Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in New York, NY Under $3,500 (157 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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266 W 121st St, Unit 4
$3,200
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$3,200
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Studio Apartment Available Jun 1

266 W 121st St, Unit 4

266 W 121st StNew York, NY 10027
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1395 Lexington Ave
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$1,525 - $2,869
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$1,525 - $2,869
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$1,525 - $2,869
Studio Apartments Available Aug 15

1395 Lexington Ave

1395 Lexington AveNew York, NY 10128
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property at 333 E 95th St

$3,473

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$3,473
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$3,473

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Dec 31

333 E 95th St

New YorkNY10128
property at 1617 3rd Ave

$3,442

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$3,442
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$3,442

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

1617 3rd Ave

New YorkNY10128

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property at 474 9th Ave

$3,354

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$3,354
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$3,354

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 24

474 9th Ave

New YorkNY10018
property at 1492 1st Ave

$3,245

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$3,245
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1492 1st Ave

New YorkNY10075

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

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property at 250 E 82nd St

$2,962

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$2,962
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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Nov 1

250 E 82nd St

New YorkNY10028
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201 W 105th St
4 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

201 W 105th St

201 W 105th StNew York, NY 10025
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239 W 12th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

239 W 12th St

239 W 12th StNew York, NY 10014
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Stewart Hotel
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stewart Hotel

371 7th AveNew York, NY 10001
Corporate Housing
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When Life Happens: Your Options for Ending a Rental Lease Early

Unexpected life events can force you to break your lease. Learn how to communicate with your landlord, negotiate a solution, and understand your legal options for early termination.

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227 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

227 RIVERSIDE DRIVE

227 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10025
Corporate Housing
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AKA Central Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

AKA Central Park

42 W 58th StNew York, NY 10019
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312 E 51st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

312 E 51st St

312 E 51st StNew York, NY 10022
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554-558 W 181st Street
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

554-558 W 181st Street

554-558 W 181st StNew York, NY 10033
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517 W 113th St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

517 W 113th St

517 W 113th StNew York, NY 10025
Corporate Housing
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202 E 21st St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

202 E 21st St

202 E 21st StNew York, NY 10010
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11 Jones Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11 Jones Street

11 Jones StNew York, NY 10014
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244-246 W 106th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

244-246 W 106th St

244-246 W 106th StNew York, NY 10025
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370 West 30th Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

370 West 30th Street

342-350 Ninth AveNew York, NY 10001
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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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224 E 59th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

224 E 59th St

224 E 59th StNew York, NY 10022
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Grand Elizabeth Manor
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Grand Elizabeth Manor

227 Grand StNew York, NY 10013
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The Lanthian
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Lanthian

377 E 33rd StNew York, NY 10016
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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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The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

From flexibility to potential costs, explore the key benefits and drawbacks of short-term rental housing from a renter's perspective.

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The Local NYC Expert's Guide to the Perfect Neighborhoods Near Top Employers

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in NYC

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the New York City area for affordable living. Find your perfect NYC Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 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 $7,188.

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 12,916 square feet unit starting from $35,437 at 283 Pleasant Ave.

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 785 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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