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50 White St

The Edgar House

140 Nassau St

405 Broadway

The Grand Machinery Exchange Lofts

Fultonhaus

65 Nassau St

Worth Building Condominium

6 Murray St
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102 Bayard St

129 Lafayette St

61 Walker St

Luxury New Development

127 Fulton St

93 Worth St

The Franklin Building

112 Fulton St

Iris Tribeca

49 Chambers St
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356 Broadway

Tribeca Townhomes

165 William St

45 Beekman St

87 Nassau St

81 Worth St

50 Lispenard St

142 Fulton St

90 Nassau St

265 Broadway
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The Marx

86 Nassau Street

2 Beekman Cooperative

113 Chambers St

39 White St

80-82 Leonard St

60 Thomas St

119 Nassau St

138 W Broadway

144-150 Franklin St
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54 White St

34 Leonard

148 Duane St

69-71 Mott St

137 Franklin St

Duane Lofts

75-77 Leonard St

100 HUDSON ST

95 Franklin St

77 White 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 | $5,492 | $4,427 | $6,240 |
| Downtown Manhattan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,762 | $3,175 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Manhattan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,625 | $3,250 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Manhattan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,300 | $3,250 | $10,000+ |
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