
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in New York, NY from $1,209 (184 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


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475 W Side Ave, Unit 3rd Floor

147 Ave E

7803 Hudson Ave

191 Wegman Pkwy

Resurrection House

Riverwalk Park

Ventnor Flatz
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12 Agate Ct

OVM Affordable

80 Lexington Ave

The Willows at Salem Lafayette

129 Chancellor Ave

31-33 High St

1546 St Johns Pl
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595 Elizabeth Ave

The Bradley

The Willows at Park Pointe

53 Cooper Pl

211 Sommerville Place

Oceanview Associates

Fountain Seaview B2

2435 Frisby Ave
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550 Bainbridge Street

1500 Bergenline Ave

85 Kearney Ave

Lidgerwood Manor

22 Duncan Avenue

Elizabeth Goldsmith

Liberty Place at Fort Lee

402-404 Riverdale Ave

730 NORTH AVENUE
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Greens at Avenel

Waters Edge Crescent

Marineview East & West

117-119 Bostwick Ave

209 E 165th St

Manchester Arms

1 Magnolia Ave

88-90 Kensington Ave

The Liberty

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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 | $3,336 | $890 | $10,000+ |
| New York 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,620 | $735 | $10,000+ |
| New York 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,402 | $1,209 | $10,000+ |
| New York 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,904 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| New York 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,435 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| New York 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,525 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| New York 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,647 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
| New York 7 Bedroom Apartments | $3,338 | $1,765 | $4,500 |
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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 $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in New York?
The cheapest apartment in New York is Ruby Square which is listed at $300, while the average apartment in New York costs $4,516.
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 590 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 $645 which is $3,871 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New York.
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