
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in New York, NY Under $2,700 (82 Rentals)
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

554-558 W 181st Street

517 W 113th St

202 E 21st St

102 Saint Mark's Place

11 Jones Street

244-246 W 106th St

370 West 30th Street

224 E 59th St
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Grand Elizabeth Manor

The Lanthian

128 Saint Mark's Place

322 East 74th Street

RH 220 WEST 149 STREET LP.

Dartmouth Apartments

321 W 42nd St

Harrington Co-Living at The Mansfield

98 Cooper St

513-515 W 111th St
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Common Lenox (Furnished Rooms)

Clark House by Outpost

The Modern

The Rockwell Apartments

41-32 53rd Street

Arrive Fort Lee

388 Communipaw Ave

One William

Canter Green
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196 Danforth Ave, Unit Lower, Unit Lower

The Millennia

Harbor Pointe

29 Washington Ave

Manor Park Association

Skyline New Rochelle

Shearwood Station

Barrington Gardens

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183 Lefferts Rd

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Sawyer Place
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Crestview Apartments

Sutton Pointe Apartments

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302 Constitution Ave, Unit B9-331

302 Constitution Ave, Unit B3-423

302 Constitution Ave, Unit B9-246

302 Constitution Ave, Unit B3-405

302 Constitution Ave, Unit B9-308

36 Washington Ave, Unit 342

302 Constitution Ave, Unit B9-139
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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 | $3,305 | $890 | $10,000+ |
| New York 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,692 | $735 | $10,000+ |
| New York 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,366 | $1,209 | $10,000+ |
| New York 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,724 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
| New York 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,361 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| New York 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,978 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| New York 6 Bedroom Apartments | $9,542 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| New York 7 Bedroom Apartments | $6,381 | $3,750 | $9,013 |
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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 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 1395 Lexington Ave listed at $1,525.
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 $6,065.
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 3,500 square feet unit starting from $5,076 at 21 Chelsea.
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 653 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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