
Apartments for Rent near Manhattan, NY Under $1,200 (39 Rentals)


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1820 Topping Ave, Unit A

3411 Irwin Ave, Unit Shared Apartment

14 St Marks Pl

325 79th St

Surrey Park Apartments

2301 Creston Avenue

74 Realty LLC

960 Sheridan Ave
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The Willows at Park Pointe

Belmont Townhouses

50 Manhattan Ave

407 E 88th St

1500 Bergenline Ave

Allendale Apartments

2300 Grand Concourse

St Nicholas Park Apartments

Douglass Park
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147 E 30th St

Palisades Apartments

336 W 47th St

216 E 83rd St

54 Throop Ave

1630-1636 Park Ave

53 Cooper Pl

Douglass Street Apartments

Lenox Terrace
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Ponce De Leon

30-07 Astoria Blvd

Astoria Senior Citizen Residence 62+

Harlem Place 1

L @ 31st Drive

Crossroads Plaza: Phase II

34 Hillside Ave

Riverwalk Park

7803 Hudson Ave
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2 Jackson Park

The Carolina
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 | $3,829 | $1,195 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,501 | $1,150 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,762 | $1,650 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,966 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,948 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,320 | $4,700 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan 6 Bedroom Apartments | $10,995 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Manhattan
How much are Studio apartments in Manhattan?
There are currently 24,206 Studio Apartments in Manhattan with rent ranges from $1,195 to $10,138 with an average price of $3,829.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Manhattan Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Manhattan ranges from $1,150 to $20,525 with an average monthly rent of $4,501.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Manhattan cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Manhattan range from $1,650 to $29,040. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,762.
How expensive are Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 4,703 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Manhattan on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $875 to $37,420 - averaging $6,966 for the location.
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