
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Park South Neighborhood of New York, NY from $2,400 (151 Rentals)
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One Lincoln Plaza

The Coronet Condominium

Parc Vendome

The Sheffield

The Century Condominium

Trump Tower

The Allegro

Harperly Hall

Cumberland House
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15 Central Park W

7 W 57th St

110-112 Central Park S

Central Park Tower

Trump Parc

The Adlon

The Villas

One Central Park

The Coronet

The Europa
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CitySpire

128 Central Park S

The Albemarle

The Crown Building

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Robin Court

838 Fifth Ave
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432 Park Ave

The Aristocrat

40 W 55th St

475 Park Ave

40 E 61st St

The Park Laurel

The Ritz Tower

34 W 65th St

10 W 65th St

Tower 53
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24 Central Park S

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Carnegie Plaza

140 W 58th St

The Berkeley House

135 W 52nd St

1381 Avenue of the Americas

Metropolitan Tower
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Central Park South, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Park South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park South Studio Apartments | $6,236 | $3,500 | $7,951 |
| Central Park South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $10,497 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
| Central Park South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $9,629 | $5,280 | $10,000+ |
| Central Park South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,115 | $6,000 | $8,230 |
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There are currently 151 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Park South Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Central Park South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Park South area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at The Ellington priced from $4,204. Park Towers South has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $4,500. Here are the most affordable Central Park South apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ellington | MZS02 - Residence 3-16L | 17-29F | Studio,1BA | $4,204 |
| Park Towers South | Apartment 11F | 1BR,1BA | $4,500 |
| 240 Central Park South | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $5,000 |
| The Regent | Two Bedroom 2 Bath Convertible 3 BR | 2BR,2BA | $9,495 |
| Grand Tier | One Bedroom 2 Bath Convertible 2 BR | 1BR,2BA | $9,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Park South, NY
As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Park South area is the $8.93 price per square foot Studio / 1 Bathroom Model at 240 Central Park South in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Central Park South apartment is the MZS02 - Residence 3-16L | 17-29F Model at The Ellington starting at $4,204 with a $8.76 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Park South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240 Central Park South | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $8.93 |
| The Ellington | MZS02 - Residence 3-16L | 17-29F | Studio ,1BA | $8.76 |
| Park Towers South | Apartment 11F | 1BR,1BA | $10.32 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Park South, New York, NY
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Park South Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Park South Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Park South Apartment is $4,500 at Park Towers South.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Park South Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Park South is starting from $9,495 at The Regent.
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