
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manhattan County, NY from $300 (33 Rentals)
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The Carolina

Sendero Verde - Affordable

Riverwalk Park

34 Hillside Ave

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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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

410 E 81st St

236-238 E 78th St

RIVERVIEW TOWER

11 Hillside Avenue

418 East 81st Street
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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 | $4,419 | $1,950 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,748 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,219 | $2,775 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,494 | $3,353 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,180 | $1,883 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $13,316 | $5,900 | $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 (O4) | 4BR,2BA | $1,595 |
| 116 Seaman Avenue | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| EHS Hudson Yards Campus | Single Occupancy Room | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| 676 Riverside Drive | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| 154 East 37th Street | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,450 |
| 3333 Broadway | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,650 |
| FOUND Study Brooklyn Heights | Single - Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,650 |
| 53 W 72nd St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan County, NY
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manhattan County area is the $3.13 price per square foot 231 E 110th St Model at 231 E 110th St, Unit 1 in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $6,250. The second greatest value Manhattan County apartment is the Furnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (F4) Model at The Reserve starting at $2,080 with a $1.92 price per square foot in the Uptown 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231 E 110th St, Unit 1 | 231 E 110th St | 4BR,2BA | $3.13 |
| The Reserve | Furnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (F4) | 4BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| 560 West 218th Street | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 615 Fort Washington Avenue | 2 BR, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.20 |
| FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/Intern | Shared Double Room in 3B2B | 3BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 30 Dongan Place | 2 BR, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.65 |
| Winston Churchill | Junior 4 | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.70 |
| Estela Properties | Grand 1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| Cedar Arms | Apartment 05H | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| 138 W 132nd St, Unit Garden | 138 W 132nd St | 1BR,1BA | $3.75 |
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 $2,725.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manhattan County?
The cheapest apartment in Manhattan County is Cedar Arms which is listed at $1,949, while the average apartment in Manhattan County costs $14,074.
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 41 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 $214 which is $13,860 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manhattan County.
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