
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manhattan County, NY from $300 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Manhattan County.


423 W 147th St

The Carolina

Sendero Verde - Affordable

Riverwalk Park

34 Hillside Ave

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

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 | $4,217 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,200 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,723 | $2,160 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,828 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,835 | $1,608 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $11,256 | $5,200 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,450 | $9,450 | $9,450 |
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Cheapest Available Manhattan County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Manhattan County, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Harlem Place 1 in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood priced from $700. The Reserve in the Uptown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manhattan County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem Place 1 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 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 |
| 141 Nagle Avenue | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,088 |
| EHS Hudson Yards Campus | Single Occupancy Room | Studio,1BA | $2,175 |
| 1395 Lexington Ave | Double Occupancy | Studio, | $2,400 |
| 30 Cooper Street | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,593 |
| 203 Chrystie Street | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,599 |
| Third at Bankside | SP | Studio,1BA | $2,606 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan County, NY
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manhattan County area is the $3.23 price per square foot 4 BR, 2 Baths Model at 615 Fort Washington Avenue in the in the Fort George neighborhood starting from $4,200. The second greatest value Manhattan County apartment is the 2 Bed Model at Winston Churchill starting at $3,875 with a $2.99 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 615 Fort Washington Avenue | 4 BR, 2 Baths | 4BR,2BA | $3.23 |
| Winston Churchill | 2 Bed | 2BR,2BA | $2.99 |
| 140 W 123rd St, Unit Apartment 3 | 140 W 123rd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| 560 West 218th Street | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.80 |
| 300 Fort Washington Avenue | 2 BR, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.56 |
| 32 East 7th Street | 32 EAST 7TH STREET - 2 BR / 1 BATH / GARDEN | 2BR,1BA | $3.64 |
| 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 | $3.13 |
| 30 Cooper Street | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| 518 West 204th Street | 2 BR, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4.15 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manhattan County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Manhattan County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Manhattan County is at 116 Seaman Avenue listed at $1,750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Manhattan County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Manhattan County Apartment is $700 at Harlem Place 1.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Manhattan County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Manhattan County is starting from $2,083 at The Reserve.
What is the most affordable Manhattan County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Manhattan County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 258 Wadsworth Ave and starts from $3,700.
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