
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in New York, NY from $890 (148 Rentals) Page 3 of 3


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354 ocean ave

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2600 Summit Ave

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102-02 Queens Blvd

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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 | $3,267 | $890 | $10,000+ |
| New York 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,556 | $735 | $10,000+ |
| New York 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,332 | $1,209 | $10,000+ |
| New York 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,723 | $1,397 | $10,000+ |
| New York 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,487 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| New York 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,564 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| New York 6 Bedroom Apartments | $7,955 | $950 | $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 $1,039.
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 $6,354.
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 533 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 $913 which is $5,441 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in New York.
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