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800 Bunns LnWoodbridge, NJ 07095
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190 ACADEMY StJersey City, NJ 07306
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St Georges Crescent
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6155 BroadwayBronx, NY 10471
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3470 Fort Independence StBronx, NY 10463
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5959 BroadwayBronx, NY 10463
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244 St Paul's AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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30-32 McAdoo aveJersey City, NJ 07305
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250 Beachway AveKeansburg, NJ 07734
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21 Washington AveCarteret, NJ 07008
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100 S Wood AveLinden, NJ 07036
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1023 Neck LnElizabeth, NJ 07201
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310 Madison AveElizabeth, NJ 07201
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28-02 Jackson AveLong Island City, NY 11101
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Riverwalk Park
460 Main StRoosevelt Island, NY 10044
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501 Southern BlvdBronx, NY 10455
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The Garnet
1620 Fulton StBrooklyn, NY 11213
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Fountain Seaview B2
702 Vandalia AveBrooklyn, NY 11239
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336 Douglass StBrooklyn, NY 11217
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683-689 Ocean AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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54 Throop AveBrooklyn, NY 11206
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203 Gramatan AveMount Vernon, NY 10550
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54 Wheeler AveCarteret, NJ 07008
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Fountain Seaview B6
894 Fountain AveBrooklyn, NY 11208
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300 Saint Nicholas AveBrooklyn, NY 11237
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730 North AveNew Rochelle, NY 10801
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178 Warburton AveYonkers, NY 10701
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Greens at Avenel
1450 Rahway AveWoodbridge Township, NJ 07001
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478 Hudson TerEnglewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
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304 Ege Ave
304 Ege AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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70 Ashburton AveYonkers, NY 10701
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671 Liberty Avenue
671 Liberty AveBrooklyn, NY 11207
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65 Newkirk St
65 Newkirk StJersey City, NJ 07306
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1409 Bryant Ave
1409 Bryant AveBronx, NY 10459
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90 Sands
90 Sands StBrooklyn, NY 11201
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67-19 Austin St
6719 Austin StForest Hills, NY 11375
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New York?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| 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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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.
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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 Mirador at Union City which is listed at $800, while the average apartment in New York costs $4,347.
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 485 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 $734 which is $3,613 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New York.
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New York City is more than just a destination—it’s a way of life, especially for students eager to dive into a melting pot of cultures, endless activities, and academic prestige.
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.