
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in New York, NY Under $5,000 (466 Rentals) Page 3 of 10
Rental terms in New York as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


20 Avenue A Ave, Unit 2D

20 Avenue A Ave, Unit 4i

241 E 24th St

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309 E 8th St, Unit SI FL1-ID1115

69 Clinton St

77 E 3rd St

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252 E 33rd St, Unit SI ID1323897P

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141 E 33rd St, Unit SI FL11-ID628

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1819d 2nd Ave, Unit SI ID1032026P
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1290 1st Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1499

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51 Leroy St, Unit SI FL3-ID2049

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301 E 63rd St, Unit SI ID1323987P

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350 E 19th St, Unit SI ID1021927P

20 Avenue A Ave, Unit 3L

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39 E 1st St, Unit SI FL2-ID1035

491 W 22nd St, Unit 4F

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240 E 26th St, Unit SI FL2-ID1021846P

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400 E 57th St, Unit SI FL8-ID1140

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42 Avenue B, Unit SI FL3-ID876

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330 E 46th St, Unit SI FL6-ID1954

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88 East End Ave, Unit SI FL5-ID1752

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326 E 35th St, Unit SI FL2-ID1052

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307 W 39th St, Unit SI FL2-ID2110

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20 Waterside Plaza, Unit SI FL20-ID978

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123 Washington St, Unit SI FL27-ID1355

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63 Wall St, Unit SI FL17-ID1969

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307 W 39th St, Unit SI FL2-ID2117

95 E 7th St, Unit 13

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444 W 48th St, Unit SI ID1021995P

73 Lexington Ave

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160 W 97th St, Unit SI FL3-ID1101

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123 Washington St, Unit SI FL29-ID1373

442 E 78th St

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428-430 West 47th Street-SI ID1021830P, Unit SI ID1021830P

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428 W 47th St, Unit SI ID1021864P

491 W 22nd St, Unit 4R

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321 E 14th St, Unit SI FL4-ID1021922P

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1830 3rd Ave, Unit SI ID1473162P

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240e E 75th St, Unit SI FL3-ID1021870P

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500 W 56th St, Unit SI FL7-ID98

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444 W 48th St, Unit SI ID1021961P

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501 1/2 East 83rd Street-SI FL2-ID1022040P, Unit SI FL2-ID1022040P

715 E 5th St, Unit 1C

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240e E 75th St, Unit SI FL4-ID1021876P

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20 Park Ave, Unit SI FL6-ID2108

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345 E 94th St, Unit SI FL16-ID1553

301 E 104th St

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227 E 59th St, Unit SI FL3-ID1916

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474 9th Ave, Unit SI ID1514393P
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 | $3,318 | $890 | $10,000+ |
| New York 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,678 | $250 | $10,000+ |
| New York 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,421 | $1,209 | $10,000+ |
| New York 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,769 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| New York 4 Bedroom Apartments | $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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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 $7,144.
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 $4,895 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 674 sq ft.
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