Cheap Apartments for Rent in New York, NY from $300 with Spacious Closets (24 Rentals)

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Riverwalk Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Park

460 Main StRoosevelt Island, NY 10044
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L @ 31st Drive
Studio Apartments

L @ 31st Drive

2336 31st DrAstoria, NY 11106
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JS Rahway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

JS Rahway Apartments

1886 Bond StRahway, NJ 07065
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Oceanview Associates
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oceanview Associates

146 Beach 24Th StFar Rockaway, NY 11691
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Luxury Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Luxury Apartments

6 Pomona AveNewark, NJ 07112
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Rahway Arts Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Rahway Arts Apartments

1636 Irving StRahway, NJ 07065
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Seaview Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seaview Estates

201 Hamilton AveStaten Island, NY 10301
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Tysens Park Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tysens Park Apartments

30 Ebbitts StStaten Island, NY 10306
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106 Glenwood Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

106 Glenwood Ave

106 Glenwood AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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Salem Equity
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Salem Equity

610 Salem AveElizabeth, NJ 07208
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Park Lane at Sea View
2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane at Sea View

460N Brielle AveStaten Island, NY 10314
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Falcon Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Falcon Apartments

8800 20th AveBrooklyn, NY 11214
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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 $1,040.

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

The cheapest apartment in New York is Markham Gardens which is listed at $848, while the average apartment in New York costs $6,777.

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 393 regular apartments in New York that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.