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Midtown Center, New York, NY Local Guide

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 | $5,349 | $2,320 | $10,000+ |
Midtown Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,065 | $2,500 | $8,970 |
Midtown Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,076 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
Midtown Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,554 | $3,700 | $10,000+ |
Midtown Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,549 | $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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Rebeka 5800 | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,250 |
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 |
Oxford East | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $3,300 |
Sven | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,319 |
Hoboken South Waterfront | 333 River Street - Studio B | Studio,1BA | $3,380 |
308 E 52nd St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,500 |
The Ellington | MZS01- Residence 4A, 6-10A | 3B, 6B, 8-10B | Studio,1BA | $3,540 |
The Helena | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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315 E 52nd St, Unit 2C | 315 E 52nd St | 3BR,1.5BA | $5.04 |
Embassy House | 3BR /1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $5.50 |
Rebeka 5800 | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
246 E 51st St, Unit 20 | 246 E 51st St | 2BR,1BA | $4.49 |
The Ambassador East | FLEX 2 | 2BR,1BA | $5.51 |
Hoboken South Waterfront | 333 River Street - 1 Bed 1 Bath M with Balcony | 1BR,1BA | $6.00 |
150 West 51st Street, Unit 905 | 150 West 51st Street | 1BR,1BA | $6.00 |
Carnegie Mews | MXA02 - E21-36 | 1BR,1BA | $7.38 |
The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio ,1BA | $5.71 |
Oxford East | STUDIO | Studio ,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
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 $3,584.
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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