Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Square Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,400 (270 Rentals)

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Parc Vendome
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Parc Vendome

332-350 W 57th StNew York, NY 10019
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The Villas
Studio Apartments

The Villas

220 Central Park SNew York, NY 10019

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The Sheffield
Studio Apartments

The Sheffield

322 W 57th StNew York, NY 10019
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105 W 72nd St
Studio Apartments

105 W 72nd St

105 W 72nd StNew York, NY 10023
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West 58
Studio Apartments

West 58

426 W 58th StNew York, NY 10019
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Harperly Hall
1 Bedroom Apartments

Harperly Hall

41 Central Park WNew York, NY 10023
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15 Central Park W
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

15 Central Park W

15 Central Park WNew York, NY 10023
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One Central Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

One Central Park

25 Columbus CirNew York, NY 10019
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111 West 67th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

111 West 67th St

160-178 Columbus AveNew York, NY 10023
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Lincoln Towers
Studio Apartments

Lincoln Towers

140 West End AveNew York, NY 10023

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The Europa
Studio Apartments

The Europa

22 W 66th StNew York, NY 10023
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60 W 68th St
Studio Apartments

60 W 68th St

60 W 68th StNew York, NY 10023
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The Dorilton
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Dorilton

171 W 71st StNew York, NY 10023
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The Allegro
Studio Apartments

The Allegro

62 W 62nd StNew York, NY 10023
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10 West End Ave
Studio Apartments

10 West End Ave

10 West End AveNew York, NY 10023
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The Sessanta
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Sessanta

243 W 60th StNew York, NY 10023
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200 Amsterdam Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

200 Amsterdam Ave

200 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10023

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24 W 69th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

24 W 69th St

24 W 69th StNew York, NY 10023
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Robin Court
Studio Apartments

Robin Court

29 W 65th StNew York, NY 10023
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The Sofia
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sofia

43 W 61st StNew York, NY 10023
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225 W 70th St
Studio Apartments

225 W 70th St

225 W 70th StNew York, NY 10023
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45 W 67th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

45 W 67th St

45 W 67th StNew York, NY 10023
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Lloyd 54
Studio Apartments

Lloyd 54

445 W 54th StNew York, NY 10019

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The Sherwood
Studio Apartments

The Sherwood

340-348 W 55th StNew York, NY 10019
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121 W 72nd St
3 Bedroom Apartments

121 W 72nd St

121 W 72nd StNew York, NY 10023
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Element
Studio Apartments

Element

555 W 59th StNew York, NY 10023
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The Hit Factory
Studio Apartments

The Hit Factory

421 W 54th StNew York, NY 10019
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457 W 57th St
Studio Apartments

457 W 57th St

457 W 57th StNew York, NY 10019
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342 W 56th St
Studio Apartments

342 W 56th St

342 W 56th StNew York, NY 10019
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The Coronado
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Coronado

155 W 70th StNew York, NY 10023
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34 W 65th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

34 W 65th St

34 W 65th StNew York, NY 10023
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The Park Laurel
Studio Apartments

The Park Laurel

15 W 63rd StNew York, NY 10023

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Lincoln Square, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lincoln Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lincoln Square area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 53 W 72nd St priced from $2,625. VIA 57 WEST has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,900. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Square apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
53 W 72nd StStudioStudio,1BA$2,625
VIA 57 WESTStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,900
Avalon Clinton444Studio,1BA$3,930
The HelenaAlcove Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,984
Mercedes House1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4,476
240 Central Park SouthStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$5,000
48 W 68th Street&nbsp1BR,1BA$5,100
525 West 52nd1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$5,209
Grand TierOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$6,095
One Lincoln Plaza1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$6,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Square, NY

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Square area is the $6.16 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at 525 West 52nd in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $7,931. The second greatest value Lincoln Square apartment is the Jr 4 / 1.5 Bathroom Model at 240 Central Park South starting at $9,000 with a $9.73 price per square foot in the Upper East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
525 West 52nd2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$6.16
240 Central Park SouthJr 4 / 1.5 Bathroom1BR,1.5BA$9.73
VIA 57 WEST1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.18
One Lincoln Plaza1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$8.69
53 W 72nd St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$6.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lincoln Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lincoln Square is at 53 W 72nd St listed at $2,625.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln Square Apartment is $4,000 at 53 W 72nd St.

Expert Rental Resources

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