Cheap Homes for Rent in Midtown Neighborhood of New York, NY from $2,100 (82 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at The Dryden East priced from $2,850. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Dryden EastStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,850
207 East 37th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$2,850
315 E 58th StStudioStudio,1BA$2,850
The Ambassador EastMASSIVE STUDIOStudio,1BA$2,895
Embassy HouseStudioStudio,1BA$2,995
Wimbledon TowerSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,995
The Towne HouseSTUDIO / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$3,000
305 W 45th StSTUDIOStudio,1BA$3,000
420 W 42nd StStudioStudio,1BA$3,200
Oxford EastSTUDIOStudio,1BA$3,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, NY

As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $5.43 price per square foot 165 E 33rd St Model at 165 E 33rd St, Unit 4F in the in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood starting from $7,600. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 366 W 46th St Model at 366 W 46th St, Unit 4C starting at $6,100 with a $5.08 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.
165 E 33rd St, Unit 4F165 E 33rd St4BR,2BA$5.43
366 W 46th St, Unit 4C366 W 46th St3BR,2BA$5.08
315 E 52nd St, Unit 2C315 E 52nd St3BR,1.5BA$5.04
Embassy House3BR /1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$5.50
Regency TowersJr 4 / 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$5.40
246 E 51st St, Unit 20246 E 51st St2BR,1BA$5.31
576 9th Ave, Unit 11F576 9th Ave2BR,1BA$5.03
137 E 27th St, Unit 2G137 E 27th St1BR,1BA$5.39
141 E 29th St, Unit 22141 E 29th St2BR,1BA$5.46
The Ambassador EastFLEX 22BR,1BA$5.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown?

There are currently 3419 Apartments for Rent in Midtown, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,450 to $80,000. There are also 531 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown ranging from $2,195 to $38,687.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Midtown ranges from $2,195 to $38,687 with an average monthly rent of $6,902.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Midtown range from $1,850 to $47,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,750 to $14,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $7,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,450.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.