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Apartments for Rent in New York under $1200

688 Rentals Available
Apartments for Rent in New York under $1200. 688 Rentals Available
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    Updated Bedroom at Willowbrooke Apartments & Townhomes at 396 Willowbrooke Drive in Brockport, NY 14420 Updated Living Room at Willowbrooke Apartments & Townhomes at 396 Willowbrooke Drive in Brockport, NY 14420
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    396 Willowbrooke Drive, Brockport, NY 14420
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    1 BED $1,120+
    2 BEDS $1,020+
    Updated Bedroom at Willowbrooke Apartments & Townhomes at 396 Willowbrooke Drive in Brockport, NY 14420 Updated Living Room at Willowbrooke Apartments & Townhomes at 396 Willowbrooke Drive in Brockport, NY 14420 Swimming Pool With Relaxing Sundecks at Willowbrooke Apartments, Brockport a building with a sidewalk in front of it at Willowbrooke Apartments, Brockport, 14420
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    5/5 Phelps M. on Apr 18, 2023

    Wonderful office staff. Was great at getting me moved in. Maintenance finished the unit fast so i could move in early. Office was closed but Bill seen me showed me the unit.

    4/5 Anonymous on Aug 5, 2023

    Its a decnt place to live. Its kept up nicely

  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a black stove top oven.
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    2475 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda, NY 14150
    1 BED $1,155
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and white appliances.
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    178 Princeton Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14226
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $963
    1 BED $1,032
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator
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    925 Robin Road, Buffalo, NY 14228
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,091
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    701 London Square Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065
    1 BED $1,199+
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and white appliances.
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    396 Willowbrooke Drive, Brockport, NY 14420
    STUDIO Ask for Pricing
    1 BED $1,120+
    2 BEDS $1,020+
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator
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    1 day ago

    2378 Route 9, Mechanicville, NY 12118
    1 BED $1,192+
  • the spacious living room and dining room of an empty apartment
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    1 day ago

    100 Vandenburgh Place, Troy, NY 12180
    STUDIO $989+
  • a building under construction with cars parked in front of it
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    1469 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10035
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    70 N. Burgher Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310
    Income Restricted
    2 BEDS $1,025+
  • A kitchen with white appliances and wooden floors.
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    7 days ago

    160 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701
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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white dishwasher.
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    220 Lexington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222
    1 BED $995+
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  • the living room of a new home with gray walls and carpet
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    6 days ago

    1474 Hertel Avenue, North Buffalo, NY 14216
    1 BED $1,200
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a tree in a yard in front of a brick building
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    2115 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14610
    1 BED $1,069+
  • our apartments have a spacious courtyard with a tree and a picnic table
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    1 Bobrich Drive, Rochester, NY 14610
    STUDIO $908+
    1 BED $1,093+
  • the front of a brick building with a red door
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    366 Browncroft Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14609
    1 BED $1,169+
  • a kitchen with a stove and a vase with pink flowers
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    394 Clay Road, Rochester, NY 14623
    STUDIO $1,069+
    1 BED $1,054+
  • a large brick building on the corner of a city street
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    17 State Street, Troy, NY 12180
    STUDIO $1,175
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a view of a living room with a mirror and a kitchen
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    6 days ago

    765 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with gray walls and a fireplace and wooden floors
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    6 days ago

    771 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203
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  • A kitchen with a black refrigerator, wooden cabinets, a black stove, and a wooden table with a bowl of fruit on it.
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    6 days ago

    400 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222
    1 BED $1,100+
    2 BEDS $1,200
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    161 Victor Ln, Hamlin, NY 14464
    1 BED $965
    2 BEDS $1,030
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    555 Audino Lane, Rochester, NY 14624
    1 BED $1,145+
  • a living room with couches and a table and two windows
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    599 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,080
  • A living room with a grey couch and a wooden floor.
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    6 days ago

    4055 Knoll Drive, Hamburg, NY 14075
    1 BED $1,110+
    2 BEDS $1,170+
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Prices and availability in New York were last updated on 25 Nov 2025.

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The best apartments in New York are: Brookwood at Sayville, Brookwood at Holbrook, Brookwood at Bay Shore, Brookwood at Islip and Brookwood at Oakdale 55+.

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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.

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Searching for apartments for rent in New York under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In New York, where the average rent is $1,197 per month, there are 688 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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