
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in New York, NY from $890 (347 Rentals) Page 3 of 7


Cambridge Manor

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85-15 151st St

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66 Bevan St, Unit 6

84-10 153rd Ave

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149-43 35th Ave

150 W 20th St

4295 Webster Ave

149-65-149257 257th St

40-36-4077 77th St

6040 JFK Blvd E

1154 Myrtle Ave

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The Garnet

47 Watson Ave
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129 Chancellor Ave

170 Academy St

Ridge Hill Commons

653-663 N Broad St

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143-28 Cherry Ave

2435 Frisby Ave

103 Chancellor Ave

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1660 Hoe Ave

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Wade

70 Parkway N

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1811 Quentin Rd

551 Bay St

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390 State St
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1105 Elder Ave

2300 Grand Concourse

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75 Lenox Rd

160 E Fourth St

6107 Woodside Ave

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162 Avenue C
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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 | $3,303 | $890 | $10,000+ |
| New York 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,591 | $735 | $10,000+ |
| New York 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,426 | $1,209 | $10,000+ |
| New York 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,900 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| New York 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,437 | $1,695 | $10,000+ |
| New York 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,615 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| New York 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,307 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
| New York 7 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
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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 $1,200.
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 $4,533.
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 562 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 $687 which is $3,846 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New York.
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