
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in New York, NY Under $3,500 (2,146 Rentals) Page 2 of 43


347 Manhattan Avenue

170 Rivington St

57 Spring Street

416 East 120th Street

254 E 3rd St

1762 1st Avenue

55 Spring Street

1379 Lexington Avenue

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311 W 95th Street

134 W. 92nd Street

330 East 52nd Street

442 Tenth Avenue

210 Rivington

339 E 81st St

299 East 11th St

86 E 3rd St

803 9th Ave

102 Norfolk St
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16 First Avenue

166-170 E 56th St

131 Fort George Avenue

230 East 124th Street

501 W 168th St

579-585 W 204th St

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403-405 W 205th St

463 W 159th St

321 Wadsworth Ave
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501 W 173rd St

559-561 W 183rd St

1630-1636 Park Ave

46 Wadsworth Ter

605 West 177th Street

521 W 185th St

28 Macombs Place

525 West 158 Street

248 sherman Ave

552 W 188th St
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2224 Amsterdam Ave

45 THAYER ST

531 W 151st St

14-26 Broadway Ter

242 Bradhurst Ave

214 W 109th St 3C

Douglass Park

969 Amsterdam Ave 5R

557 W 148th St

600 W 161st 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 | $3,325 | $890 | $10,000+ |
| New York 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,693 | $250 | $10,000+ |
| New York 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,431 | $1,209 | $10,000+ |
| New York 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,917 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| New York 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,686 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| New York 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,023 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| New York 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,136 | $999 | $10,000+ |
| New York 7 Bedroom Apartments | $5,587 | $3,750 | $9,013 |
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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 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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