1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Manhattan, NY Under $5,200 (2,115 Rentals)

River Club Apartments

The Riverdale Tower

The Bold

The Lexington
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The Reserve at Estuary

The Hazel Jersey City

Newport Rentals

The Hendrix

Parc West

The Oyster

Hoboken Point

The Declan
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Riverbend at Port Imperial

Hudson Ridge Apartments

Skylar Lofts

7 Seventy House

The BLVD Collection
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Grove Pointe
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Vantage Collection

Edgewater Town Center Apartments

One Grove

295J

Columbus Collection
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 | $4,200 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,611 | $1,238 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,079 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,149 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,852 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Manhattan 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,466 | $1,410 | $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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- 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 $4,611.
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 745 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City
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