Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manhattan County, NY from $300 (34 Rentals)
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Manhattan County, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Manhattan County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Manhattan County Studio Apartments | $3,903 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,074 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,390 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,872 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,930 | $1,530 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $13,720 | $1,410 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,362 | $9,275 | $9,450 |
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Cheapest Available Manhattan County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Manhattan County, NY is a Studio unit found at 14 St Marks Pl in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood priced from $1,200. 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 |
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14 St Marks Pl | STU | Studio, | $1,200 |
116 Seaman Avenue | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
1883 Amsterdam Avenue | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,857 |
EHS Hudson Yards Campus | Single Occupancy Room | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
2496-2498 Frederick Douglass Blvd | 2B | 1BR,1BA | $2,321 |
1856 Park Avenue | 6N | Studio,1BA | $2,344 |
521 West 156th Street | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
200 W 149th St | 200 W 149th St. New York, NY 10039-2867 | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
652 West 163rd Street | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,566 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan County, NY
As of September 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manhattan County area is the $2.22 price per square foot Garden Model at 428 W 147th St in the in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood starting from $5,999. The second greatest value Manhattan County apartment is the 125 W 227th St Model at 125 W 227th St, Unit 2f starting at $3,200 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Spuyten Duyvil 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. |
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428 W 147th St | Garden | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.22 |
125 W 227th St, Unit 2f | 125 W 227th St | 3BR,1BA | $1.68 |
Winston Churchill | 3 Bed | 3BR,3BA | $3.24 |
281 Edgecombe Ave | Apt line 7 | 3BR,2BA | $2.66 |
200 W 149th St | 200 W 149th St. New York, NY 10039-2867 | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
2496-2498 Frederick Douglass Blvd | 2B | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
81 Cabrini Boulevard | 2 BR, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.91 |
204 W 149th St | 1A | Studio ,1BA | $3.04 |
FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/Intern | Shared Double Room in 3B2B | 3BR,1BA | $2.44 |
556 W 165th St, Unit 1 | 556 W 165th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.81 |
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 $2,566.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manhattan County?
The cheapest apartment in Manhattan County is 1883 Amsterdam Avenue which is listed at $1,857, while the average apartment in Manhattan County costs $11,000.
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 26 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 $1,500 which is $9,500 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manhattan County.
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