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

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80 Pine St
$4,807 - $7,395
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80 Pine St

80 Pine StNew York, NY 10005
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448 E 88th St, Unit 2B
$4,300
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448 E 88th St, Unit 2B

448 E 88th StNew York, NY 10128
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247 E 49th St, Unit 2C
$3,500
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$3,500

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247 E 49th St, Unit 2C

247 E 49th StNew York, NY 10017
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418 W 51st St, Unit 1
$8,000
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$8,000

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418 W 51st St, Unit 1

418 W 51st StNew York, NY 10019
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120 E 17th St
$4,695 - $9,400
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$4,695 - $9,400

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120 E 17th St

120 E 17th StNew York, NY 10003
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449 W 50th St
$5,200 - $7,550
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$5,200 - $7,550

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449 W 50th St

449 W 50th StNew York, NY 10019
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218 E 50th St
$3,995 - $4,495
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218 E 50th St

218 E 50th StNew York, NY 10022
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245 E 48th St, Unit 2A
$4,750
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$4,750

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245 E 48th St, Unit 2A

245 E 48th StNew York, NY 10017
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141 E 37th St
$4,395 - $9,995
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141 E 37th St

141 E 37th StNew York, NY 10016
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218 E 32nd St
$4,895 - $9,495
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$4,895 - $9,495

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218 E 32nd St

218 E 32nd StNew York, NY 10016
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218 E 13th St
$4,500 - $8,000
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218 E 13th St

218 E 13th StNew York, NY 10003
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322 1/2 E 50th St
$3,550 - $4,800
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$3,550 - $4,800

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322 1/2 E 50th St

322 1/2 E 50th StNew York, NY 10022
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630 1st Avenue, Unit 24J
$3,500
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$3,500

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630 1st Avenue, Unit 24J

630 1st AvenueNew York, NY 10016
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321 E 48th St, Unit 8C
$3,205
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321 E 48th St, Unit 8C

321 E 48th StNew York, NY 10017
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1987 Madison Ave, Unit 1
$2,170
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1987 Madison Ave, Unit 1

1987 Madison AveNew York, NY 10035
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156 E 83rd St
$3,200 - $9,500
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$3,200 - $9,500

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156 E 83rd St

156 E 83rd StNew York, NY 10028
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15 49th St, Unit #1
$3,900
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$3,900

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$3,900
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15 49th St, Unit #1

15 49th StWeehawken, NJ 07086

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6023 54th Pl, Unit 1R
$3,000
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$3,000

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6023 54th Pl, Unit 1R

6023 54th PlMaspeth, NY 11378
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9421 85th Rd
$4,300
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9421 85th Rd

9421 85th RdWoodhaven, NY 11421
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44 Wildwood Ave, Unit 1
$3,000
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$3,000

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44 Wildwood Ave, Unit 1

44 Wildwood AveMount Vernon, NY 10550
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12 Blair St, Unit 3
$2,800
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$2,800

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

12 Blair St, Unit 3

12 Blair StYonkers, NY 10708

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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 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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