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11-19 Seaman Ave

212-234 E 89th St

507-519 W 189th St

68-76 Thayer St

426 East 66th Street

501 West 214th Street

1073 1st Ave

36 Arden St

603 Academy St
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55 PAYSON AVE

419 East 82nd Street

618 Academy Street

303-309 W 154th St

RH 532 WEST 159 STREET LP.

RH 220 WEST 149 STREET LP.

RH 2546 7 AVE LP.

RH 536-538 WEST 159 STREET LP.

RH 530 WEST 159 STREET LP.
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561 Lenox Ave

95 Thayer St

812 W 181st St

155-161 E. 99th Street

1,3,5 Post Avenue

513 East 82nd Street

1069 1st Ave

38-48 Sickles St

98 Thayer St

Hawthorne Gardens
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255-257 E 61st St

436 Fort Washington Ave

497 West 182

227 E 28th St

510 W 218th St

166 West 129th Street

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80 Arden Street

344 E 62nd St

555 Fort Washington Ave
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480 W 187th St

163 E 87th St

17 Vermilyea Avenue

2371 2nd Ave

1427 York Ave

4848 Broadway

Fulton Plaza Apartments

136 Orchard St

153 Avenue C

326 E 117th 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 | $3,284 | $890 | $10,000+ |
| New York 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,553 | $735 | $10,000+ |
| New York 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,376 | $1,209 | $10,000+ |
| New York 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,809 | $1,397 | $10,000+ |
| New York 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,346 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| New York 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,758 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| New York 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,134 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
| New York 7 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
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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 $3,553.
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 886 sq ft.
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