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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 14 St Marks Pl priced from $1,100. 112 East 7th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,600. Here are the most affordable Alphabet City apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
14 St Marks PlSTUStudio,$1,100
112 East 7th Street112 EAST 7TH STREET - STUDIO / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$2,600
514 East 5th Street514 EAST 5TH STREET - 2 ROOM STUDIO / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$2,620
214 East 10th Street1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,800
422 East 14th Street422 EAST 14TH STREET - STUDIO / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$2,800
214-216 First Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,875
543 East 5th Street543 EAST 5TH STREET - 2 BR / 1 BATH2BR,1BA$2,995
315 E 58th StStudioStudio,1BA$3,000
221 2nd AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$3,000
197 E 4th St1 bed/ 1bath1BR,1BA$3,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alphabet City, NY

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alphabet City area is the $7.21 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at 344-348 E 18th St in the in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood starting from $7,395. The second greatest value Alphabet City apartment is the 3BR/1BA Model at 104-106 Second Ave starting at $6,595 with a $6.60 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
344-348 E 18th St3 Bed3BR,2BA$7.21
104-106 Second Ave3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$6.60
197 E 4th St3 Bed/1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$6.56
315 E 58th St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.69
214 East 10th Street1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.50
214-216 First Ave1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$4.79
221 2nd Avenue1 Bed1BR,1BA$6.70
204 Avenue A4AStudio ,1BA$9.40
422 East 14th Street422 EAST 14TH STREET - STUDIO / 1 BATHStudio ,1BA$9.33
14 St Marks PlSTUStudio ,0.5BA$5.50

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Frequently Asked Questions about Alphabet City

What type of rentals are currently available in Alphabet City?

There are currently 1063 Apartments for Rent in Alphabet City, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $30,000. There are also 181 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Alphabet City ranging from $2,635 to $11,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Alphabet City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Alphabet City ranges from $2,635 to $11,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,641.

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