
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Neighborhood of New York, NY from $2,300 (83 Rentals)
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Downtown, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,012 | $3,450 | $10,000+ |
Downtown 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $11,596 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
Downtown 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,100 | $8,100 | $8,100 |
Downtown 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $10,249 | $8,999 | $10,000+ |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 83 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 203 Chrystie Street priced from $2,499. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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203 Chrystie Street | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,499 |
518 East 5th Street | 518 EAST 5TH STREET - 2 ROOM STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $2,550 |
112 East 7th Street | 112 EAST 7TH STREET - STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $2,600 |
516 East 5th Street | 516 EAST 5TH STREET - 2 ROOM STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $2,630 |
514 East 5th Street | 514 EAST 5TH STREET - 2 ROOM STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $2,630 |
620 East 11th Street | 620 EAST 11TH STREET - 2 ROOM STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $2,725 |
110 East 7th Street | 110 EAST 7TH STREET - 2 BR / 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $2,875 |
Newport Rentals | PARKSIDE WEST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,913 |
221 2nd Avenue | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,000 |
Sable | S2 | Studio,1BA | $3,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NY
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $6.53 price per square foot Three Bedroom C2B-W Model at View 34 in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $8,427. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at Exhibit starting at $5,909 with a $6.52 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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View 34 | Three Bedroom C2B-W | 3BR,2BA | $6.53 |
Exhibit | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $6.52 |
197 E 4th St | 3 Bed/1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $6.56 |
Stella LES | 9B - Studio/1BA, Terrace | Studio ,1BA | $5.11 |
The Lexington | L-Line | 1BR,1BA | $4.51 |
65 Bay Street | 1 BR 1 BA Res 02 & 08: FL 8 - 44 | 1BR,1BA | $5.23 |
Liberty Luxe | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $6.50 |
221 2nd Avenue | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $6.70 |
251 Water St, Unit 2B | 251 Water St | Studio ,1BA | $6.52 |
21 West Street | MZS01 - Res 4H-18H, 19H-23H | Studio ,1BA | $6.46 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?
There are currently 5342 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,575 to $60,000. There are also 492 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $2,350 to $39,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $2,350 to $39,500 with an average monthly rent of $7,796.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown range from $1,575 to $60,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,000 to $39,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $8,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,000.
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