
Apartments for Rent in New York, NY Under $1,200 (136 Rentals)


50 Manhattan Ave

407 E 88th St

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St Nicholas Park Apartments

Douglass Park

147 E 30th St

336 W 47th St

1630-1636 Park Ave

216 E 83rd St
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Lenox Terrace

Harlem Place 1

34 Hillside Ave

Sendero Verde - Affordable

The Carolina

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44 Union Ave, Unit Vacant front room

214 68th St

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531 Richmond St, Unit 1

29 Buffalo Ave

49 W Main St
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Whitney Young Manor

Portside II

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372 Litchfield Ave, Unit Apartment share

Kings Plaza

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62 Dehart Pl, Unit 2

Mirador at Union City

The Willows at Glassworks

3411 Irwin Ave, Unit Shared Apartment

176-12 Baisley Blvd, Unit 2

325 79th St
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BROOKHAVEN AVENUE - ROOM RENTAL, Unit ROOM 1

12 Agate Ct

1 Vassar Ave, Unit Room2

115 Winfield Ave, Unit 2

GRANT AVENUE, Unit #ROOM

1392 W 6th St

325 Cherry St

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10 N Fulton Ave

112 Westfield Ave
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150 Belmont

The Abbington

960 Sheridan Ave

2301 Creston Avenue

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Locust Manor Senior Citizen Residence 62+
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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 Under $1200 | $3,283 | $890 | $10,000+ |
| New York 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $3,555 | $735 | $10,000+ |
| New York 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,357 | $1,209 | $10,000+ |
| New York 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $4,828 | $1,397 | $10,000+ |
| New York 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $5,446 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| New York 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,358 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| New York 6 Bedroom Apartments | $12,156 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
| New York 7 Bedroom Apartments | $3,750 | $3,750 | $3,750 |
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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 New York
How much are Studio apartments in New York?
There are currently 41,614 Studio Apartments in New York with rent ranges from $890 to $10,264 with an average price of $3,283.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom New York Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in New York ranges from $735 to $18,595 with an average monthly rent of $3,555.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in New York cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in New York range from $1,209 to $28,110. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,357.
How expensive are New York Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 9,225 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in New York on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,397 to $37,060 - averaging $4,828 for the location.
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