
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manhattan County, NY from $300 (33 Rentals)
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Sendero Verde - Affordable

Riverwalk Park

34 Hillside Ave

285 West 12th St

Harlem Place 1

Lenox Terrace

216 E 83rd St
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1630-1636 Park Ave

147 E 30th St

Douglass Park

St Nicholas Park Apartments

Allendale Apartments

407 E 88th St

14 St Marks Pl

101-105 W 133rd St
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James Lenox House- 55 and Over- NYC Residents

157-159 Vermilyea Ave

156 Sherman Ave

1366 York Ave

160 East 107

524 W 169th St

20 LAUREL HILL TER

266-68-270-72 Nagle Ave
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35 West 65th Street

116 John St

1548-1560 Saint Nicholas Ave

236-238 E 78th St

RIVERVIEW TOWER

410 E 81st St

418 East 81st Street

11 Hillside Avenue
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214 W 102nd St
Manhattan County, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Manhattan County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan County Studio Apartments | $4,448 | $1,900 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,602 | $1,750 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,128 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,339 | $3,400 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,033 | $1,606 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,856 | $7,500 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $14,725 | $9,450 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Manhattan County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Manhattan County, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at The Reserve in the Uptown neighborhood priced from $1,595. 116 Seaman Avenue in the Kingsbridge Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manhattan County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve | Furnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (M3) | 4BR,2BA | $1,595 |
| 116 Seaman Avenue | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| 121 Bennett Avenue | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,067 |
| EHS Hudson Yards Campus | Single Occupancy Room | Studio,1BA | $2,175 |
| 1395 Lexington Ave | Double Occupancy | Studio, | $2,400 |
| 154 East 37th Street | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,450 |
| 664 West 163rd Street | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,600 |
| 53 W 72nd St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,625 |
| 3333 Broadway | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan County, NY
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manhattan County area is the $2.64 price per square foot 140 W 123rd St Model at 140 W 123rd St, Unit Apartment 2 in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Manhattan County apartment is the 1 BR, 1 Bath Model at 560 West 218th Street starting at $2,795 with a $2.80 price per square foot in the Fordham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manhattan County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 W 123rd St, Unit Apartment 2 | 140 W 123rd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 560 West 218th Street | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 32 East 7th Street | 32 EAST 7TH STREET - 2 BR / 1 BATH / GARDEN | 2BR,1BA | $3.61 |
| FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/Intern | Shared Double Room in 3B2B | 3BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| Estela Properties | Luxe 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.87 |
| Winston Churchill | Junior 4 | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.70 |
| 174 E 111th St, Unit East 111th | 174 E 111th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
| 77 E 119th St, Unit East 119th | 77 E 119th St | 1BR,1BA | $4.22 |
| 121 Bennett Avenue | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| 664 West 163rd Street | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manhattan County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Manhattan County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Manhattan County is under $2,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manhattan County?
The cheapest apartment in Manhattan County is 121 Bennett Avenue which is listed at $2,067, while the average apartment in Manhattan County costs $14,725.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Manhattan County?
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 46 regular apartments in Manhattan County 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 Manhattan County?
Cheap apartments in Manhattan County have an average cost of $174 which is $14,551 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manhattan County.
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