Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of New York, NY (5,971 Rentals)

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80 Pine St
$4,900 - $6,800

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 15

80 Pine St

80 Pine StNew York, NY 10005
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property at 198 Bowery
$6,000

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Base Rent$6,000
Total Monthly Price$6,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
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198 Bowery, Unit Top8

198 Bowery
New YorkNY10012
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219 E 11th St
$7,000 - $9,000

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219 E 11th St

219 E 11th StNew York, NY 10003
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135 John St
$3,600 - $7,200

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

135 John St

135 John StNew York, NY 10038
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218 E 13th St
$4,500 - $8,000

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218 E 13th St

218 E 13th StNew York, NY 10003
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64 E 3rd St
$3,900 - $5,800

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

64 E 3rd St

64 E 3rd StNew York, NY 10003
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property at 317 E Houston St
$6,000

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Base Rent$6,000
Total Monthly Price$6,000
Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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317 E Houston St

New YorkNY10002

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property at 60 W 9th St
$7,000

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Base Rent$7,000
Total Monthly Price$7,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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60 W 9th St

New YorkNY10011
property at 130 Water St
$3,750 - $3,995

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Base Rent$3,750 - $3,995
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Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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130 Water St

New YorkNY10005
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property at 325 E 14th St
$7,000

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Base Rent$7,000
Total Monthly Price$7,000
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Sep 15
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325 E 14th St

New YorkNY10003

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

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central New York City, NY. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown area of New York, NY?

As of today, September 12, 2026, there are currently 5,971 available Downtown apartments priced from $1,200 to $33,396, with an average monthly rent of $7,266.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown?

There are currently 3,601 Studio Apartments in Downtown with rent ranges from $1,200 to $8,500 with an average price of $4,923.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown ranges from $2,613 to $21,367 with an average monthly rent of $6,137.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown range from $3,250 to $32,049. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $7,623.

How expensive are Downtown Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 585 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,250 to $33,396 - averaging $9,141 for the location.

Expert Rental Resources

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New York has a funny way of making your commute part of your identity.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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