Cheap Homes for Rent in Lower East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,300 (10 Rentals)

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355 E 4th St

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Lower East Side, New York, NY Local Guide

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 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
25 Clinton Street25 CLINTON STREET - STUDIO / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$2,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower East Side, NY

As of March 22, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
270 E 7th St, Unit Duplex270 E 7th St4BR,2BA$3.88
517 Grand St, Unit 1st Floor Duplex517 Grand St4BR,2BA$3.39
197 E 4th St3 Bed/1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$6.56
The ChrystieMarket 1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$8.28
50 N 5thApt ME & MW1BR,1BA$8.68
20 Prince St, Unit FL2-ID90520 Prince St2BR,1BA$7.97
32 East 7th Street32 EAST 7TH STREET - 1 BR / 1 BATH1BR,1BA$4.46
55-61 Delancey StreetB Line 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$7.03
277 Mott St, Unit 1R277 Mott St1BR,1BA$9.04
622 East 11th Street622 EAST 11TH STREET - 1 BR / 1 BATH2BR,1BA$9.15

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lower East Side

What type of rentals are currently available in Lower East Side?

There are currently 3156 Apartments for Rent in Lower East Side, NY with pricing that ranges from $2,000 to $31,720. There are also 73 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lower East Side ranging from $1,300 to $55,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lower East Side?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lower East Side ranges from $1,300 to $55,000 with an average monthly rent of $12,159.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lower East Side?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lower East Side range from $4,600 to $26,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $10,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,750.

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

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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

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When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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