
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of New York, NY from $2,000 (210 Rentals)
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Parker Gramercy

74 5th Ave

55-61 W 17th St

35XV

44 W 17 Street

49 E 21st St

21 E 12th St

7 Gramercy Park W

41 Fifth Ave
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108 Fifth Ave

594-602 Avenue of the Americas

The Bullmoose

Altair 18

31 W 11th St

34 W 17th St

7 E 13th St

Gramercy Spire Apartments

Gramercy Arms

25 E 21st St
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37 E 12th St

73 Fifth Ave

114 W 17th St

30 W 15th St

Butterfield House

30 East 22nd Street

544 Avenue of the Americas

17 W House Apartments

The MacIntyre

58-60 W 14th St
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12 W 18th St

61 Fifth Ave

Brooks Van Horne

12 E 13th St

The Greenwich

Jade

222 Park Ave S

15 W 17th St

National Arts Club Studio Building

12 W 17th St
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33 E 22nd St

260 Park Ave S

20 E 17th St

43 5th Ave

49 East 19th Street

12 E 12th St

8 Union Square South

116 E 19th St

The ACTWU Building

49-57 W 12th St
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Union Square, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Square Studio Apartments | $5,128 | $3,394 | $6,730 |
| Union Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $6,773 | $3,650 | $10,000+ |
| Union Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $10,618 | $5,930 | $10,000+ |
| Union Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $17,017 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Union Square Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Mayfair Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $4,500 |
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Best Local Schools in Union Square, New York, NY
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Square Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Union Square?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Union Square is at Village Mayfair Apartments listed at $4,500.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Square Apartment is $5,800 at Village Mayfair Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Union Square Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Union Square is starting from $8,200 at Village Mayfair Apartments.
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