Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Manhattan, NY Under $5,000 (641 Rentals)

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Rental terms in Manhattan as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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New York's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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property at 655 Union St

655 Union St

BrooklynNY11215
property at 555 10th Ave

555 10th Ave

New YorkNY10018
property at 59 Thompson St

59 Thompson St

New YorkNY10012
property at 209 E 25th St

209 E 25th St

New YorkNY10010
property at 218 Avenue A

218 Avenue A

New YorkNY10009
property at 800 Madison St

800 Madison St

HobokenNJ07030
property at 145 E 26th St

145 E 26th St

New YorkNY10010
property at 831 Monroe St

831 Monroe St

HobokenNJ07030
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Getting Around Manhattan, NY

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

83 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Manhattan Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Manhattan?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Manhattan is at 2376 Adam Clayton Powell listed at $1,050.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Manhattan Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Manhattan is $6,685.

What is the largest Short-term Manhattan Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Manhattan is a 5,918 square feet unit starting from $5,760 at 417 E 83rd St.

What is the average size for Manhattan Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Manhattan is currently at 741 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

New York City is the city that never sleeps, but it’s also the city that’s often synonymous with sky-high rents and steep living costs. That said, if you’re like many of us at ApartmentHomeLiving.

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Rise of Digital Nomads: Remote Work Tips for Apartment Renters

Written by: Brandie Parton

As a digital nomad, you no longer call a set address or office building your home for eight hours of the day or more.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.