
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown South Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,000 (48 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown South?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Midtown South Studio Apartments | $4,276 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
Midtown South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,730 | $2,826 | $10,000+ |
Midtown South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,836 | $2,125 | $10,000+ |
Midtown South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,685 | $4,497 | $10,000+ |
Midtown South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,109 | $6,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 48 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown South Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Midtown South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown South area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 221 2nd Avenue priced from $3,000. Newport Rentals has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,036. Here are the most affordable Midtown South apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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221 2nd Avenue | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,000 |
Newport Rentals | PARKSIDE WEST - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,036 |
The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $3,100 |
The Hendrix | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,348 |
85 E 10th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,800 |
Marquis Apartments | Murray Hill Marquis - Studio One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,822 |
The Lexington | L-Line | 1BR,1BA | $3,833 |
230 East 30th Street | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $3,950 |
The Epic | S01 | Studio,1BA | $3,960 |
Atlas New York | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown South, NY
As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown South area is the $6.53 price per square foot Three Bedroom C2B-W Model at View 34 in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $8,427. The second greatest value Midtown South apartment is the B4 Model at Hoboken Point starting at $6,625 with a $5.63 price per square foot in the Chelsea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown South apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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View 34 | Three Bedroom C2B-W | 3BR,2BA | $6.53 |
Hoboken Point | B4 | 2BR,2BA | $5.63 |
Courtney House | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.43 |
The Lexington | L-Line | 1BR,1BA | $4.51 |
141 E 29th St, Unit 22 | 141 E 29th St | 2BR,1BA | $5.46 |
Murray Park | 20-L | 1BR,1BA | $7.03 |
121 E 38th St, Unit 2 | 121 E 38th St | 2BR,1BA | $6.14 |
221 2nd Avenue | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $6.70 |
The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio ,1BA | $5.90 |
The Hendrix | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown South Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Midtown South?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Midtown South is at 221 2nd Avenue listed at $3,000.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown South Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown South Apartment is $3,308 at Newport Rentals.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Midtown South Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Midtown South is starting from $3,656 at Newport Rentals.
What is the most affordable Midtown South Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Midtown South Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Newport Rentals and starts from $4,507.
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