
New Apartments for Rent in New York, NY Under $2,000 (140 Rentals)


The Reserve

The Style

111 Mulberry St

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Common Lenox (Furnished Rooms)

Sendero Verde - Affordable

The Carolina

REVA Rahway

Jersey Walk
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The Arthur

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One Clinton Park

Vermella Union

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The James

2040 Kennedy

Moxie @ JSQ

Verde Jersey City

Whitlock Mills
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99 Storms

The Madison at Elizabeth

Meridia Lifestyles

Meridia Linden 1001

Avion

Meridia Lifestyles II

Meridia Roselle Park 10

The Equestrian At Pelham Parkway

Cove on the Bay

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The Station Apartments

St Georges Crescent

The Park

The Post on Fort

Furnished Micro Studios

Jacobs Landing

Bayshore Village (62+)

The Agnes Co-Living

Mirador at Union City

The Willows at Glassworks
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The Lotus

Node Weirfield

One Archer

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Bayside Cove

One Mallory

The Westminster

132 Mallory

Jersey Walk

Hillside Tower
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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 | $3,283 | $890 | $10,000+ |
| New York 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,555 | $735 | $10,000+ |
| New York 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,357 | $1,209 | $10,000+ |
| New York 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,828 | $1,397 | $10,000+ |
| New York 4 Bedroom Apartments | $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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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 New New York Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in New York?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in New York is at The Willows at Glassworks listed at $735.
How much is the average rent for a New New York Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in New York is $4,066.
What is the largest New New York Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in New York is a 3,995 square feet unit starting from $2,490 at Bayonne Bay.
What is the average size for New York New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in New York is currently at 599 sq ft.
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