
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,200 (64 Rentals)
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309 E 8th St

42 Avenue B

14 St Marks Pl

166 Suffolk St

314 E 6th St

136 Orchard St

153 Avenue C

211 East 5th Street

528 E 13th St
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128 Saint Mark's Place

94 East 4th Street- 2 Months Free!

522-524 E 11th St

67 Pitt St

104 Suffolk Street

151 Orchard St

326 E 6th St

61 East 3rd Street

324 E 6th St

192 East 3rd Street
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154 Orchard Street

The Liane

244 E. Houston

338 E 11th St

445 East 9th Street

100 Saint Marks Pl

325 East 10th Street

170 Rivington St

190 East 3rd

True North Gramercy
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99 Orchard St

522 East 5th Street

320 East 9th Street

225 E Tenth St

331 East 5th Street

87 1st Ave

177 Ludlow St

207 E 5th St

31 east 1st

120 E 4th St
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102 Norfolk St

138 Ludlow Street Apartments

Prestige East Village Apartments

103 Avenue A

Unfurnished 1 Bedroom

207 East 14th Street

349 E 14th

233 East 12th Street

520 East 11th Street

211 E Tenth St
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East Village, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Village?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Village Studio Apartments | $4,078 | $1,890 | $6,080 |
| East Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,901 | $2,340 | $10,000+ |
| East Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,440 | $3,595 | $10,000+ |
| East Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,599 | $4,995 | $10,000+ |
| East Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,162 | $7,995 | $10,000+ |
| East Village 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,222 | $8,495 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 64 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Village Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available East Village Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Village area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 516 East 5th Street priced from $2,700. 514 East 5th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,775. Here are the most affordable East Village apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 516 East 5th Street | 516 EAST 5TH STREET - 2 ROOM STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $2,700 |
| 514 East 5th Street | 514 EAST 5TH STREET - 2 ROOM STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $2,775 |
| 422 East 14th Street | 422 EAST 14TH STREET - STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $2,800 |
| 620 East 11th Street | 620 EAST 11TH STREET - 2 BR / 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $2,950 |
| 32 East 7th Street | 32 EAST 7TH STREET - 2 BR / 1 BATH / GARDEN | 2BR,1BA | $3,300 |
| StuyTown | 1BCNC | 1BR,1BA | $4,787 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, NY
As of February 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $5.21 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 222 E 7th St in the in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood starting from $9,125. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the 2BMYS Model at StuyTown starting at $6,857 with a $7.36 price per square foot in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Village apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 E 7th St | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $5.21 |
| StuyTown | 2BMYS | 3BR,1BA | $7.36 |
| 32 East 7th Street | 32 EAST 7TH STREET - 2 BR / 1 BATH / GARDEN | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| 160 2nd Ave | 160 2nd Ave | 2BR,2BA | $7.93 |
| 219 E 11th St | 219 E 11th St | 2BR,1BA | $7.62 |
| 36 E 3rd St, Unit 2B | 36 E 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $7.85 |
| 120 E 17th St | 120 E 17th St | Studio ,1BA | $8.90 |
| 66 E 1st St | 66 E 1st St | Studio ,1BA | $6.40 |
| 514 East 5th Street | 514 EAST 5TH STREET - 2 ROOM STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio ,1BA | $6.94 |
| 218 E 13th St | 218 E 13th St | Studio ,1BA | $9.24 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Village Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Village?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Village is at 516 East 5th Street listed at $2,700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Village Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Village Apartment is $4,787 at StuyTown.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Village Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Village is starting from $2,950 at 620 East 11th Street.
What is the most affordable East Village Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap East Village Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at StuyTown and starts from $6,660.
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