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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. 312 E 51st St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,750. 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
312 E 51st Ststudio 11BR,1BA$2,750
315 E 58th StStudioStudio,1BA$2,850
207 East 37th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$2,850
The Ambassador EastMASSIVE STUDIOStudio,1BA$2,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown East, NY

As of May 01, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
57 Eleven Kennedy2x12BR,1BA$3.23
315 E 52nd St, Unit 2C315 E 52nd St3BR,1.5BA$5.04
Hamilton CoveB3 -2x22BR,2BA$4.75
236 E 61st St, Unit 2B236 E 61st St2BR,1BA$5.11
246 E 51st St, Unit 20246 E 51st St2BR,1BA$4.49
Estuary1-A21BR,1BA$5.19
The Ambassador EastFLEX 22BR,1BA$5.51
Harbor 1500A01S1BR,1BA$5.84
The Towne HouseSTUDIO / 1 BATHStudio ,1BA$5.71
The Dryden EastStudio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$5.90

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown East

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown East?

There are currently 1430 Apartments for Rent in Midtown East, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,925 to $50,000. There are also 206 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown East ranging from $2,250 to $38,687.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Midtown East?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Midtown East ranges from $2,250 to $38,687 with an average monthly rent of $11,143.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Midtown East?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Midtown East range from $3,700 to $19,750, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $9,995 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $8,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,925.

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