2 bd $1,076Base rent3.0 (4)2846 - 2864 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore, NY 14217Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
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Studio $1,0251 bd $950Base rent4.0 (3)256 State Street, Albany, NY 12210Apply online • Pet friendly
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1 bd $1,195Base rent4.0 (96)16 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210Apply online • Pet friendly • Fitness center
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1 bd $999Base rent3.0 (3)1116 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14222Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
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2 bd $1,067Base rent4.0 (9)141 Witmer Rd., N. Tonawanda, NY 14120Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry
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2 bd $1,172+Base rent4.5 (8)4 And 10 Jewett Pkwy., 2406 Main,, Buffalo, NY 14214Apply online • Cat friendly • Parking
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2 bd $750+Base rent5.0 (2)8921 - 9103 St. Johns Pkwy., N. Falls, NY 14304Apply online • Parking • In unit laundry
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Frequently asked questions
When were prices and availability in New York last updated?
Prices and availability in New York were last updated on 13 Jul 2026.
What are the best apartments in New York?
The best apartments in New York are: Walden Pond At East Moriches, Brookwood at Oakdale 55+, Highview Manor Apartments, Brookwood at Islip and Brookwood at Ridge.
What type of rental buildings are in New York?
In New York, 46% of the residents are renting compared to 54% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 28% of New York's rentals, 63% are small-scale complexes with under 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 366 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.