Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown East Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,500 (60 Rentals)

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1075 1st Ave
Studio Apartments

1075 1st Ave

1075 1st AveNew York, NY 10022
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1057 First Avenue
Studio Apartments

1057 First Avenue

1057 First AveNew York, NY 10022
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1069 1st Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1069 1st Ave

1069 1st AveNew York, NY 10022
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324 East 66th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

324 East 66th Street

324 E 66th StNew York, NY 10065
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338 East 53 Street
Studio Apartments

338 East 53 Street

338 E 53rd StNew York, NY 10022
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357 E 68th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

357 E 68th St

357 E 68th StNew York, NY 10065
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1073 1st Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1073 1st Ave

1073 1st AveNew York, NY 10022
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349 E 51st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

349 E 51st St

349 E 51st StNew York, NY 10022
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255-257 E 61st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

255-257 E 61st St

255-257 E 61st StNew York, NY 10065
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340 E 58th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

340 E 58th St

340 E 58th StNew York, NY 10022
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344 E 62nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

344 E 62nd St

344 E 62nd StNew York, NY 10065
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346 E 62nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

346 E 62nd St

346 E 62nd StNew York, NY 10065
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110 E 36th St
Studio Apartments

110 E 36th St

110 E 36th StNew York, NY 10016
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311 E 60TH ST
1 Bedroom Apartments

311 E 60TH ST

311 E 60th StNew York, NY 10022
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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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143 E 36th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

143 E 36th St

143 E 36th StNew York, NY 10016
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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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130 E 37th St
Studio Apartments

130 E 37th St

130 E 37th StNew York, NY 10016
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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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420  64th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

420 64th St

415-423 E 64th StNew York, NY 10065
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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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304-308 E 62nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

304-308 E 62nd St

304-308 E 62nd StNew York, NY 10065
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342 E 65th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

342 E 65th St

342 E 65th StNew York, NY 10065
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888 Eighth Avenue
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888 Eighth Avenue

888 8th AveNew York, NY 10019
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Midtown East, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown East area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 57 Eleven Kennedy priced from $2,000. 2-21 Malt Drive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,490. Here are the most affordable Midtown East apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
57 Eleven KennedyStudioStudio,1BA$2,000
2-21 Malt Drive ApartmentsLottery StudioStudio,1BA$2,490
Halletts Point10 HLP - Studio/1 BathStudio,1BA$2,761
315 E 58th StStudioStudio,1BA$2,850
The Dryden EastStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown East, NY

As of March 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown East area is the $5.18 price per square foot 323 E 51st St Model at 323 E 51st St, Unit 3F in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $7,200. The second greatest value Midtown East apartment is the 2x1 Model at 57 Eleven Kennedy starting at $3,900 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
323 E 51st St, Unit 3F323 E 51st St4BR,2BA$5.18
57 Eleven Kennedy2x12BR,1BA$3.23
315 E 52nd St, Unit 2A315 E 52nd St3BR,2BA$5.21
The Declan2 Bed/2 Bath-B22BR,2BA$5.31
Embassy House3BR /1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$5.50
Regency TowersJr 4 / 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$5.40
150 E 57th St, Unit FL23-ID516150 E 57th St2BR,2BA$5.19
Symphony HouseSymphony House Residence – R (Alcove Studio)1BR,1BA$4.62
345 E 61st St, Unit 2C345 E 61st StStudio ,1BA$4.44
2-21 Malt Drive ApartmentsLottery StudioStudio ,1BA$4.98

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Midtown East, New York, NY

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Among neighborhoods in New York, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown East Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Midtown East?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Midtown East is at 57 Eleven Kennedy listed at $2,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown East Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown East Apartment is $2,307 at 57 Eleven Kennedy.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Midtown East Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Midtown East is starting from $2,914 at 57 Eleven Kennedy.

What is the most affordable Midtown East Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Midtown East Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 315 E 58th St and starts from $5,000.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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What to Know About Fees and Fines When Renting

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When it comes to renting a new apartment or home there can be a number of fees that you will want to keep in mind going into the process.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.