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North Salem Terrace

170-10 Cedarcroft Rd

Tysens Park Apartments

2186-2190 Grand Concourse

The Noll & Grove

The Town House

782 Pelham Parkway S

Bay Plaza

Quality Communities/Eastchester Heights
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Carlton Plaza

66-22 Saunders Street

111 N Third Ave

Heath Court

2500 John F Kennedy Blvd

1030 Ocean Ave

3111 Brighton 7Th St

574 East 139th Street

2010 - 2040 Bruckner Blvd

164-30 Hillside Ave
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Soundview Apartments

657 St. Marks

Parkview House

7 East Ave

Mayfield Estates

Salem Equity

Park Lane at Sea View

372 Anderson Ave

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Turian House

82-30 Hoover Ave

Georgian Hall

354 ocean ave

1777 Grand Concourse

43-17 49th St

75-06 Woodside Ave

2600 Summit Ave

Venus Apartments

178 Warburton Ave

775 N Broad St

102-02 Queens Blvd

Beach Haven

62-65 Saunders St

Falcon Apartments

257-261 Gates Ave

Gold Star Realty

1045 65th St

3565 85th St

Lurling Gardens
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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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