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Lower West Side, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lower West Side Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower West Side area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 26 Van Reipen priced from $2,100. The Hazel Jersey City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,444. Here are the most affordable Lower West Side apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
26 Van ReipenStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
The Hazel Jersey CityS2Studio,1BA$2,444
133 W Third StPrivate Bedroom1BR,$2,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower West Side, NY

As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower West Side area is the $5.78 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Model at Gateway Battery Park City in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $6,691. The second greatest value Lower West Side apartment is the B3 Model at Hoboken Point starting at $6,975 with a $6.08 price per square foot in the Chelsea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Gateway Battery Park City2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$5.78
Hoboken PointB32BR,2BA$6.08
Cast Iron Lofts2 Bed/2 Bath-132BR,2BA$4.55
The LexingtonThe Standard2BR,2BA$4.62
26 Van Reipen2 Bedrooms2BR,2BA$4.37
One GroveA11BR,1BA$5.93
99 Perry1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$6.15
The DevanStudio GStudio ,1BA$5.30
The Hazel Jersey CityS5BStudio ,1BA$4.80
The HendrixStudioStudio ,1BA$6.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lower West Side

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

There are currently 4583 Apartments for Rent in Lower West Side, NY with pricing that ranges from $2,000 to $31,720. There are also 131 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lower West Side ranging from $1,725 to $75,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lower West Side ranges from $1,725 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $19,800.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lower West Side range from $4,592 to $26,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,725 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $7,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $9,800.

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

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