1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in New York, NY Under $1,500 (249 Rentals)

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34 Hillside Ave
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34 Hillside Ave

34-64 Hillside AveNew York, NY 10040
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Harlem Place 1
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Harlem Place 1

511 W 145th StNew York, NY 10031
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157-159 Vermilyea Ave
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157-159 Vermilyea Ave

157-159 Vermilyea AveNew York, NY 10034
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156 Sherman Ave
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156 Sherman Ave

156 Sherman AveNew York, NY 10034
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160 East 107
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160 East 107

160 E 107th StNew York, NY 10029
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524 W 169th St
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524 W 169th St

524 W 169th StNew York, NY 10032
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266-68-270-72 Nagle Ave
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266-68-270-72 Nagle Ave

266-68-270-72 Nagle AveNew York, NY 10034
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418 East 81st Street
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418 East 81st Street

418 E 81st StNew York, NY 10028
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Beyond the Bridges: Brooklyn, Queens, Jersey City, and the Other Smart Moves for NYC Renters

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11 Hillside Avenue
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11 Hillside Avenue

11 Hillside AveNew York, NY 10040
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1630-1636 Park Ave
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1630-1636 Park Ave

1630-1636 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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Douglass Park
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Douglass Park

300 W 128th StNew York, NY 10027
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1366 York Ave
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1366 York Ave

1366 York AveNew York, NY 10021
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The Carolina
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The Carolina

1465 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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Lenox Terrace
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Lenox Terrace

484 Lenox AveNew York, NY 10037
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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Looking for the perfect new rental? Learn great ways to spot the perfect apartment for you, identify common red flags, and avoid rental issues and scams with these expert provided actionable tips.

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116 John St
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116 John St

1 Platt StNew York, NY 10038
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216 E 83rd St
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216 E 83rd St

216 E 83rd StNew York, NY 10028
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The Unofficial NYC Playbook: An Insider's Guide to Where to Eat, Roam, and Find Your Home in the City That Never Sleeps

Moving to NYC? Go beyond the landmarks. Our local expert shares an insider's guide to New York City's neighborhoods, finding your rhythm, and making the city feel like home.

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New York's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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330 E 92nd St, Unit 1
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330 E 92nd St, Unit 1

330 E 92nd StBrooklyn, NY 11212
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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The Local NYC Expert's Guide to the Perfect Neighborhoods Near Top Employers

From Battery Park City to Hudson Heights, find a rental that makes walking to work a reality. Explore the best NYC neighborhoods near major employers.

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in NYC

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the New York City area for affordable living. Find your perfect NYC Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Virginia • 4+ years in New York

October 16, 2025

Good 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 1 Bedroom New York Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in New York with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in New York is at Mirador at Union City listed at $800.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom New York Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in New York is $3,556.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom New York Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in New York is a 1,443 square feet unit starting from $3,400 at RIDGE POINT APARTMENTS.

What is the average size for New York 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in New York is currently 930 sq ft.

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Beyond the Bridges: Brooklyn, Queens, Jersey City, and the Other Smart Moves for NYC Renters

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

I'm Josh, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for New York City, and I live in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. I love it here.

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The Unofficial NYC Playbook: An Insider's Guide to Where to Eat, Roam, and Find Your Home in the City That Never Sleeps

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

Every block of New York City feels like a stage set for daily life.

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The Local NYC Expert's Guide to the Perfect Neighborhoods Near Top Employers

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

New York has a funny way of making your commute part of your identity.

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in NYC

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New York City is more than just a destination—it’s a way of life, especially for students eager to dive into a melting pot of cultures, endless activities, and academic prestige.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.