
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manhattan County, NY from $300 (32 Rentals)
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The Carolina

Sendero Verde - Affordable

Riverwalk Park

34 Hillside Ave

Lenox Terrace

216 E 83rd St

1630-1636 Park Ave
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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

James Lenox House- 55 and Over- NYC Residents
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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

35 West 65th Street
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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

214 W 102nd St
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan County Studio Apartments | $4,142 | $1,975 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,858 | $700 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,331 | $2,000 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,672 | $2,159 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,659 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan County 5 Bedroom Apartments | $20,855 | $7,500 | $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 (N4) | 4BR,2BA | $1,595 |
| 116 Seaman Avenue | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| The Oxford Houses | Oxford House Residence – D (434) | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| EHS Hudson Yards Campus | Single Occupancy Room | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
| 24 Thayer Street | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| 81 Cabrini Boulevard | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,302 |
| 15 Magaw Place | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| 664 West 163rd Street | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,445 |
| 540 Fort Washington Avenue | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan County, NY
As of January 12, 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 700 Fort Washington Ave Model at 700 Fort Washington Ave, Unit 5J starting at $4,400 with a $3.67 price per square foot in the Fort George 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 |
| 700 Fort Washington Ave, Unit 5J | 700 Fort Washington Ave | 3BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| 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 |
| FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/Intern | Shared Double Room in 3B2B | 3BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| The Century | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| 556 W 165th St, Unit 1 | 556 W 165th St | 1BR,1BA | $3.13 |
| 30 Dongan Place | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| 15 Magaw Place | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| 664 West 163rd Street | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
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 $2,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manhattan County?
The cheapest apartment in Manhattan County is Harlem Place 1 which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Manhattan County costs $11,300.
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 98 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 $178 which is $11,122 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manhattan County.
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