
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Village Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,200 (106 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit C
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Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit D

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

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Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 2 bed/1 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 2 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 2 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 2 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 2 bed/1 bath home, Unit B
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324 E 6th St

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192 East 3rd Street

The Liane

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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 | $4,327 | $3,200 | $6,690 |
| East Village 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,951 | $3,395 | $10,000+ |
| East Village 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,803 | $3,700 | $10,000+ |
| East Village 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,492 | $6,495 | $10,000+ |
| East Village 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,516 | $8,995 | $10,000+ |
| East Village 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 106 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 The East priced from $4,095. 516 East 5th Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $4,500. Here are the most affordable East Village apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The East | Studio #909 | Studio,1BA | $4,095 |
| 516 East 5th Street | 516 EAST 5TH STREET - 2 BR / 1.5 BATH / DUPLEX ... | 2BR,1BA | $4,500 |
| Village Mayfair Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $4,500 |
| 218 East 6th Street | 218 EAST 6TH STREET - 2 BR / 2 BATH / DUPLEX / ... | 2BR,2BA | $4,510 |
| StuyTown | 1BMNS | 1BR,1BA | $5,151 |
| 68 E First St | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $5,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Village, NY
As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Village area is the $5.25 price per square foot 2BR/1BA Model at 68 E First St in the in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood starting from $5,250. The second greatest value East Village apartment is the 206 E 16th St Model at 206 E 16th St starting at $9,500 with a $10.56 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 E First St | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $5.25 |
| 206 E 16th St | 206 E 16th St | 3BR,2BA | $10.56 |
| 160 2nd Ave | 160 2nd Ave | 2BR,2BA | $7.93 |
| StuyTown | 2BCJS | 2BR,1BA | $8.32 |
| 406 E 13th St | 406 E 13th St | 3BR,1BA | $9.42 |
| 64 E 3rd St | 64 E 3rd St | 3BR,1.5BA | $12.36 |
| Village Mayfair Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $9.00 |
| 66 E 1st St | 66 E 1st St | Studio ,1BA | $6.40 |
| The East | 1 Bedroom #1504 | 1BR,1BA | $11.85 |
| 516 East 5th Street | 516 EAST 5TH STREET - 2 BR / 1.5 BATH / DUPLEX ... | 2BR,1.5BA | $11.25 |
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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 The East listed at $4,095.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Village Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Village Apartment is $5,110 at The East.
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 $4,500 at 516 East 5th 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 $7,400.
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