Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Center Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,500 (27 Rentals)

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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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Symphony House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Symphony House

235 W 56th StNew 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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312 E 51st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

312 E 51st St

312 E 51st StNew York, NY 10022
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140 E 46th St
Studio Apartments

140 E 46th St

140 E 46th StNew York, NY 10017
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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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Cheapest Available Midtown Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Center area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at The Ambassador East priced from $2,895. Embassy House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,995. Here are the most affordable Midtown Center apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Ambassador EastMASSIVE STUDIOStudio,1BA$2,895
Embassy HouseStudioStudio,1BA$2,995
The Towne HouseSTUDIO / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$3,000
SvenStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,073
Oxford EastSTUDIOStudio,1BA$3,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Center, NY

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Center area is the $6.13 price per square foot 279 E 44th St Model at 279 E 44th St, Unit FL21-ID814 in the in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood starting from $9,190. The second greatest value Midtown Center apartment is the 323 E 51st St Model at 323 E 51st St, Unit 3F starting at $7,350 with a $5.29 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.
279 E 44th St, Unit FL21-ID814279 E 44th St3BR,2BA$6.13
323 E 51st St, Unit 3F323 E 51st St4BR,2BA$5.29
315 E 52nd St, Unit 2A315 E 52nd St3BR,2BA$5.38
Embassy House3BR /1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$5.50
230 W 55th St, Unit FL25-ID506230 W 55th St2BR,2BA$5.93
246 E 51st St, Unit 20246 E 51st St2BR,1BA$5.63
The Ambassador EastFLEX 22BR,1BA$5.51
Hoboken South Waterfront333 River Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath M with Balcony1BR,1BA$6.00
321 E 48th St, Unit 8C321 E 48th St1BR,1BA$4.62
The Towne HouseSTUDIO / 1 BATHStudio ,1BA$5.71

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 $3,100.

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 $6,995.

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 264 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 $506 which is $6,489 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Center.

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