
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Square Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,458 (272 Rentals)
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Park Towers South

VIA 57 WEST

One Lincoln Plaza

Parc Vendome

The Villas

Seventy Five Central Park West

Griffin Court Condominium

Central Park Tower

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The Sheffield

105 W 72nd St

15 Central Park W

Harperly Hall

One Central Park

West 58

111 West 67th St

Lincoln Amsterdam House

Lincoln Towers

The Grand Millennium
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The Europa

60 W 68th St

The Dorilton

One Lincoln Square

The Allegro

10 West End Ave

The Sessanta

200 Amsterdam Ave

The 3 Lincoln Center

24 W 69th St
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Robin Court

The Sofia

Sterling Glen of Forest Hills

225 W 70th St

120 Riverside Boulevard

45 W 67th St

The Park & Tilford Building

Hudson Hill Condominium

Lloyd 54

65 Central Park W
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121 W 72nd St

The Sherwood

Element

10 W 65th St

The Hit Factory

457 W 57th St

342 W 56th St

The Coronado

34 W 65th St

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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lincoln Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Square Studio Apartments | $4,425 | $2,775 | $7,956 |
| Lincoln Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,578 | $3,250 | $10,000+ |
| Lincoln Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,298 | $6,981 | $10,000+ |
| Lincoln Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,445 | $7,395 | $7,495 |
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Cheapest Available Lincoln Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lincoln Square area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Avalon Clinton priced from $4,166. The Helena has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $4,500. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Square apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Clinton | 624 | 1BR,1BA | $4,166 |
| The Helena | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $4,500 |
| 240 Central Park South | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $5,000 |
| Park Towers South | Apartment 14H | 1BR,1BA | $6,199 |
| One Lincoln Plaza | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6,725 |
| Grand Tier | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $7,495 |
| FRANK 57 WEST | 3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $7,800 |
| 21 West End Ave | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $8,995 |
| The Regent | Two Bedroom 2 Bath Convertible 3 BR | 2BR,2BA | $9,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Square, NY
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Square area is the $7.97 price per square foot Apartment 14H Model at Park Towers South in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $6,199. The second greatest value Lincoln Square apartment is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Model at One Lincoln Plaza starting at $6,725 with a $11.44 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Towers South | Apartment 14H | 1BR,1BA | $7.97 |
| One Lincoln Plaza | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $11.44 |
| 240 Central Park South | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $8.93 |
| Avalon Clinton | 497 | Studio ,1BA | $8.41 |
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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 Avalon Clinton listed at $4,180.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln Square Apartment is $4,166 at Avalon Clinton.
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