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669 N Terrace Ave

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Fulton

122 Linden St

2695 Briggs Avenue

2169 Pacific Street

Cliffs On Hudson

1019 Southern Boulevard
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Madison

251 Beacon Ave

413 Palisade Ave

36 Bowers St

179 LINDEN BLVD

1507 Saint John's Place

266 Monticello Ave

2400 Cambreleng Ave

215 W 259th St

70 Parkway N

2120 Tiebout Ave

2714 Bainbridge Ave

38-40 Kelly Pky

Braddock Gardens

256-266 Franklin Ave

160 E Fourth St

713-715 Avenue C

134 Winfield Ave

368 East 155 LLC

320 Throop Ave.

331 Elmora Avenue

231 Suydam St

481 Montgomery Street

64-24 Madison Street
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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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