Top Rated Cheap Apartments for Rent in New York, NY from $300 (43 Rentals)

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The Laney
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Laney

360 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10024
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116 John St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 John St

1 Platt StNew York, NY 10038
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140 Riverside Boulevard
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

140 Riverside Boulevard

140 Riverside BlvdManhattan, NY 10069
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Fountain Seaview B2
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Seaview B2

702 Vandalia AveBrooklyn, NY 11239
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551 Bay St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

551 Bay St

551 Bay StStaten Island, NY 10304
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Royale at Highland Park
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Royale at Highland Park

209 Essex StBrooklyn, NY 11208
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Heath Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Heath Court

110 E Columbia AvePalisades Park, NJ 07650
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Park Lane at Sea View
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Lane at Sea View

460N Brielle AveStaten Island, NY 10314
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57 Sip Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

57 Sip Ave

57 Sip AveJersey City, NJ 07306
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The Branton
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Branton

1411 Avenue VBrooklyn, NY 11229
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Willowbrook Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Willowbrook Apartments

360 W Willow RdStaten Island, NY 10314
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630 Concord Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

630 Concord Ave

630 Concord AveBronx, NY 10455
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The Agnes Co-Living
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Agnes Co-Living

132 Yale AveJersey City, NJ 07304
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Wheeler Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wheeler Apartments

54 Wheeler AveCarteret, NJ 07008
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4424 Kings Hwy
4 Bedroom Apartments

4424 Kings Hwy

4424 Kings HwyBrooklyn, NY 11234
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Seaview Estates
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Seaview Estates

201 Hamilton AveStaten Island, NY 10301
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1511-1521 Sheridan Ave
Studio Apartments

1511-1521 Sheridan Ave

1511-1521 Sheridan AveBronx, NY 10457
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3572-3576 Dekalb Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

3572-3576 Dekalb Ave

3572-3576 Dekalb AveBronx, NY 10467
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930 59th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

930 59th Street

930 59th StBrooklyn, NY 11219
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Soundview Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Soundview Apartments

80 Guion PlNew Rochelle, NY 10801
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50 Riverdale Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

50 Riverdale Ave

50 Riverdale AveYonkers, NY 10701
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750-760 Pelham Pky S
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

750-760 Pelham Pky S

750-760 Pelham Pky SBronx, NY 10462
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2500 WEBB AVENUE
1 Bedroom Apartments

2500 WEBB AVENUE

2500 Webb AveBronx, NY 10468
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Georgian Hall
Studio Apartments

Georgian Hall

8301 37th AveFlushing, NY 11372
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3410 Kingsbridge Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3410 Kingsbridge Ave

3410 Kingsbridge AveBronx, NY 10463
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102-02 Queens Blvd
Studio Apartments

102-02 Queens Blvd

102-02 Queens BlvdFlushing, NY 11375
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153-175 Father Zeiser Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

153-175 Father Zeiser Pl

153-175 Father Zeiser PlBronx, NY 10468
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Hudson Views Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson Views Apartments

45 S BroadwayYonkers, NY 10701
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New York's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about New York and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Joshua Carlucci

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RIVERVIEW TOWER
1 Bedroom Apartments

RIVERVIEW TOWER

1514 Sedgwick AveBronx, NY 10453
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Falcon Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Falcon Apartments

8800 20th AveBrooklyn, NY 11214
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1 Bedroom Apartments

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543 Marcy AveBrooklyn, NY 11206
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Getting Around New York, NY

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

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 $1,153.

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

The cheapest apartment in New York is Ventnor Flatz which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in New York costs $5,682.

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 502 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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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

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