Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,000 (108 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Midtown area of New York.

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304 W 30th St

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property at 522 W 50th St

522 W 50th St

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property at 326 E 35th St

326 E 35th St

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147 E 30th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

147 E 30th St

147 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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577 2nd Ave
Studio Apartments

577 2nd Ave

577 Second AveNew York, NY 10016
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365 W 52nd St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

365 W 52nd St

365 W 52nd StNew York, NY 10019
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1075 1st Ave
Studio Apartments

1075 1st Ave

1075 1st AveNew York, NY 10022
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1057 First Avenue
Studio Apartments

1057 First Avenue

1057 First AveNew York, NY 10022
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328 W 44TH ST
1 Bedroom Apartments

328 W 44TH ST

328 W 44th StNew York, NY 10036
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1069 1st Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1069 1st Ave

1069 1st AveNew York, NY 10022
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544-548 W 50th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

544-548 W 50th St

544-548 W 50th StNew York, NY 10019
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324 East 66th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

324 East 66th Street

324 E 66th StNew York, NY 10065
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338 East 53 Street
Studio Apartments

338 East 53 Street

338 E 53rd StNew York, NY 10022
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Midtown, New York, NY Local Guide

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. 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 apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
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
The Dryden EastStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,950
Wimbledon TowerSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,995
Embassy HouseStudioStudio,1BA$2,995
The Towne HouseSTUDIO / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$3,000
305 W 45th StSTUDIOStudio,1BA$3,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, NY

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $5.33 price per square foot 366 W 46th St Model at 366 W 46th St, Unit 4C in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $6,400. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 315 W 48th St Model at 315 W 48th St, Unit 9F starting at $6,400 with a $5.82 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
366 W 46th St, Unit 4C366 W 46th St3BR,2BA$5.33
315 W 48th St, Unit 9F315 W 48th St3BR,2BA$5.82
236 E 61st St, Unit 2B236 E 61st St2BR,1BA$5.00
246 E 51st St, Unit 20246 E 51st St2BR,1BA$4.49
576 9th Ave, Unit 11F576 9th Ave2BR,1BA$5.03
141 E 29th St, Unit 22141 E 29th St2BR,1BA$5.46
The Ambassador EastFLEX 22BR,1BA$5.51
418 W 51st St, Unit 2B418 W 51st St2BR,1BA$5.79
Embassy HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$5.21
The Towne HouseSTUDIO / 1 BATHStudio ,1BA$5.71

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Midtown, New York, NY

Ranked #108

Among neighborhoods in New York, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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 The Towne House.

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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