1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Manhattan, NY Under $2,000 (294 Rentals)

St George Towers

Hudson Yards Campus

6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ

245 LAWTON LLC

The Post on Fort

Outpost Club Clark (Furnished Rooms)

Cliffs On Hudson

Riverside Terrace
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St Georges Crescent

168 Cedar St, Unit 1st FL

325 Whiteman St, Unit #2

6401 Adams St, Unit 1R

113 Oakwood Ave, Unit Ground Floor

270 Grant Ave, Unit 2

218 Cliff St, Unit 2
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478 Hudson Terrace

411 Park Ave

123 44th St

798 Undercliff Ave

8550 JFK Blvd E

401 Park Ave

2329 Hudson Terrace

11-24-24 31st Dr

229 W 232nd St
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129 Columbia St

83-71 116th St

524 Timpson Pl

48 W 75th St
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Manhattan, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Manhattan?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Manhattan Studio Apartments | $4,176 | $800 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,502 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,972 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,799 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,421 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,458 | $1,175 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,437 | $1,330 | $9,450 |
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Getting Around Manhattan, NY
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
83 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Manhattan Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Manhattan with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Manhattan is at Cliffs On Hudson listed at $1,238.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Manhattan Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Manhattan is $4,502.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Manhattan Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Manhattan is a 1,300 square feet unit starting from $2,750 at FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/Intern.
What is the average size for Manhattan 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Manhattan is currently 723 sq ft.
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