Top Rated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in New York, NY (35 Rentals)

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property at 420 E 54th St

$11,580

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The Capitol
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Capitol

776 6th AveNew York, NY 10001
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Estuary
$3,154 - $7,502
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Estuary

1600 Harbor BlvdWeehawken, NJ 07086
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Sawyer Place
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$2,178 - $8,843
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Sawyer Place

50 Nepperhan StYonkers, NY 10701
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Vantage Collection
$3,129 - $9,311
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Vantage Collection

1-33 Park View AveJersey City, NJ 07302
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The Modern
$4,124 - $17,559
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The Modern

100 Park AveFort Lee, NJ 07024
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Half Moon Harbour
$3,261 - $5,485
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Half Moon Harbour

7912 River RdNorth Bergen, NJ 07047
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487 Palisade Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

487 Palisade Ave

487 Palisade AveJersey City, NJ 07307
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1125 Jefferson
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1125 Jefferson

1119-1125 Jefferson StHoboken, NJ 07030
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Revetment House
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Revetment House

310 10th StJersey City, NJ 07302
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66 Rockwell Place
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

66 Rockwell Place

66 Rockwell PlBrooklyn, NY 11217
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340 Clifton Pl
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

340 Clifton Pl

340 Clifton PlBrooklyn, NY 11216
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Queenswood
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Queenswood

54-39 100th StCorona, NY 11368
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AVE Union
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

AVE Union

1070 Morris AveUnion Township, NJ 07083
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Hudson Park South
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hudson Park South

1 Van Der Donck StYonkers, NY 10701
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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 Short-term New York Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in New York?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in New York is at FOUND Study Financial District listed at $1,500.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term New York Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in New York is $6,528.

What is the largest Short-term New York Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in New York is a 7,836 square feet unit starting from $5,913 at 151 E 80th St.

What is the average size for New York Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in New York is currently at 775 sq ft.

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