
Apartments for Rent in New York, NY Under $5,000 (7,481 Rentals)


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121 E 38th St

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246 E 58th St, Unit 2R, Unit 2R

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349 Grand St

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323 E 50th St

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336 E 43rd St

21 Chelsea

Normandie Court

401 E 57th St

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142 E 30th St, Unit 2A, Unit 2A
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112 W 13th St

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120 E 17th St

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218 E 32nd St

The Forten

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122 W 76th St, Unit 1B, Unit 1B

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141 E 37th St

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245 E 48th St, Unit 2A, Unit 2A

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442 W 44th St

202 E 22nd St

406 E 13th St
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108 E 35th St

112 E 36th St

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142 E 35th St

205 East 31st Street

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Village Mayfair Apartments

141 E 29th St

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218 E 13th St

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115 E 81st St, Unit 3F, Unit 3F
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Windsor Court

152 E 79th St

1 Astor Pl

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375 3rd Ave

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313 W 53rd St

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7 Bleecker St, Unit 2B, Unit 2B

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204 E 35th St

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167 E 71st St

The Blake

235 Sullivan St
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218 E 50th St

VIA 57 WEST

308 W 18th St

The East

Gateway Battery Park City

The Helena

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304 E 49th St

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250 W 12th St

576 9th Ave

137 E 38th St
New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in New York?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Studio Apartments Under $5000 | $3,318 | $890 | $10,000+ |
| New York 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $5000 | $3,678 | $250 | $10,000+ |
| New York 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $5000 | $4,421 | $1,209 | $10,000+ |
| New York 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $5000 | $4,769 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| New York 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $5000 | $5,568 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
| New York 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,462 | $2,800 | $10,000+ |
| New York 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,959 | $950 | $7,500 |
| New York 7 Bedroom Apartments | $5,587 | $3,750 | $9,013 |
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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 41,534 Studio Apartments in New York with rent ranges from $890 to $22,332 with an average price of $3,318.
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 $250 to $27,079 with an average monthly rent of $3,678.
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 $30,107. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $4,421.
How expensive are New York Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 9,182 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in New York on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,100 to $38,000 - averaging $4,769 for the location.
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