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Manhattan, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Manhattan Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Manhattan, NY is a Studio unit found at 14 St Marks Pl in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood priced from $1,200. EHS St George Towers in the Wall Street neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manhattan apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
14 St Marks PlSTUStudio,$1,200
EHS St George TowersShared Triple Room1BR,1BA$1,500
The ReserveFurnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (L4)4BR,2BA$1,595
4603 Hudson Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,600
4614 Park Ave Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,600
The ParkStudioStudio,1BA$1,700
113 67th Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan, NY and Nearby

As of September 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manhattan area is the $1.27 price per square foot $4.25/sq.ft. - 17Q Model at 37 Wall Street in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Manhattan apartment is the 125 W 227th St Model at 125 W 227th St, Unit 2f starting at $3,200 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Spuyten Duyvil neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manhattan apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
37 Wall Street$4.25/sq.ft. - 17QStudio ,1BA$1.27
125 W 227th St, Unit 2f125 W 227th St3BR,1BA$1.68
2419 6th St, Unit 12419 6th St3BR,2BA$2.20
3611 Waldo Ave, Unit Apt 13611 Waldo Ave3BR,1BA$2.14
6249 Broadway, Unit 16249 Broadway2BR,1BA$2.08
516 Monastery Pl, Unit Apt 1516 Monastery Pl2BR,1BA$2.14
6th at West Hoboken - Union City, NJ2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.85
3654 Waldo Ave, Unit Apt 13654 Waldo Ave1BR,1BA$2.07
354 Butler St, Unit Studio354 Butler StStudio ,1BA$2.11
138 9th St, Unit Roommate138 9th St1BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Manhattan

What type of rentals are currently available in Manhattan?

There are currently 40192 Apartments for Rent in Manhattan, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $60,000. There are also 4362 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Manhattan ranging from $950 to $75,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Manhattan?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Manhattan ranges from $950 to $75,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,586.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Manhattan?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Manhattan range from $1,000 to $39,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,275 to $75,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,370.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

New York City is the city that never sleeps, but it’s also the city that’s often synonymous with sky-high rents and steep living costs. That said, if you’re like many of us at ApartmentHomeLiving.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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