Apartments for Rent by Owner in New York, NY (174 Rentals)

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219 E 11th St
$4,950 - $6,500
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219 E 11th St

219 E 11th StNew York, NY 10003
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20 John St
$3,500 - $6,900
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20 John St

20 John StNew York, NY 10038
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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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218 E 50th St
$4,495 - $5,000
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218 E 50th St

218 E 50th StNew York, NY 10022
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218 E 32nd St
$3,300 - $6,300
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218 E 32nd St

218 E 32nd StNew York, NY 10016
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630 1st Avenue, Unit 24J
$3,500
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630 1st Avenue, Unit 24J

630 1st AvenueNew York, NY 10016
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449 W 50th St
$3,295 - $4,295
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449 W 50th St

449 W 50th StNew York, NY 10019
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141 E 37th St
$3,000 - $6,295
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$3,000 - $6,295

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141 E 37th St

141 E 37th StNew York, NY 10016
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322 1/2 E 50th St
$3,300 - $4,600
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$3,300 - $4,600

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322 1/2 E 50th St

322 1/2 E 50th StNew York, NY 10022
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53 Clara St, Unit Top Floor
$3,850
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$3,850

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53 Clara St, Unit Top Floor

53 Clara StBrooklyn, NY 11218
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46 Van Houten Ave
$2,200 - $2,400
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$2,200 - $2,400

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 15

46 Van Houten Ave

46 Van Houten AveJersey City, NJ 07305
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521 50th Ave
$3,150 - $5,850
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$3,150 - $5,850

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521 50th Ave

521 50th AveLong Island City, NY 11101
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309 Knox Ave
$1,950
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$1,950

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Mar 16

309 Knox Ave

309 Knox AveCliffside Park, NJ 07010
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373 Jersey Ave, Unit 25
$3,500
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373 Jersey Ave, Unit 25

373 Jersey AveFairview, NJ 07022
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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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6749 Juno St, Unit #1
$4,300
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$4,300

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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 6

6749 Juno St, Unit #1

6749 Juno StForest Hills, NY 11375
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8815 Pitkin Ave, Unit A
$2,850
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$2,850

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8815 Pitkin Ave, Unit A

8815 Pitkin AveOzone Park, NY 11417
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9505 165th Ave
$3,000
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$3,000

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9505 165th Ave

9505 165th AveHoward Beach, NY 11414
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4518 164th St
$3,000 - $3,100
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$3,000 - $3,100

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4518 164th St

4518 164th StFlushing, NY 11358

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8279 164th Pl, Unit 1
$2,500
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8279 164th Pl, Unit 1

8279 164th PlJamaica, NY 11432
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1611 Research Ave
$3,600 - $3,700
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$3,600 - $3,700

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1611 Research Ave

1611 Research AveBronx, NY 10465
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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 21 Wright Ave, Unit 1 listed at $1,200.

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 $3,013.

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 1,031 sq ft.

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

New York City is the city that never sleeps, but it’s also the city that’s often synonymous with sky-high rents and steep living costs. That said, if you’re like many of us at ApartmentHomeLiving.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.