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960 Sheridan Ave

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10 N Fulton Ave

2301 Creston Avenue
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68 Magnolia Ave

Waters Edge Crescent

The Branton

250 McLean Ave

1100-1127 Sheridan Ave

The Brevard Apartments

653-663 N Broad St

The Brite

3422 Knox Pl

2048 John F Kennedy Blvd
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214 Macdougal Street

7700 Kennedy Blvd W.

Common Owens (Furnished Rooms)

196 Clinton Ave

630 Concord Ave

747 E 226th

Common Brower (Furnished Rooms)

Cambridge Hall

551 Bay St

214-220 Duncan Ave

92 Woodruff Ave

25-27 Jones Pl

4409 Palisade Ave

The Garrison Apartments

Bay Plaza

61 Corbin Ave

2267 John F Kennedy Blvd

1340 Merriam Avenue

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200-206 Marcy Place

800 Victory Blvd

Wheeler Apartments

Sheffield Gardens

Wyckoff

Manchester Arms

330-346 E 188th St

1660 Hoe Ave

6402 Dewey

Bergen Court

41-19 Gleane St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New York?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Studio Apartments | $3,325 | $890 | $10,000+ |
| New York 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,687 | $250 | $10,000+ |
| New York 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,409 | $1,209 | $10,000+ |
| New York 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,764 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| New York 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,603 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| New York 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,519 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| New York 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,216 | $950 | $7,500 |
| New York 7 Bedroom Apartments | $6,381 | $3,750 | $9,013 |
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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 Markham Gardens which is listed at $848, while the average apartment in New York costs $5,815.
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 620 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 $1,024 which is $4,791 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New York.
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