
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Koreatown Neighborhood of New York, NY from $500 (67 Rentals)
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147 E 30th St

14 St Marks Pl

James Lenox House- 55 and Over- NYC Residents

1366 York Ave

310 West Cozy

35 West 65th Street

410 E 81st St

236-238 E 78th St

418 East 81st Street
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239 East 53rd Street

577 2nd Ave

63 West

352 East 85th Street

Lower East side Studio Steal

340 East 81st Street

443 East 78th Street

33-11 69th street

424 East 66th Street

220 East 74th Street
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255-257 E 61st St

1075 1st Ave

1057 First Avenue

238 W 20th St

328 W 44TH ST

1427 York Ave

166 Suffolk St

1069 1st Ave

342 East 76th Street

544-548 W 50th St
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1450 Second Avenue

324 East 66th Street

The Oxford Houses

426 East 66th Street

338 East 53 Street

419 East 82nd Street

206 E 83rd St

1073 1st Ave

357 E 68th St

225 24TH Street
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527 E 78th

330 WEST 45TH STREET

329 W 14th St

414 E 77th St

349 E 51st St

155 E 30th St

342 East 55th Street

322 East 74th Street

244 East 78th Street

409 East 81st Street
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Koreatown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Koreatown Studio Apartments | $4,365 | $1,860 | $8,520 |
| Koreatown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,529 | $1,280 | $10,000+ |
| Koreatown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,073 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| Koreatown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,797 | $2,850 | $10,000+ |
| Koreatown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,944 | $6,995 | $10,000+ |
| Koreatown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $12,500 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 67 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Koreatown Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Koreatown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Koreatown area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at EHS Hudson Yards Campus priced from $2,175. 3604 - Park Avenue Palisades has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Koreatown apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHS Hudson Yards Campus | Single Occupancy Room | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
| 3604 - Park Avenue Palisades | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2,200 |
| 154 East 37th Street | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,450 |
| One23 | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - 866 | 1BR,1BA | $2,655 |
| 1567 2nd Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $2,850 |
| 419-421 W 50th St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| 726 Tenth Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,995 |
| 47-45 Vernon Boulevard | 47-45 VERNON BLVD - STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $3,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Koreatown, NY
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Koreatown area is the $4.60 price per square foot B11 Model at RiversEdge in the in the Union Hill neighborhood starting from $5,559. The second greatest value Koreatown apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 3604 - Park Avenue Palisades starting at $2,200 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the Union Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Koreatown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| RiversEdge | B11 | 2BR,2BA | $4.60 |
| 3604 - Park Avenue Palisades | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| RiverParc | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $4.51 |
| One23 | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath - 966 | 2BR,2BA | $3.16 |
| FOUND Study Chelsea- Student/Intern | Shared Double Room in 3B2B | 3BR,1BA | $2.44 |
| 576 9th Ave | Flex 2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.99 |
| 258 10th Ave, Unit 10TH AVE | 258 10th Ave | 1BR,1BA | $4.61 |
| RiverHouse 11 at Port Imperial | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.86 |
| 154 East 37th Street | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $4.90 |
| 122 India St, Unit 2B | 122 India St | Studio ,1BA | $4.65 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Koreatown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Koreatown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Koreatown is under $3,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Koreatown?
The cheapest apartment in Koreatown is EHS Hudson Yards Campus which is listed at $2,175, while the average apartment in Koreatown costs $10,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Koreatown?
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 21 regular apartments in Koreatown 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 Koreatown?
Cheap apartments in Koreatown have an average cost of $292 which is $9,708 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Koreatown.
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