
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Center Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,500 (29 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Midtown Center Studio Apartments | $3,805 | $2,750 | $5,550 |
Midtown Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,813 | $1,800 | $8,250 |
Midtown Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,076 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
Midtown Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,092 | $2,300 | $10,000+ |
Midtown Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,483 | $6,195 | $9,350 |
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Cheapest Available Midtown Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Center area of New York, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Park Avenue Skyline priced from $2,000. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park Avenue Skyline | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,000 |
The Ambassador East | MASSIVE STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,895 |
Embassy House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,995 |
The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $3,000 |
Normandie Court | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,240 |
Oxford East | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $3,300 |
Sven | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,318 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Center, NY
As of March 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Center area is the $5.04 price per square foot 323 E 51st St Model at 323 E 51st St, Unit 3F in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $7,000. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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323 E 51st St, Unit 3F | 323 E 51st St | 4BR,2BA | $5.04 |
Embassy House | 3BR /1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $5.50 |
Park Avenue Skyline | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.56 |
1871 House | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.04 |
Hoboken South Waterfront | 333 River Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath AA | 1BR,1BA | $5.25 |
246 E 51st St, Unit 20 | 246 E 51st St | 2BR,1BA | $5.63 |
The Ambassador East | FLEX 2 | 2BR,1BA | $5.51 |
70 W 45th St, Unit FL33-ID1776 | 70 W 45th St | 2BR,1BA | $5.61 |
321 E 48th St, Unit 8C | 321 E 48th St | 1BR,1BA | $4.62 |
The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio ,1BA | $5.52 |
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $3,318.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Center?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Center is The Ambassador East which is listed at $3,795, while the average apartment in Midtown Center costs $7,000.
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 8 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 $557 which is $6,443 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Center.
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