Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manhattan Valley Neighborhood of New York, NY from $300 (19 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Manhattan Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Valley Studio Apartments | $4,136 | $2,295 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,500 | $2,795 | $7,952 |
| Manhattan Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,361 | $2,900 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,751 | $4,375 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,235 | $5,495 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan Valley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $60,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Manhattan Valley Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Manhattan Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Manhattan Valley area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 852 Amsterdam Ave priced from $2,750. 15 W 96th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,300. Here are the most affordable Manhattan Valley apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 852 Amsterdam Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,750 |
| 15 W 96th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,300 |
| Normandie Court | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,476 |
| 792 Columbus Avenue | Jr 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,595 |
| 15 W 120 St | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3,605 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan Valley, NY
As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manhattan Valley area is the $7.10 price per square foot 32 W 87th St Model at 32 W 87th St, Unit 41B in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $10,300. The second greatest value Manhattan Valley apartment is the 140 W 123rd St Model at 140 W 123rd St, Unit Apartment 3 starting at $3,000 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Uptown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manhattan Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 W 87th St, Unit 41B | 32 W 87th St | 4BR,3.5BA | $7.10 |
| 140 W 123rd St, Unit Apartment 3 | 140 W 123rd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| 160 E 95th St, Unit 1B | 160 E 95th St | 2BR,1BA | $5.50 |
| 62 W 106th St | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $6.25 |
| 852 Amsterdam Ave | Flex 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $7.21 |
| Avalon Morningside Park | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $7.67 |
| 124 W 117th St, Unit 2 | 124 W 117th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.49 |
| 792 Columbus Avenue | Jr 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $8.30 |
| Normandie Court | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $8.30 |
| 15 W 96th St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $8.25 |
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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 $4,155.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manhattan Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Manhattan Valley is 15 W 120 St which is listed at $3,605, while the average apartment in Manhattan Valley costs $60,000.
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 6 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 $177 which is $59,823 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manhattan Valley.
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