
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manhattan County, NY from $300 (35 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Manhattan County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Manhattan County Studio Apartments | $4,019 | $1,520 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,875 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,094 | $2,196 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,657 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,138 | $1,480 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,919 | $3,950 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
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Cheapest Available Manhattan County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Manhattan County, NY is a Studio unit found at 116 Seaman Avenue in the Kingsbridge Heights neighborhood priced from $1,750. 143 E 36th St in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manhattan County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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116 Seaman Avenue | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
143 E 36th St | Private Bedroom | 1BR, | $2,100 |
567 Fort Washington Avenue | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
735 St Nicholas Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
15 Magaw Place | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
79 Haven Avenue | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
105 Arden Street | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
21 Magaw Place | 2 BR, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,391 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan County, NY
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manhattan County area is the $3.25 price per square foot 182 Lexington Ave Model at 182 Lexington Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood starting from $6,500. The second greatest value Manhattan County apartment is the 5 Bed, 2 Bath Floorplan Model at 700 W 178th Street starting at $5,195 with a $3.29 price per square foot in the Washington Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manhattan County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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182 Lexington Ave, Unit 2 | 182 Lexington Ave | 3BR,2BA | $3.25 |
700 W 178th Street | 5 Bed, 2 Bath Floorplan | 5BR,2BA | $3.29 |
517 Grand St, Unit 1st Floor Duplex | 517 Grand St | 4BR,2BA | $3.39 |
91 Fort Washington Avenue | 3 BR, 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $2.85 |
86 Haven Avenue | 2 BR, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.32 |
The Century | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
44 Bennett Avenue | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.38 |
21 Magaw Place | 2 BR, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
15 Magaw Place | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
70 Post Avenue | 2 BR, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.42 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manhattan County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Manhattan County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Manhattan County is under $2,391.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manhattan County?
The cheapest apartment in Manhattan County is 143 E 36th St which is listed at $2,100, while the average apartment in Manhattan County costs $27,465.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Manhattan County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 429 regular apartments in Manhattan County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Manhattan County?
Cheap apartments in Manhattan County have an average cost of $813 which is $26,652 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manhattan County.
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