
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

Total Monthly Price
230 W 55th St, Unit SI FL10-ID508

The Coronet Condominium

Parc Vendome

The Sheffield

The Galleria

The Century Condominium

The Allegro

The Europa
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Harperly Hall

Cumberland House

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
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The Coronet

The Sofia

128 Central Park S

The Albemarle

Windsor Park

CitySpire

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

Park South

Tower 53
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The Centurion

24 Central Park S

The Briarcliff

Metropolitan Tower

135 W 52nd St

Carnegie Plaza

1381 Avenue of the Americas

140 W 58th St

The Berkeley House

Central Park Place
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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 | $3,658 | $2,800 | $4,990 |
| Central Park South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $6,992 | $4,100 | $10,000+ |
| Central Park South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,619 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
| Central Park South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,045 | $6,500 | $8,600 |
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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 69 W 55th St priced from $3,100. The Ellington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,879. Here are the most affordable Central Park South apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 W 55th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,100 |
| The Ellington | MZS01- Residence 4A, 6-10A | 3B, 6B, 8-10B | Studio,1BA | $3,879 |
| 240 Central Park South | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $4,000 |
| The Regent | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5,995 |
| One Lincoln Plaza | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6,275 |
| Grand Tier | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $6,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Park South, NY
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Park South area is the $10.81 price per square foot Jr 4 / 1.5 Bathroom Model at 240 Central Park South in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $10,000. The second greatest value Central Park South apartment is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Model at One Lincoln Plaza starting at $6,275 with a $10.44 price per square foot in the Upper East 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 | Jr 4 / 1.5 Bathroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $10.81 |
| One Lincoln Plaza | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $10.44 |
| The Ellington | MZS01- Residence 4A, 6-10A | 3B, 6B, 8-10B | Studio ,1BA | $8.38 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral Park South, New York, NY
Ranked #67
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Park South Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Park South?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Park South is at 69 W 55th St listed at $3,100.
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 $4,100 at 69 W 55th St.
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