
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,300 (33 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Side?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Side Studio Apartments | $3,837 | $1,375 | $7,200 |
West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,593 | $2,307 | $10,000+ |
West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,980 | $2,914 | $10,000+ |
West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,813 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $14,862 | $7,400 | $10,000+ |
West Side 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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Cheapest Available West Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Side area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 57 Eleven Kennedy priced from $2,000. The Grand has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,447. Here are the most affordable West Side apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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57 Eleven Kennedy | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
The Grand | A01 | 1BR,1BA | $2,447 |
305 W 45th St | 1 BEDROOM | 1BR,1BA | $2,800 |
RiverTrace at Port Imperial | S2 | Studio,1BA | $2,933 |
Harbor 1500 | S01N | Studio,1BA | $3,099 |
420 W 42nd St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,200 |
Estuary | 2-A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Side, NY
As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Side area is the $5.92 price per square foot Deluxe 2 Bedroom Model at 160 Riverside Boulevard in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $9,400. The second greatest value West Side apartment is the 2x1 Model at 57 Eleven Kennedy starting at $3,900 with a $3.23 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Side apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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160 Riverside Boulevard | Deluxe 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $5.92 |
57 Eleven Kennedy | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.23 |
315 W 48th St, Unit 9F | 315 W 48th St | 3BR,2BA | $5.82 |
554 W 54th St, Unit FL24-ID522 | 554 W 54th St | 2BR,2BA | $4.69 |
576 9th Ave, Unit 11F | 576 9th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $5.03 |
Estuary | 1-A3 | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
The Grand | A02 | 1BR,1BA | $3.52 |
726 10th Ave, Unit 2A | 726 10th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $5.92 |
Harbor 1500 | S01N | Studio ,1BA | $5.90 |
RiverTrace at Port Imperial | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $5.64 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Side is under $3,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Side?
The cheapest apartment in West Side is 57 Eleven Kennedy which is listed at $2,307, while the average apartment in West Side costs $8,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Side?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in West Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in West Side?
Cheap apartments in West Side have an average cost of $7,500 which is $875 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Side.
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