Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manhattan Valley Neighborhood of New York, NY from $300 (150 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Manhattan Valley area of New York.

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Manhattan Valley, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Manhattan Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Manhattan Valley area of New York, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at The Reserve priced from $1,895. 175 West 87th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,550. Here are the most affordable Manhattan Valley apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - G4BR,2BA$1,895
175 West 87th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$2,550
The DuchessStudioStudio,1BA$2,695
River Club ApartmentsCarteret1BR,1BA$2,919
605 W 112th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,200
The GreystoneStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan Valley, NY

As of May 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manhattan Valley area is the $2.85 price per square foot Perfect Sized Two BR Model at Mariner's Landing Apartments in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $3,559. The second greatest value Manhattan Valley apartment is the Belon Model at The Oyster starting at $6,000 with a $4.94 price per square foot in the Upper East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manhattan Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mariner's Landing ApartmentsPerfect Sized Two BR2BR,2BA$2.85
The OysterBelon2BR,2BA$4.94
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - G4BR,2BA$1.75
517 W 113th St2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$3.50
River Club ApartmentsBerkeley2BR,2BA$3.79
267 W 121st St, Unit #2267 W 121st St1BR,1BA$2.92
Edgewater Town Center ApartmentsOne Bedroom- 903 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$2.99
540 W 114th St, Unit 3540 W 114th St2BR,1BA$5.71
605 W 112th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.25
The DuchessStudioStudio ,1BA$4.49

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Manhattan Valley, New York, NY

Ranked #112

Among neighborhoods in New York, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Manhattan Valley Neighborhood in New York, NY

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manhattan Valley Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Manhattan Valley?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Manhattan Valley is under $3,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manhattan Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Manhattan Valley is River Club Apartments which is listed at $2,919, while the average apartment in Manhattan Valley costs $5,105.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Manhattan Valley?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14 regular apartments in Manhattan Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Manhattan Valley?

Cheap apartments in Manhattan Valley have an average cost of $383 which is $4,722 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manhattan Valley.

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