
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in New York, NY from $890 (149 Rentals) Page 2 of 3


2435 Frisby Ave

Fountain Seaview B2

The Brite

1660 Hoe Ave

Manchester Arms

Wade

70 Parkway N

1100-1127 Sheridan Ave

1811 Quentin Rd
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390 State St

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1105 Elder Ave

2300 Grand Concourse

The Bradley

160 E Fourth St

75 Lenox Rd

6107 Woodside Ave
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162 Avenue C

57 Sip Ave

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112 Westfield Ave

150 Belmont

325 Cherry St

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Macedonia Senior Citizen Residence 62+

Rahway Arts Apartments

135 Ocean Ave

193-20 Jamaica Ave

Linden Court Manor

40-50 Locust Hill Ave

850 East 31 St
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Fountain Seaview B6

Summit Flats

Seaview Estates

3572-3576 Dekalb Ave

1511-1521 Sheridan Ave

120 West 183rd Street

3225 Olinville Ave

Kings Henry

340 E Mosholu Parkway

North Salem Terrace
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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 | $3,368 | $890 | $10,000+ |
| New York 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,718 | $735 | $10,000+ |
| New York 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,364 | $1,209 | $10,000+ |
| New York 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,679 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| New York 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,195 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| New York 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,221 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| New York 6 Bedroom Apartments | $10,750 | $899 | $10,000+ |
| New York 7 Bedroom Apartments | $7,921 | $3,750 | $10,000+ |
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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 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 $1,291.
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 $5,916.
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 548 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 $883 which is $5,033 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New York.
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