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Cheap Apartments for Rent in New York City, NY
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Apartments Under $500

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    170 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233
    STUDIO $413
    2 BEDS $992

Apartments Under $900

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    45 W 139Th St, New York, NY 10037
    STUDIO $821+
    1 BED $890+
    2+ BEDS $2,861

Apartments Under $1,100

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    108 Downing Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238
    STUDIO $1,036+
    1 BED $4,050+
    2 BEDS $7,450

Apartments Under $1,200

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    15 W. 139Th St, New York, NY 10037
    STUDIO $1,953
    1 BED $1,117
    2 BEDS $3,074
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    146 Beach 24Th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
    1 BED $1,141
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Apartments Under $1,300

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    1469 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10035
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS $1,234+
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    2 And 4 St. Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY 10027
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    4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001
    1 BED $1,250
    2 BEDS $1,850
    3+ BEDS $2,500
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    4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001
    1 BED $1,250
    2 BEDS $1,850
    3+ BEDS $2,500
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    4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001
    1 BED $1,250
    2 BEDS $1,850
    3+ BEDS $2,500
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Apartments Under $1,600

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    97-04 101St Avenue, Ozone Park, NY 11416
    STUDIO $1,500
    3 BEDS $2,200
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    2735 East 13Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235
    STUDIO $1,850+
    1 BED $1,850
    2 BEDS $4,600
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    110 East 7Th Street, New York, NY 10009
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    577 2Nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016
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    1469 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10033
    1 BED $2,100+
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    3 BEDS $2,700+
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    413 East 9Th Street, New York, NY 10009
    STUDIO $2,195
    1 BED $2,345
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    153 Avenue A, Apartments, New York, NY 10009
    1 BED $2,245+
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    189 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10014
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    234 East 3Rd Street, New York, NY 10009
    STUDIO $2,295
    1 BED $6,600
    2+ BEDS $3,395
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    805 St. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
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    97 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201
    STUDIO $2,375
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    82-84 Wadsworth Avenue, New York, NY 10033
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    620 East 11Th Street, New York, NY 10009
    STUDIO $2,400
    2 BEDS $2,840
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    47-45 Vernon Boulevard, Queens, NY 11101
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    310 East 65Th Street, New York, NY 10065
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    25 Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002
    STUDIO $2,540+
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    112 East 7Th Street, New York, NY 10009
    STUDIO $2,550
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $3,220
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    518 East 5Th St, New York, NY 10009
    STUDIO $2,550
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    316 East 82Nd Street, New York, NY 10028
    STUDIO $2,595
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    102 Saint Marks Place, New York, NY 10009
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    516 East 5Th Street, New York, NY 10009
    STUDIO $2,600+
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    128 Saint Mark's Place, New York, NY 10009
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    206 East 70Th Street, New York, NY 10021
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    18 E. 22Nd Street, New York, NY 10010
    STUDIO $2,625+
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    512 East 5Th Street, New York, NY 10009
    STUDIO $2,630
    2 BEDS $3,925
    3+ BEDS $3,925
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    44 (407 West 44Th Street), New York, NY 10036
    STUDIO $2,650
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    514 East 5Th Street, New York, NY 10009
    STUDIO $2,650
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    122 East 7Th Street, New York, NY 10009
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    101-07 91St Street, Ozone Park, NY 11416
    STUDIO $2,696
    1 BED $2,700
    2 BEDS $3,200
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    146 East 39Th Street, New York, NY 10016
    STUDIO $2,700
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    422 East 14Th Street, New York, NY 10009
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    431 East 9Th Street, New York, NY 10009
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    543 East 5Th St, New York, NY 10009
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    57 West 75Th Street, New York, NY 10023
    STUDIO $2,800
    1 BED $2,807
    2+ BEDS $5,800+
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    312 W142 St, New York, NY 10030
    1 BED $2,900+
    2 BEDS $2,811
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    622 East 11Th Street, New York, NY 10009
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    2 BEDS $2,815+
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    153 West 10Th Street, New York, NY 10014
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    124 Macdougal Street, New York, NY 10012
    1 BED $3,000
    2 BEDS $3,400
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    34 East 7Th Street, New York, NY 10003
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $3,075
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    121 Lasalle Street, New York, NY 10027
    1 BED $3,500+
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in New York City, NY?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $413 and $21,500. Find cheap apartments in New York City, NY.

How many cheap rentals are available in New York City, NY on RentCafe?

There are 192 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in New York City, NY were last updated on 9 Dec 2024.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in New York City, NY?

The average New York City, NY cheap apartment size is 305 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in New York City, NY?

Cheap apartments in New York City, NY are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in New York City, NY?

A cheap apartment in New York City, NY offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments. You might be interested in studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, or browse all RentCafe apartments for rent in New York City, NY.

Renting a cheap apartment in New York, NY

The epitome of big-city living in America, New York is the cultural center of the nation and a place where things are always happening. From its early days welcoming millions of immigrants to Ellis Island, the Big Apple has been a place for business, entertainment, and diverse urban lifestyles. Finance, banking, the stock exchanges, fashion, media, art and myriad other industries contribute to the city’s economy. The five boroughs, each housing many diverse sub-neighborhoods, are home to millions of residents. New York became one of the leading cities of the world following World War II, and an estimated 50 million visitors come to see the city each year. From Broadway’s acclaimed theatrical performances to the early morning television programs produced in Times Square, New York is accustomed to being in the public eye.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in New York City, NY? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in New York City, NY has never been easier. We feature 203 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the New York City, NY average. What is a cheap rent in New York City, NY? The average apartment rent in New York City is $4,641 per month so any rental south of $3,713 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, New York City, NY rents go as low as $413/mo.

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