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Cheap Apartments for Rent in New York City, NY

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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    221 West 29Th Street, New York, NY 10001
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    1 BED $4,995+
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  • a living room and kitchen with a table and chairs
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    45 W 139Th St, New York, NY 10037
    STUDIO $811+
    1 BED $971+
    2 BEDS $1,055+
  • A living room with a brown chair and a black and white rug.
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    946 Bushwick Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
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    2 BEDS $896+
  • a building under construction with cars parked in front of it
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    1469 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10035
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    4 BEDS $1,300+
  • A modern orange building with a green roof and a glass facade.
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    345 St. Ann's Ave., Bronx, NY 10454
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  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    645 Never St, New York, NY 10006
    3 BEDS $1,200+
    4 BEDS $3,000+
  • A house with a fence and a tree in front of it.
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    3022 Beverley Road, Brooklyn, NY 11226
    STUDIO $1,206
  • a tall building with many windows and a blue sky
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    221 Sea Breeze Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
    STUDIO $45
    1 BED $1,207+
    2 BEDS $4,300
  • a living room with a couch and a desk
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    119 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201
    STUDIO $1,300+
  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances.
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    921 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225
    2 BEDS $1,348+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    930 Broadway, Albany, NY 12210
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    1 BED $1,565
    2 BEDS $1,975
  • 1872 Harman St Studio Apartment for Rent
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    1872 Harman St, Ridgewood, NY 11385
    STUDIO $1,680+
  • a car driving down a road next to a body of water
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    4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001
    1 BED $1,250
    2 BEDS $1,850
    3 BEDS $2,500
  • a view of a foggy sunrise over the mountains and trees
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    4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001
    1 BED $1,250
    2 BEDS $1,850
    3 BEDS $2,500
  • a foggy sunrise over the mountains and trees
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    4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001
    1 BED $1,250
    2 BEDS $1,850
    3 BEDS $2,500
  • a view of the city skyline at sunset
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    1469 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10033
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    2 BEDS $2,200+
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  • a view of a building with a cat on top of it
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    2735 East 13Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235
    STUDIO $1,850+
    1 BED $2,300
    2 BEDS $4,600
  • a living room and kitchen with a wood floor and white cabinets
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    805 St. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
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  • a tall building with trees in front of it
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    709 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11213
    STUDIO $2,200
    1 BED $2,350
    3 BEDS $4,300
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a microwave and a bed
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    97 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201
    STUDIO $2,375
  • the facade of a brick building with fire escapes
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    206 East 81St Street, New York, NY 10028
    1 BED $2,400
  • a view of the city skyline at sunset
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    156 E 85Th Street, New York, NY 10028
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    1 BED $2,400+
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  • the logo for stars corporation with the wordstar on it
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    18 E. 22Nd Street, New York, NY 10010
    STUDIO $2,430
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    15 W. 139Th St, New York, NY 10037
    STUDIO $2,445
    1 BED $4,307
    2 BEDS $3,130
  • 61 Lexington Avenue, 5A Studio Apartment for Rent
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    61 Lexington Avenue, 5A, New York, NY 10010
    STUDIO $2,500
  • a city street with cars and a flag on a building
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    518 East 5Th St, New York, NY 10009
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  • a tall brick building with a tree in front of it
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    44 (407 West 44Th Street), New York, NY 10036
    STUDIO $2,650
  • an apartment building with two balconies and a black door
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    206 East 70Th Street, New York, NY 10021
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  • A modern living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, and a large painting on the wall.
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    577 2Nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a microwave
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    239 East 28Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226
    1 BED $2,795
    2 BEDS $3,257
    3 BEDS $3,795
  • A living room with a white couch and a coffee table.
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    207 East 37 St., New York, NY 10016
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  • a building with a fire escape on the side of it
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    422 East 14Th Street, New York, NY 10009
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  • a city street with buildings and a red and white building
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    128 Saint Mark's Place, New York, NY 10009
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  • a large white building in a city with tall skyscrapers
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    300 East 46Th Street, New York, NY 10017
    STUDIO $2,850+
    1 BED $3,770
    2 BEDS $4,260
  • a city street with cars and a flag on a building
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    514 East 5Th Street, New York, NY 10009
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  • the entrance of a restaurant with glass doors
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    110 East 7Th Street, New York, NY 10009
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  • a store front of a building with shuttered windows and a sidewalk
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    543 East 5Th St, New York, NY 10009
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  • a row of buildings on a city street
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    112 East 7Th Street, New York, NY 10009
    STUDIO $2,875
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $3,500
  • a mural on the side of a building on a city street
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    34 East 7Th Street, New York, NY 10003
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  • the front of a building with red steps and a red door
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    622 East 11Th Street, New York, NY 10009
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  • a living room with a couch and a table and a large window
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    201 E. 86Th Street, New York, NY 10028
    STUDIO $3,050+
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  • a living room with a blue couch and a glass coffee table
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    27-19 44Th Drive, Long Island City, NY 11101
    STUDIO $3,055
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  • a mural on the side of a building on a city street
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    32 East 7Th Street, New York, NY 10003
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    2300 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10037
    STUDIO $877+
    1 BED $3,101
    2 BEDS $1,205
  • a tall building on a city street with cars
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    62 Forysth Street, New York, NY 10002
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  • a tall brick building with many windows on it
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    11 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10003
    STUDIO $3,210+
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $4,730
  • an empty living room with a wood floor and a window
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    207-215 E 27TH ST, New York, NY 10016
    STUDIO $3,250
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  • A modern living room with a grey sofa and a black kitchen island.
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    108 Downing Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238
    STUDIO $500+
    1 BED $4,000
    2 BEDS $1,511+
  • a tall brick building with cars parked in front of it
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    23 Menahan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
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    2 BEDS $3,318
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  • a living room with a table and a kitchen
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    100 South 4Th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
    STUDIO $3,370+
    1 BED $2,750+
    2 BEDS $4,700
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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 $811 and $16,999.

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

There are 283 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in New York City, NY were last updated on 23 Nov 2025.

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

The average New York City, NY cheap apartment size is 322 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.

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 326 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 $5,284 per month so any rental south of $4,227 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, New York City, NY rents go as low as $500/mo.

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