Cheap New Apartments for Rent in New York, NY from $300 (23 Rentals)

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The Carolina
Built in 2020Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Carolina

1465 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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Riverwalk Park
Built in 2020Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Park

460 Main StRoosevelt Island, NY 10044

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The Garnet
Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Garnet

1620 Fulton StBrooklyn, NY 11213
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Fountain Seaview B2
Built in 2021Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Seaview B2

702 Vandalia AveBrooklyn, NY 11239
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OVM Affordable
Built in 2021Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

OVM Affordable

683-689 Ocean AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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54 Throop Ave
Built in 20191 Bedroom Apartments

54 Throop Ave

54 Throop AveBrooklyn, NY 11206

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La Porte Apartments
Built in 2017Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Porte Apartments

203 Gramatan AveMount Vernon, NY 10550
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Cliffs On Hudson
Built in 20251 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cliffs On Hudson

478 Hudson TerEnglewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
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Wheeler Apartments
Built in 20181 Bedroom Apartments

Wheeler Apartments

54 Wheeler AveCarteret, NJ 07008
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Fountain Seaview B6
Built in 2020Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Seaview B6

894 Fountain AveBrooklyn, NY 11208
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The Agnes Co-Living
Built in 20211 Bedroom Apartments

The Agnes Co-Living

132 Yale AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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Common Gates (Furnished Rooms)
Built in 2021Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Common Gates (Furnished Rooms)

300 Saint Nicholas AveBrooklyn, NY 11237
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Built in 20171 Bedroom Apartments

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36-41 168th StFlushing, NY 11358
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730 NORTH AVENUE
Built in 20162 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

730 NORTH AVENUE

730 North AveNew Rochelle, NY 10801
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178 Warburton Ave
Built in 2023Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

178 Warburton Ave

178 Warburton AveYonkers, NY 10701
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Greens at Avenel
Built in 20191 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greens at Avenel

1450 Rahway AveWoodbridge Township, NJ 07001
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304 Ege Ave
Built in 20182 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

304 Ege Ave

304 Ege AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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Built in 20161 Bedroom Apartments

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543 Marcy AveBrooklyn, NY 11206

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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 $1,039.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in New York?

The cheapest apartment in New York is Heritage Estates which is listed at $1,150, while the average apartment in New York costs $6,720.

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 421 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 $715 which is $6,005 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New York.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Hard truth. Moving is never easy. I’ve done it all – from local moves to cross-country relocations From packing to unpacking the last box, I have found moving to be an exhausting, expensive and stressful experience every time.