Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in New York, NY Under $2,000 (38 Rentals)

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Rental terms in New York as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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1395 Lexington Ave
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$1,705 - $3,000
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Studio Apartments Available Aug 15

1395 Lexington Ave

1395 Lexington AveNew York, NY 10128
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Dartmouth Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Dartmouth Apartments

509 W 110th StNew York, NY 10025
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321 W 42nd St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

321 W 42nd St

321 W 42nd StNew York, NY 10036
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98 Cooper St
1 Bedroom Apartments

98 Cooper St

98 Cooper StNew York, NY 10034
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513-515 W 111th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

513-515 W 111th St

513-515 W 111th StNew York, NY 10025
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Beyond the Bridges: Brooklyn, Queens, Jersey City, and the Other Smart Moves for NYC Renters

Looking for apartments outside Manhattan? See average rent, commute times, and neighborhood pros for Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Jersey City, and Yonkers.

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Node Weirfield
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Node Weirfield

352 Weirfield StBrooklyn, NY 11237
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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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Bayside Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayside Cove

100 Celecki DrSouth Amboy, NJ 08879
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Terrace View Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace View Apartments

39 Hudson TerYonkers, NY 10701
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Queenswood
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Queenswood

54-39 100th StCorona, NY 11368
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OfficeOps
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

OfficeOps

57 Thames StBrooklyn, NY 11237
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Common Marcy
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Common Marcy

225 Roebling StBrooklyn, NY 11211
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The Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Manor

257 Grant AveCliffside Park, NJ 07010
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81 Starr Co-Living
Studio Apartments

81 Starr Co-Living

81 Starr StBrooklyn, NY 11237
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The Unofficial NYC Playbook: An Insider's Guide to Where to Eat, Roam, and Find Your Home in the City That Never Sleeps

Moving to NYC? Go beyond the landmarks. Our local expert shares an insider's guide to New York City's neighborhoods, finding your rhythm, and making the city feel like home.

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Common Evergreen
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Common Evergreen

283-285 Evergreen AveBrooklyn, NY 11221
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Node Harman
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Node Harman

452 Harman StBrooklyn, NY 11237
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4424 Kings Hwy
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

4424 Kings Hwy

4424 Kings HwyBrooklyn, NY 11234
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New York's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about New York and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Joshua Carlucci

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53 Cooper Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

53 Cooper Pl

53 Cooper PlWeehawken, NJ 07086
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1512 Dekalb Avenue
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1512 Dekalb Avenue

1512 DeKalb AveBrooklyn, NY 11237
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Virginia • 4+ years in New York

October 16, 2025

Good 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 Short-term New York Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in New York?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in New York is at FOUND Study Financial District listed at $1,625.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term New York Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in New York is $6,651.

What is the largest Short-term New York Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in New York is a 6,996 square feet unit starting from $7,425 at 17 St Marks Pl.

What is the average size for New York Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in New York is currently at 790 sq ft.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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I'm Josh, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for New York City, and I live in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. I love it here.

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Every block of New York City feels like a stage set for daily life.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.