
Cheap Apartments for Rent in New York, NY from $445 with Utilities Included (345 Rentals)
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14 St Marks Pl

101-105 W 133rd St

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157-159 Vermilyea Ave

160 East 107

1366 York Ave

310 West Cozy

20 LAUREL HILL TER

266-68-270-72 Nagle Ave

35 West 65th Street

116 John St

1548-1560 Saint Nicholas Ave

410 E 81st St
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214 W 102nd St

11 Hillside Avenue

418 East 81st Street

328 W 83rd St

1,3,5 Post Avenue

97-99 Arden St

204 SHERMAN AVE

35 THAYER ST

118 POST AVE

501 W 168th St
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521 ISHAM ST

577 2nd Ave

507-519 W 189th St

352 East 85th Street

463 W 159th St

579-585 W 204th St

316 E 89th St

221-227 Wadsworth Ave

20 SEAMAN AVE

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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 | $3,282 | $445 | $10,000+ |
| New York 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,556 | $500 | $10,000+ |
| New York 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,301 | $445 | $10,000+ |
| New York 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,724 | $1,026 | $10,000+ |
| New York 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,171 | $1,110 | $10,000+ |
| New York 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,394 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| New York 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,449 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
| New York 7 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
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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 $4,384.
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 539 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 $766 which is $3,618 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New York.
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