Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Kips Bay Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,000 (118 Rentals)

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149 E 29th St
$3,300 - $9,000
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149 E 29th St

149 E 29th StNew York, NY 10016
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630 1st Avenue, Unit 24J
$3,500
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630 1st Avenue, Unit 24J

630 1st AvenueNew York, NY 10016
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126 E 35th St
$3,600 - $9,500
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126 E 35th St

126 E 35th StNew York, NY 10016
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147 E 30th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

147 E 30th St

147 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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577 2nd Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

577 2nd Ave

577 Second AveNew York, NY 10016
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155 E 30th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

155 E 30th St

155 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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227 E 28th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

227 E 28th St

227 E 28th StNew York, NY 10016
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217 East 29th
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

217 East 29th

217 E 29th StNew York, NY 10016
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IVY 30
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

IVY 30

312-316 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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The Lanthian
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Lanthian

377 E 33rd StNew York, NY 10016
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105 Lexington Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

105 Lexington Avenue

105-107 Lexington AveNew York, NY 10016
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The Liane
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Liane

315 E 21st StNew York, NY 10010
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104 East 31st Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

104 East 31st Street

104 E 31st StNew York, NY 10016
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104 E 30th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

104 E 30th St

104 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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210 E 26th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

210 E 26th St

210 E 26th StNew York, NY 10010
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True North Gramercy
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

True North Gramercy

304 E 20th StNew York, NY 10003
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Kips Bay, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Kips Bay Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Kips Bay area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 240 E 23rd St priced from $3,200. Waterside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,485. Here are the most affordable Kips Bay apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
240 E 23rd St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,200
WatersideSA Renovation 5Studio,1BA$3,485
219 E 28th StstudioStudio,1BA$3,650
534 3rd AveStudioStudio,1BA$3,650
Marquis ApartmentsMurray Hill Marquis - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$3,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Kips Bay, NY

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Kips Bay area is the $7.33 price per square foot 202 E 35th St Model at 202 E 35th St in the in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood starting from $11,000. The second greatest value Kips Bay apartment is the 247 E 35th St Model at 247 E 35th St starting at $9,000 with a $6.92 price per square foot in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Kips Bay apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
202 E 35th St202 E 35th St4BR,2BA$7.33
247 E 35th St247 E 35th St3BR,2BA$6.92
141 E 29th St141 E 29th St3BR,2BA$5.38
219 E 28th St4 bedroom4BR,2BA$7.15
149 E 29th St149 E 29th St4BR,2BA$8.18
328 E 30th St, Unit 1328 E 30th St3BR,1BA$4.95
202 E 22nd St202 E 22nd St1BR,1BA$6.57
Marquis ApartmentsMurray Hill Marquis - 1 Bedroom One Bathroom1BR,1BA$7.48
236 E 30th St236 E 30th St1BR,1BA$7.00
WatersideSA Renovation 5Studio ,1BA$8.22

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Kips Bay, New York, NY

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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Kips Bay Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Kips Bay?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Kips Bay is under $3,795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Kips Bay?

The cheapest apartment in Kips Bay is 240 E 23rd St which is listed at $3,200, while the average apartment in Kips Bay costs $9,495.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Kips Bay?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Kips Bay that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Kips Bay?

Cheap apartments in Kips Bay have an average cost of $292 which is $9,203 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Kips Bay.

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