
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alphabet City Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,700 (418 Rentals)
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520 East 6th Street

525 e 11 Street

252 E 2nd St

Village East Towers

Christodora House

229 E 2nd St

407 East 12th Street

Village Green

20 Clinton St
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287 E Houston St

330 E 11th St

203 E 4th St

509 E Sixth St

132 Avenue C

103 Avenue A

264 E Second St

237 East 10th Street

343 E Tenth St

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212 Avenue B

186 E 2nd St

Arabella 101

285 E 3rd St

117 First Ave

Village View Housing

168 Norfolk St

196 Avenue A

323 E Eighth St

203 1st Ave
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329 E 12th St

346 E 13th St

444 E 13th St

51 Avenue A

154 Attorney St

114 E 7th St

532 E Fifth St

525 E 12th St

Calyx Condominium

349 E Tenth St
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200 Avenue A

753 E Fifth St

98 Avenue A

99-101 Avenue B

754 E Sixth St

26 Avenue B

Houston Place Condominium

Green Diamond

141 E 3rd St

130 E 7th St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Alphabet City?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphabet City Studio Apartments | $3,992 | $3,110 | $5,700 |
| Alphabet City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,410 | $3,200 | $7,400 |
| Alphabet City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,948 | $3,560 | $10,000+ |
| Alphabet City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,282 | $5,125 | $8,906 |
| Alphabet City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,747 | $8,995 | $10,000+ |
| Alphabet City 5 Bedroom Apartments | $11,300 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 418 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Alphabet City Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Alphabet City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alphabet City area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 514 East 5th Street priced from $2,800. 112 East 7th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,850. Here are the most affordable Alphabet City apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 514 East 5th Street | 514 EAST 5TH STREET - 2 ROOM STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $2,800 |
| 112 East 7th Street | 112 EAST 7TH STREET - STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $2,850 |
| 620 East 11th Street | 620 EAST 11TH STREET - 2 BR / 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $3,350 |
| 215 E 4th St | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4,795 |
| 222 E 7th St | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $9,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alphabet City, NY
As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alphabet City area is the $5.21 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 222 E 7th St in the in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood starting from $9,125. The second greatest value Alphabet City apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 215 E 4th St starting at $4,795 with a $5.33 price per square foot in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alphabet City apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 E 7th St | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $5.21 |
| 215 E 4th St | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $5.33 |
| 514 East 5th Street | 514 EAST 5TH STREET - 2 ROOM STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio ,1BA | $7.00 |
| 620 East 11th Street | 620 EAST 11TH STREET - 2 BR / 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $11.17 |
| 112 East 7th Street | 112 EAST 7TH STREET - STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio ,1BA | $14.25 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleAlphabet City, New York, NY
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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Alphabet City, New York, NY
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alphabet City Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alphabet City?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alphabet City is at 514 East 5th Street listed at $2,800.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alphabet City Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alphabet City is starting from $3,350 at 620 East 11th Street.
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