
Apartments for Rent in Manhattan, NY Under $1,500 (112 Rentals)


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81 70th St

46 49th St

305 E Mt Eden Ave, Unit Apt 1

315 E Mt Eden Ave, Unit Apt 1

524 Timpson Pl, Unit apt#1

354 Butler St, Unit Room

315 E Mt Eden Ave, Unit Apt 3

1200 Woodycrest Ave, Unit Apt 2F
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Linwood Park

524 Timpson Pl, Unit #5a studio

328 W 83rd St

295-297 Broadway

278 Bedford Park Blvd

214 W 102nd St

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11 Hillside Avenue

410 E 81st St

236-238 E 78th St
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418 East 81st Street

The Liberty

7 E Gun Hill Rd

2435-2447 Walton Ave

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2200 Tiebout Ave

309-315 11th St

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Mosholu Plaza East

378 3rd St

209 E 165th St

Cliffs On Hudson

208 E 95th St

3410 Kingsbridge Ave

1548-1560 Saint Nicholas Ave

116 John St

35 West 65th Street

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1777 Grand Concourse

2500 WEBB AVENUE

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266-68-270-72 Nagle Ave

3343 Sedgwick Ave

20 LAUREL HILL TER

372 Anderson Ave

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2714 Bainbridge Ave
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 | $3,954 | $1,500 | $8,520 |
| Manhattan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,717 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,955 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,066 | $1,367 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,895 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,419 | $3,600 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Manhattan
How much are Studio apartments in Manhattan?
There are currently 24,126 Studio Apartments in Manhattan with rent ranges from $1,500 to $8,520 with an average price of $3,954.
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 $1,000 to $22,067 with an average monthly rent of $4,717.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Manhattan cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Manhattan range from $1,700 to $30,107. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,955.
How expensive are Manhattan Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 4,658 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Manhattan on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,367 to $37,850 - averaging $7,066 for the location.
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