Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in New York, NY from $890 (148 Rentals)

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The Carolina
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The Carolina

1465 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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The Robeson
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The Robeson

407 Malcolm X BlvdNew York, NY 10037
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1630-1636 Park Ave
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1630-1636 Park Ave

1630-1636 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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The Balton Apartments
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The Balton Apartments

340 St. Nicholas AveNew York, NY 10027
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147 E 30th St
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147 E 30th St

147 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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407 E 88th St
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407 E 88th St

407 E 88th StNew York, NY 10128
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101-105 W 133rd St
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101-105 W 133rd St

101-105 W 133rd StNew York, NY 10030
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Beyond the Bridges: Brooklyn, Queens, Jersey City, and the Other Smart Moves for NYC Renters

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310 West Cozy
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310 West Cozy

310 W 20th StNew York, NY 10011
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20 LAUREL HILL TER
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20 LAUREL HILL TER

20 laurel Hill TerNew York, NY 10033
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35 West 65th Street
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35 West 65th Street

35 W 65th StNew York, NY 10023
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410 E 81st St
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410 E 81st St

410 E 81st StNew York, NY 10028
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214 W 102nd St
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214 W 102nd St

214 W 102nd StNew York, NY 10025
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328 W 83rd St
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328 W 83rd St

328 W 83rd StNew York, NY 10024
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The Unofficial NYC Playbook: An Insider's Guide to Where to Eat, Roam, and Find Your Home in the City That Never Sleeps

Moving to NYC? Go beyond the landmarks. Our local expert shares an insider's guide to New York City's neighborhoods, finding your rhythm, and making the city feel like home.

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215 Avenue B

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1154 Myrtle Ave
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1154 Myrtle Ave

1154 Myrtle AveBrooklyn, NY 11221

New York's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about New York and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Joshua Carlucci

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Riverwalk Park
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Riverwalk Park

460 Main StRoosevelt Island, NY 10044
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The Garnet
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The Garnet

1620 Fulton StBrooklyn, NY 11213
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47 Watson Ave
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47 Watson Ave

47 Watson AveElizabeth, NJ 07202
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595 Elizabeth Ave
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595 Elizabeth Ave

595 Elizabeth AveNewark, NJ 07112
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129 Chancellor Ave
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129 Chancellor Ave

129 Chancellor AveNewark, NJ 07112
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170 Academy St
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170 Academy St

170 Academy StJersey City, NJ 07306
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653-663 N Broad St
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653-663 N Broad St

653-663 N Broad StElizabeth, NJ 07208
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143-28 Cherry Ave
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143-28 Cherry Ave

143-28 Cherry AveFlushing, NY 11355
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in NYC

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Virginia • 4+ 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 $1,039.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in New York?

The cheapest apartment in New York is Whitney Young Manor which is listed at $1,039, while the average apartment in New York costs $6,407.

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 537 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 $954 which is $5,453 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New York.

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