525 Lexington Ave
New YorkNY10017
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$735 - $1,4701 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
The Willows at Glassworks
145 Cliffwood AveCliffwood, NJ 07721
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Kings Plaza
270 King StPerth Amboy, NJ 08861
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Bayshore Village (62+)
100 Shoal Harbor CtPort Monmouth, NJ 07758
620 1st Ave
ElizabethNJ07202
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1332 Star Ave
ElmontNY11003
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$1,2291 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Heritage Village at Elizabeth, 62+ Community
225 2nd StElizabeth, NJ 07206
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945 Spofford Ave, Unit liz
945 Spofford AveElizabeth, NJ 07202
478 Hudson Terrace
Englewood CliffsNJ07632
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2613 Bergenline Ave
Union CityNJ07087
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127 Silver Lake Rd, Unit 2 Room Studio
127 Silver Lake RdStaten Island, NY 10301
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5-7 KELLY Pky
BayonneNJ07002
500 New York Ave
Union CityNJ07087
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392 UNION St
Jersey CityNJ07304
855 Broad St
RidgefieldNJ07657
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Garito Manor 62 and Older
180 Union AveNew Rochelle, NY 10801
New York, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New York?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Studio Apartments | $3,210 | $800 | $10,000+ |
| New York 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,456 | $735 | $10,000+ |
| New York 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,195 | $1,209 | $10,000+ |
| New York 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,629 | $1,160 | $10,000+ |
| New York 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,025 | $940 | $10,000+ |
| New York 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,065 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| New York 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,033 | $1,500 | $9,450 |
| New York 7 Bedroom Apartments | $5,733 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
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Virginia • 4+ years in New York
October 16, 2025Good vibes - but the stores could be better. Too many junk stores and nail salons. Not enough food stores - and the ones here are rather pricey. Not pet friendly - yet another service presented by the greedy landlords--rents are too high.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap New York Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in New York?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in New York is under $1,039.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in New York?
The cheapest apartment in New York is 41 Leick Ave which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in New York costs $6,467.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in New York?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1,230 regular apartments in New York that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in New York?
Cheap apartments in New York have an average cost of $1,124 which is $5,343 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New York.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Trey Huguley
The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.