Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Center Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,500 (28 Rentals)

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155 E 52nd St

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222-224 E 51st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

222-224 E 51st St

222-224 E 51st StNew York, NY 10022
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330 W 55th St
Studio Apartments

330 W 55th St

330 W 55th StNew York, NY 10019
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231-233 E 53rd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

231-233 E 53rd St

231-233 E 53rd StNew York, NY 10022
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The Beaux Arts
Studio Apartments

The Beaux Arts

310 E 44th StNew York, NY 10017
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316 LEXINGTON AVE
1 Bedroom Apartments

316 LEXINGTON AVE

316 Lexington AveNew York, NY 10016

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162 E 55th St
Studio Apartments

162 E 55th St

162 E 55th StNew York, NY 10022
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Envoy Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Envoy Towers

852-860 Second AveNew York, NY 10017
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888 Eighth Avenue
Studio Apartments

888 Eighth Avenue

888 8th AveNew York, NY 10019
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The Hermitage
Studio Apartments

The Hermitage

328-334 E 43rd StNew York, NY 10017
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Symphony House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Symphony House

235 W 56th StNew York, NY 10019
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312 E 51st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

312 E 51st St

312 E 51st StNew York, NY 10022
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15 E 36th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

15 E 36th St

15 E 36th StNew York, NY 10016
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249 E 53rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

249 E 53rd St

249 E 53rd StNew York, NY 10022
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Beaux Arts
Studio Apartments

Beaux Arts

307-310 E 44th StNew York, NY 10017
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307 E 50th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

307 E 50th St

307 E 50th StNew York, NY 10022
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244 East 46th Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

244 East 46th Street

244 E 46th StNew York, NY 10017
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140 W 55th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

140 W 55th St

140 W 55th StNew York, NY 10019

Cheapest Available Midtown Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Center area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Rebeka 5800 priced from $2,250. The Ambassador East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,895. Here are the most affordable Midtown Center apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rebeka 58001 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,250
The Ambassador EastMASSIVE STUDIOStudio,1BA$2,895
Embassy HouseStudioStudio,1BA$2,995
The Towne HouseSTUDIO / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$3,000
Oxford EastSTUDIOStudio,1BA$3,300
SvenStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,319
Hoboken South Waterfront333 River Street - Studio BStudio,1BA$3,380
308 E 52nd StStudioStudio,1BA$3,500
The EllingtonMZS01- Residence 4A, 6-10A | 3B, 6B, 8-10BStudio,1BA$3,540
The HelenaStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,584

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Center, NY

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Center area is the $5.04 price per square foot 315 E 52nd St Model at 315 E 52nd St, Unit 2C in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value Midtown Center apartment is the 3BR /1.5BA Model at Embassy House starting at $5,495 with a $5.50 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
315 E 52nd St, Unit 2C315 E 52nd St3BR,1.5BA$5.04
Embassy House3BR /1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$5.50
Rebeka 58002 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$2.77
246 E 51st St, Unit 20246 E 51st St2BR,1BA$4.49
The Ambassador EastFLEX 22BR,1BA$5.51
Hoboken South Waterfront333 River Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath M with Balcony1BR,1BA$6.00
150 West 51st Street, Unit 905150 West 51st Street1BR,1BA$6.00
Carnegie MewsMXA02 - E21-361BR,1BA$7.38
The Towne HouseSTUDIO / 1 BATHStudio ,1BA$5.71
Oxford EastSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$6.60

Getting Around the Midtown Center Neighborhood in New York, NY

Walk Score®

100 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Center Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Center?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Center is under $3,584.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Center?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Center is Rebeka 5800 which is listed at $2,250, while the average apartment in Midtown Center costs $6,997.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Center?

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 10 regular apartments in Midtown Center 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 Midtown Center?

Cheap apartments in Midtown Center have an average cost of $367 which is $6,630 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Center.

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