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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62 W 62nd St
Studio Apartments

62 W 62nd St

62 W 62nd 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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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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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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25 Columbus Cir
1 Bedroom Apartments

25 Columbus Cir

25 Columbus CirNew York, NY 10019
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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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105 W 72nd St
Studio Apartments

105 W 72nd St

105 W 72nd StNew York, NY 10023
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The Villas
Studio Apartments

The Villas

220 Central Park SNew York, NY 10019
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West 58
Studio Apartments

West 58

426 W 58th StNew York, NY 10019
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The Sheffield
Studio Apartments

The Sheffield

322 W 57th StNew York, NY 10019
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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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The Sofia
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Sofia

43 W 61st StNew 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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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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121 W 72nd St
3 Bedroom Apartments

121 W 72nd St

121 W 72nd StNew York, NY 10023
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The Sherwood
Studio Apartments

The Sherwood

340-348 W 55th StNew York, NY 10019

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Lloyd 54
Studio Apartments

Lloyd 54

445 W 54th StNew York, NY 10019
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Element
Studio Apartments

Element

555 W 59th StNew York, NY 10023
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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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The Windermere
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Windermere

400-406 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 Hit Factory
Studio Apartments

The Hit Factory

421 W 54th 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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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. The Helena has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,147. 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
The HelenaStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,147
Park Towers SouthApartment 12EStudio,1BA$3,399
Symphony HouseSymphony House Residence – F1BR,1BA$3,700
VIA 57 WESTStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,790
525 West 52ndStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,882
The Ashley0X1 - S11Studio,1BA$4,376
Mercedes House1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4,429
The RegentOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$4,895
240 Central Park SouthAlcove Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$5,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Square, NY

As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Square area is the $7.44 price per square foot 3X3.5 - C3 Model at The Aldyn in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $14,290. The second greatest value Lincoln Square apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at VIA 57 WEST starting at $7,442 with a $6.74 price per square foot in the West 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.
The Aldyn3X3.5 - C33BR,3.5BA$7.44
VIA 57 WEST2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$6.74
21 West End Ave2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$9.17
48 W 68th Street&nbsp1BR,1BA$6.91
Avalon Clinton8001BR,1BA$7.27
240 Central Park South1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$9.14
53 W 72nd St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.87
The Ashley1X1 - A21BR,1BA$7.99
Symphony HouseSymphony House Residence – F1BR,1BA$6.36
525 West 52ndStudio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$7.76

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in NYC

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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 $3,700 at Symphony House.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lincoln Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lincoln Square is starting from $5,000 at Symphony House.

Expert Rental Resources

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