
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in New York, NY from $890 (152 Rentals) Page 2 of 4


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103 Chancellor Ave

2435 Frisby Ave

Fountain Seaview B2

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70 Parkway N

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551 Bay St

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390 State St

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1105 Elder Ave

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135 Ocean Ave

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850 East 31 St

Fountain Seaview B6

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3572-3576 Dekalb Ave

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120 West 183rd Street

3225 Olinville Ave

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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 | $3,258 | $890 | $10,000+ |
| New York 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,650 | $735 | $10,000+ |
| New York 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,431 | $1,209 | $10,000+ |
| New York 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,986 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| New York 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,550 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| New York 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,735 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| New York 6 Bedroom Apartments | $8,196 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| New York 7 Bedroom Apartments | $3,875 | $3,750 | $4,000 |
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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 $1,039.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in New York?
The cheapest apartment in New York is 1154 Myrtle Ave which is listed at $40, while the average apartment in New York costs $6,298.
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 495 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 $952 which is $5,346 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New York.
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