
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Manhattan Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,900 (248 Rentals)
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80 Nassau St

46 Warren St

Tribeca Court

The Pearl on the Park

The Juilliard Building

123-129 Baxter St

Park Place Tower

Broadway-Franklin Building

378 Broadway
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91 Leonard

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56 Leonard St

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Fulton-Chambers Building

138 Fulton St

100 Franklin

10 Leonard St

241 Church St

52 Thomas St
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55 White St

58 White St

17 Murray St

71 Franklin St

FIFTY Franklin

11-15 Leonard St
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112 Hudson St

The Borden House Condominium

19 Murray St

28 N Moore St

17 Warren St

11 Warren St

109 Reade St

Lispenard Condo

56 Thomas St

12 Warren St
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22 Warren St

50 White St

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86 Nassau Street

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The Edgar House

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405 Broadway

140 Nassau St

61 Walker St
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Downtown Manhattan, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Manhattan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Manhattan Studio Apartments | $5,702 | $4,427 | $6,810 |
| Downtown Manhattan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,655 | $3,175 | $6,270 |
| Downtown Manhattan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,597 | $3,250 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Manhattan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,010 | $7,595 | $8,850 |
| Downtown Manhattan 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,295 | $8,295 | $8,295 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Manhattan Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Worth | 1G Renovation 2 | 1BR,1BA | $5,915 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Manhattan, New York, NY
Ranked #65
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Manhattan Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Manhattan Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Manhattan Apartment is $5,915 at 111 Worth.
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