
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,500 (63 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower East Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lower East Side Studio Apartments | $4,013 | $2,700 | $6,540 |
Lower East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,989 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Lower East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,925 | $3,500 | $10,000+ |
Lower East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $11,803 | $4,600 | $10,000+ |
Lower East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $19,533 | $4,750 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Lower East Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower East Side 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 Lower East Side apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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133 W Third St | Private Bedroom | 1BR, | $2,500 |
518 East 5th Street | 518 EAST 5TH STREET - 2 ROOM STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $2,550 |
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 |
112 East 7th Street | 112 EAST 7TH STREET - LOFT STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $2,660 |
620 East 11th Street | 620 EAST 11TH STREET - 2 ROOM STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $2,750 |
512 East 5th Street | 512 EAST 5TH STREET - 2 ROOM STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $2,800 |
25 Clinton Street | 25 CLINTON STREET - STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $2,825 |
221 2nd Avenue | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,850 |
32 East 7th Street | 32 EAST 7TH STREET - 1 BR / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $2,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower East Side, NY
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower East Side area is the $3.88 price per square foot 270 E 7th St Model at 270 E 7th St, Unit Duplex in the in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood starting from $6,990. The second greatest value Lower East Side apartment is the 517 Grand St Model at 517 Grand St, Unit 1st Floor Duplex starting at $4,750 with a $3.39 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower East Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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270 E 7th St, Unit Duplex | 270 E 7th St | 4BR,2BA | $3.88 |
517 Grand St, Unit 1st Floor Duplex | 517 Grand St | 4BR,2BA | $3.39 |
197 E 4th St | 3 Bed/1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $6.56 |
266 E 7th St, Unit 4F | 266 E 7th St | 2BR,2BA | $6.11 |
Avalon Bowery Place | A8-209-609-747sq | 1BR,1BA | $8.72 |
50 N 5th | Apt ME & MW | 1BR,1BA | $8.68 |
32 East 7th Street | 32 EAST 7TH STREET - 1 BR / 1 BATH | 1BR,1BA | $4.46 |
221 2nd Avenue | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $6.70 |
The Chrystie | Market Studio + Alcove | Studio ,1BA | $8.26 |
277 Mott St, Unit 1R | 277 Mott St | 1BR,1BA | $9.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower East Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lower East Side?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lower East Side is at 518 East 5th Street listed at $2,550.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower East Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower East Side Apartment is $2,500 at 133 W Third St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lower East Side Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lower East Side is starting from $3,800 at 221 2nd Avenue.
What is the most affordable Lower East Side Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lower East Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 197 E 4th St and starts from $5,900.
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