Cheap Apartments for Rent in New York, NY from $300 (1,119 Rentals) Page 2 of 23

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1461 Amsterdam Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1461 Amsterdam Ave

1461 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10027
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316 E 89th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

316 E 89th St

316 E 89th StNew York, NY 10128
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579-585 W 204th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

579-585 W 204th St

579-585 W 204th StNew York, NY 10034
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711 W 190th St
Studio Apartments

711 W 190th St

711 W 190th StNew York, NY 10040
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20 SEAMAN AVE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

20 SEAMAN AVE

14-20 Seaman AveNew York, NY 10034
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221-227 Wadsworth Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

221-227 Wadsworth Ave

221-227 Wadsworth AveNew York, NY 10033
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Common Robinson
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Common Robinson

267 W 139th StNew York, NY 10030
Corporate Housing
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47 Sherman Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

47 Sherman Ave

47 Sherman AveNew York, NY 10040
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1670 York Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1670 York Avenue

1670-1672 York AveNew York, NY 10128
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30 Sickles St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

30 Sickles St

30 Sickles StNew York, NY 10040
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303-309 W 154th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

303-309 W 154th St

303-309 W 154th StNew York, NY 10039
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514 West 170th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

514 West 170th Street

506-526 W 173rd StNew York, NY 10032
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480 W 187th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

480 W 187th St

480 W 187th StNew York, NY 10033
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2244-2248 Amsterdam Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2244-2248 Amsterdam Ave

2244-2248 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10032
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203-205 W 91st St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

203-205 W 91st St

203-205 W 91st StNew York, NY 10024
Student Housing
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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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561 Lenox Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

561 Lenox Ave

561-567 Lenox AveNew York, NY 10037
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500 W 190th St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

500 W 190th St

2608 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10040
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33-11  69th street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

33-11 69th street

33 69th StNew York, NY 10023
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2335 First Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2335 First Ave

2335 First AveNew York, NY 10035
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4455 Broadway
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4455 Broadway

4455 BroadwayNew York, NY 10040
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365 W 52nd St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

365 W 52nd St

365 W 52nd StNew York, NY 10019
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38-48 Sickles St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

38-48 Sickles St

38-48 Sickles StNew York, NY 10040
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424 East 66th Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

424 East 66th Street

424 E 66th StNew York, NY 10021
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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501 W 173rd St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

501 W 173rd St

501 W 173rd StNew York, NY 10032
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1306 ST. NICHOLAS AVE
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1306 ST. NICHOLAS AVE

1300-1306 Saint Nicholas AveNew York, NY 10033
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403-405 W 205th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

403-405 W 205th St

403-405 W 205th StNew York, NY 10034
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337 W 138TH ST
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

337 W 138TH ST

337 W 138th StNew York, NY 10030
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318-324 E 126th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

318-324 E 126th St

318-324 E 126th StNew York, NY 10035
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549 Isham St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

549 Isham St

549 Isham StNew York, NY 10034
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95 Thayer St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

95 Thayer St

95 Thayer StNew York, NY 10040
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560 Isham St
1 Bedroom Apartments

560 Isham St

560 Isham StNew York, NY 10034

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

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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561 W 179th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

561 W 179th St

561 W 179th StNew York, NY 10033
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Elevatored Apt. Building
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elevatored Apt. Building

940 Saint Nicholas AveNew York, NY 10032
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314 E 106th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

314 E 106th St

314 E 106th StNew York, NY 10029
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116-120 Mott St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116-120 Mott St

116-120 Mott StNew York, NY 10013
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513-515 W 111th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

513-515 W 111th St

513-515 W 111th StNew York, NY 10025
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7 Broadway Ter
1 Bedroom Apartments

7 Broadway Ter

7 Broadway TerNew York, NY 10040
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1075 1st Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1075 1st Ave

1075 1st AveNew York, NY 10022
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1057 First Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1057 First Avenue

1057 First AveNew York, NY 10022
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107-109 E 88th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

107-109 E 88th St

107-109 E 88th StNew York, NY 10128

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

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Virginia4+ years in New York

October 16, 2025

Good 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 $4,516.

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 590 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 $645 which is $3,871 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New York.

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