
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown East Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,500 (58 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 | $3,784 | $2,206 | $7,110 |
Midtown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,497 | $2,307 | $10,000+ |
Midtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,660 | $2,914 | $10,000+ |
Midtown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,155 | $3,800 | $10,000+ |
Midtown East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,256 | $6,195 | $9,350 |
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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. 143 E 36th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,100. 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 |
143 E 36th St | Private Bedroom | 1BR, | $2,100 |
2-21 Malt Drive Apartments | Lottery Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,490 |
Halletts Point | 10 HLP - Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,761 |
315 E 58th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,850 |
207 East 37th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,850 |
The Ambassador East | MASSIVE STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,895 |
The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $2,900 |
The Dryden East | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,988 |
Embassy House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown East, NY
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown East 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 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 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 |
57 Eleven Kennedy | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.23 |
30 Park Ave, Unit FL18-ID1347 | 30 Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $4.03 |
Embassy House | 3BR /1.5BA | 3BR,1.5BA | $5.50 |
Regency Towers | Jr 4 / 1.5 Bathroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $5.40 |
The Ambassador East | FLEX 2 | 2BR,1BA | $5.51 |
251 E 61st St, Unit 6A | 251 E 61st St | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
321 E 48th St, Unit 8C | 321 E 48th St | 1BR,1BA | $4.62 |
The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio ,1BA | $5.52 |
2-21 Malt Drive Apartments | Lottery Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.98 |
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Best Local Schools in Midtown East, New York, NY
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Best Local Schools in Midtown East, New York, NY
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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 $2,100 at 143 E 36th St.
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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