Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,100 (92 Rentals)

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14 St Marks Pl
Studio Apartments

14 St Marks Pl

14 St Marks PlNew York, NY 10003
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116 John St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 John St

1 Platt StNew York, NY 10038
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111 Mott St
1 Bedroom Apartments

111 Mott St

111 Mott StNew York, NY 10013
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116-120 Mott St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

116-120 Mott St

116-120 Mott StNew York, NY 10013
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166 Suffolk St
Studio Apartments

166 Suffolk St

166 Suffolk StNew York, NY 10002
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314 E 6th St
Studio Apartments

314 E 6th St

314 E 6th StNew York, NY 10003
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136 Orchard St
1 Bedroom Apartments

136 Orchard St

136 Orchard StNew York, NY 10002
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111 Mulberry St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

111 Mulberry St

111 Mulberry StNew York, NY 10013
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211 East 5th Street
Studio Apartments

211 East 5th Street

211 E 5th StNew York, NY 10003
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28 Allen St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

28 Allen St

28 Allen StNew York, NY 10002
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208 Sullivan St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

208 Sullivan St

208 Sullivan StNew York, NY 10012
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67 Mott St
1 Bedroom Apartments

67 Mott St

67 Mott StNew York, NY 10013
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528 E 13th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

528 E 13th St

528 E 13th StNew York, NY 10009
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122 MacDougal St
1 Bedroom Apartments

122 MacDougal St

122 MacDougal StNew York, NY 10012
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Downtown, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 133 W Third St priced from $2,500. 518 East 5th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,550. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
133 W Third StPrivate Bedroom1BR,$2,500
518 East 5th Street518 EAST 5TH STREET - 2 ROOM STUDIO / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$2,550
516 East 5th Street516 EAST 5TH STREET - 2 ROOM STUDIO / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$2,630
514 East 5th Street514 EAST 5TH STREET - 2 ROOM STUDIO / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$2,630
112 East 7th Street112 EAST 7TH STREET - LOFT STUDIO / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$2,660
620 East 11th Street620 EAST 11TH STREET - 2 ROOM STUDIO / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$2,750
Newport RentalsPARKSIDE WEST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,759
32 East 7th Street32 EAST 7TH STREET - 1 BR / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$2,900
34 East 7th Street34 EAST 7TH STREET - 2 BR / 1 BATH2BR,1BA$2,950
221 2nd AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$3,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NY

As of April 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $6.52 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Exhibit in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $5,909. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 3 Bed/1.5 Bath Model at 197 E 4th St starting at $5,900 with a $6.56 price per square foot in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Exhibit2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$6.52
197 E 4th St3 Bed/1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$6.56
The LexingtonThe Standard1BR,1BA$4.65
65 Bay Street1 BR 1 BA Res 02 & 08: FL 8 - 441BR,1BA$5.12
Liberty LuxeStudio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$6.50
32 East 7th Street32 EAST 7TH STREET - 1 BR / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$4.46
View 34One Bedroom A1E1BR,1BA$6.57
Gateway Battery Park CityStudioStudio ,1BA$6.12
251 Water St, Unit 2B251 Water StStudio ,1BA$6.52
Newport RentalsWATERSIDE SQUARE NORTH - Studio One BathroomStudio ,1BA$6.08

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Downtown, New York, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at 518 East 5th Street listed at $2,550.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $2,500 at 133 W Third St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $2,950 at 34 East 7th Street.

What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Newport Rentals and starts from $4,632.

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