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Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in Chinatown, Unit A
7 Eldridge St
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45 Essex StNew York, NY 10002
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116 John St
1 Platt StNew York, NY 10038
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111 Mott StNew York, NY 10013
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164 Mott StNew York, NY 10013
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116-120 Mott StNew York, NY 10013
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37 Wall StNew York, NY 10005
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166 Suffolk StNew York, NY 10002
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106 Fulton StNew York, NY 10038
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314 E 6th StNew York, NY 10003
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71 West StNew York, NY 10006
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136 Orchard St
136 Orchard StNew York, NY 10002
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111 Mulberry StNew York, NY 10013
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211 E 5th StNew York, NY 10003
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528 E 13th StNew York, NY 10009
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122 MacDougal St
122 MacDougal StNew York, NY 10012
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208 Sullivan St
208 Sullivan StNew York, NY 10012
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67 Mott St
67 Mott StNew York, NY 10013
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28 Allen St
28 Allen StNew York, NY 10002
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128 Saint Mark's Place
128 St Marks PlNew York, NY 10009
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Downtown, New York, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $4,894 | $1,200 | $8,500 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $6,250 | $2,613 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,270 | $3,250 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,540 | $3,250 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,721 | $6,495 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,271 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of New York, NY is a 3 Beds unit found at Alabama Flats LLC priced from $2,773. 25 Clinton Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,825. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Flats LLC | *Furnished Private Room in 3 Bed / 1 Bath Apart... | 3BR,1BA | $2,773 |
| 25 Clinton Street | 25 CLINTON STREET - STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $2,825 |
| 543 East 5th Street | 543 EAST 5TH STREET - 2 BR / 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $3,100 |
| 21 West Street | MZS01 - Res 4H-18H, 19H-23H | Studio,1BA | $3,800 |
| Gateway Battery Park City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,903 |
| Freeman Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $4,200 |
| 70 Pine Apartments | S01 - 703|803|903|1003 | Studio,1BA | $4,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NY
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $6.91 price per square foot 81 Warren St Model at 81 Warren St, Unit 4 in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $8,295. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the B03 - 2608|2708 Model at 70 Pine Apartments starting at $9,459 with a $8.82 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 Warren St, Unit 4 | 81 Warren St | 3BR,2BA | $6.91 |
| 70 Pine Apartments | B03 - 2608|2708 | 2BR,2BA | $8.82 |
| StuyTown | 2BMYS | 3BR,1BA | $7.66 |
| Exhibit | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $6.52 |
| FOUND Study East Village | Single in 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.78 |
| Freeman Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $7.29 |
| 202 E 13th St | 2BR 2BA | 2BR,2BA | $8.23 |
| 135 John St | 135 John St | 2BR,2BA | $8.47 |
| Gateway Battery Park City | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.55 |
| 21 West Street | MZS01 - Res 4H-18H, 19H-23H | Studio ,1BA | $7.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at 25 Clinton Street listed at $2,825.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $4,495 at 202 E 13th St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $3,100 at 543 East 5th Street.
What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alabama Flats LLC and starts from $2,773.
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