
Apartments for Rent by Owner in New York, NY (160 Rentals)


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448 E 88th St, Unit 2B

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247 E 49th St, Unit 2C

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420 E 64th St, Unit Royal York

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418 W 51st St, Unit 1

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77 E 119th St, Unit East 119th

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116 W 118th St, Unit Apartment 2

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258 10th Ave, Unit 10TH AVE

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120 E 17th St

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449 W 50th St
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218 E 50th St

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245 E 48th St, Unit 2A

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141 E 37th St

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218 E 32nd St

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218 E 13th St

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322 1/2 E 50th St

150 West 51st Street

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602 10th Ave, Unit 3FN

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630 1st Avenue, Unit 24J

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507 W 173rd St, Unit Great 2br Apt near train
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321 E 48th St, Unit 8C

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1987 Madison Ave, Unit 1

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156 E 83rd St

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174 E 111th St, Unit East 111th

10 Halletts Point

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145 Webster Ave, Unit 145 Webster Avenue 2

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1915 Albany Ave, Unit 2

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15 49th St, Unit #1

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534 Lincoln St

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6400 Jefferson St
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6023 54th Pl, Unit 1R

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7002 J F Kennedy Blvd E, Unit 42i

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77 3rd Ave, Unit Second floor

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6680 69th St, Unit 2nd floor

6030 78th Ave, Unit 1FL

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8413 52nd Ave, Unit 8413 2Rear

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8718 31st Ave, Unit 2 BR/1 BA

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9421 85th Rd

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563 Art Ln, Unit 2

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15520 Killarney St
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14918 19th Ave, Unit 2nd floor

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148F Main St, Unit B

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130 Beach 98th St, Unit Marisol Beltran

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12036 199th St, Unit Furnished 1st floor apartment

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52 Lowell St, Unit 2nd Floor Front

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372 Litchfield Ave, Unit Apartment share

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183 Lefferts Rd

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897 Port Reading Ave, Unit 897 PRA

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44 Wildwood Ave, Unit 1

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12 Blair St, Unit 3
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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 | $3,245 | $890 | $10,000+ |
| New York 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,568 | $735 | $10,000+ |
| New York 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,349 | $1,209 | $10,000+ |
| New York 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,851 | $875 | $10,000+ |
| New York 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,187 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| New York 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,895 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| New York 6 Bedroom Apartments | $11,993 | $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 For rent By Owner New York Apartments
What is the Cheapest For rent By Owner apartment in New York?
Currently the most affordable For rent By Owner Apartment in New York is at 1820 Topping Ave, Unit A listed at $875.
How much is the average rent for a For rent By Owner New York Apartment?
The average rent for a For rent By Owner Apartment in New York is $3,241.
What is the largest For rent By Owner New York Apartment for rent?
Today's For rent By Owner apartment with the most square footage in New York is a 6,500 square feet unit starting from $6,500 at 472 Myrtle Ave, Unit RETAIL.
What is the average size for New York For rent By Owner Apartments for rent?
The average size for a For rent By Owner rental in New York is currently at 962 sq ft.
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