2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in New York, NY Under $3,500 (2,146 Rentals)

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$3,442

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$3,442
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

1617 3rd Ave

New YorkNY10128
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236 E 118th St
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236 E 118th St

236 E 118th StNew York, NY 10035
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1883 Amsterdam Avenue
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1883 Amsterdam Avenue

1883-1887 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10032
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264 E Second St
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264 E Second St

264 E Second StNew York, NY 10009
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128 McDougal St
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128 McDougal St

128 MacDougal StNew York, NY 10012
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545 W 148th St
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545 W 148th St

545 W 148th StNew York, NY 10031
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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

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8 E 118th St
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8 E 118th St

8 E 118th StNew York, NY 10035
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56-62 W 125th St
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56-62 W 125th St

56-62 W 125th StNew York, NY 10027
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1473 5th Avenue
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1473 5th Avenue

1473 Fifth AveNew York, NY 10035
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238 E 106th St
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238 E 106th St

238 E 106th StNew York, NY 10029
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57 W 127th St
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57 W 127th St

57 W 127th StNew York, NY 10027
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FAM Pleasant Realty
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FAM Pleasant Realty

500 E 119th StNew York, NY 10035
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167 St. Nicholas
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167 St. Nicholas

167 Saint Nicholas AveNew York, NY 10026
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202 W 109th St
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202 W 109th St

202 W 109th StNew York, NY 10025
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Beyond the Bridges: Brooklyn, Queens, Jersey City, and the Other Smart Moves for NYC Renters

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Virginia • 4+ years in New York

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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 2 Bedroom New York Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in New York with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in New York is at Ventnor Flatz listed at $850.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom New York Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in New York is $4,431.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom New York Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in New York is a 2,410 square feet unit starting from $7,795 at RVR.

What is the average size for New York 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in New York is currently 1,139 sq ft.

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