
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,000 (109 Rentals)
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Midtown, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Midtown Studio Apartments | $4,640 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
Midtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,050 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,945 | $1,925 | $10,000+ |
Midtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,553 | $1,975 | $10,000+ |
Midtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,333 | $1,525 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Midtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 312 E 51st St priced from $2,750. 207 East 37th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,850. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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312 E 51st St | studio 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,750 |
207 East 37th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,850 |
315 E 58th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,850 |
The Ambassador East | MASSIVE STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,895 |
The Dryden East | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,950 |
Embassy House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,995 |
Wimbledon Tower | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,995 |
419-421 W 50th St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
305 W 45th St | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $3,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, NY
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $5.01 price per square foot 205 E 31st St Model at 205 E 31st St, Unit 3 in the in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood starting from $6,995. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 3 bed Model at 726 Tenth Ave starting at $6,195 with a $5.39 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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205 E 31st St, Unit 3 | 205 E 31st St | 4BR,2BA | $5.01 |
726 Tenth Ave | 3 bed | 3BR,1.5BA | $5.39 |
315 W 48th St, Unit 9F | 315 W 48th St | 3BR,2BA | $5.82 |
336 E 43rd St, Unit 10S | 336 E 43rd St | 3BR,1.5BA | $5.89 |
236 E 61st St, Unit 2B | 236 E 61st St | 2BR,1BA | $5.00 |
300 E 51st St, Unit FL4-ID1840 | 300 E 51st St | 1BR,1BA | $5.86 |
141 E 29th St, Unit 22 | 141 E 29th St | 2BR,1BA | $5.46 |
Wimbledon Tower | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $5.48 |
The Ambassador East | FLEX 2 | 2BR,1BA | $5.51 |
Embassy House | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Midtown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Midtown is at 207 East 37th Street listed at $2,850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown Apartment is $2,750 at 312 E 51st St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Midtown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Midtown is starting from $3,800 at 207 East 37th Street.
What is the most affordable Midtown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Midtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 207 East 37th Street and starts from $4,800.
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