
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown East Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,500 (61 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown East?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Midtown East Studio Apartments | $4,992 | $2,206 | $10,000+ |
Midtown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,767 | $2,307 | $10,000+ |
Midtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,445 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
Midtown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,943 | $3,700 | $10,000+ |
Midtown East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,841 | $1,875 | $10,000+ |
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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. 315 E 58th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,850. Here are the most affordable Midtown East apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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57 Eleven Kennedy | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
315 E 58th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,850 |
The Dryden East | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,850 |
207 East 37th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,850 |
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 |
The Declan | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A9M3 | 1BR,1BA | $3,380 |
The Nash | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown East, NY
As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown East area is the $3.23 price per square foot 2x1 Model at 57 Eleven Kennedy in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $3,900. The second greatest value Midtown East apartment is the 315 E 52nd St Model at 315 E 52nd St, Unit 2C starting at $6,000 with a $5.04 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown East apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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57 Eleven Kennedy | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.23 |
315 E 52nd St, Unit 2C | 315 E 52nd St | 3BR,1.5BA | $5.04 |
Hamilton Cove | B3 -2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $4.64 |
Embassy House | 3BR /1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $5.50 |
Regency Towers | Jr 4 / 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $5.40 |
246 E 51st St, Unit 20 | 246 E 51st St | 2BR,1BA | $5.31 |
Estuary | 1-A2 | 1BR,1BA | $5.03 |
The Ambassador East | FLEX 2 | 2BR,1BA | $5.51 |
The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio ,1BA | $5.71 |
The Dryden East | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $5.70 |
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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 207 East 37th Street and starts from $4,800.
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