
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lincoln Square Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,400 (269 Rentals)
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The Helena

VIA 57 WEST

One Lincoln Plaza

53 W 72nd St

Parc Vendome

The Villas

Seventy Five Central Park West

Griffin Court Condominium

Central Park Tower
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The Century Condominium

The Sheffield

105 W 72nd St

Harperly Hall

One Central Park

West 58

15 Central Park W

111 West 67th St

Lincoln Amsterdam House

Lincoln Towers
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The Grand Millennium

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
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24 W 69th St

Robin Court

The Sofia

Sterling Glen of Forest Hills

225 W 70th St

120 Riverside Boulevard

45 W 67th St

The Park & Tilford Building

65 Central Park W

Lloyd 54
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Hudson Hill Condominium

The Sherwood

121 W 72nd St

Element

The Hit Factory

457 W 57th St

342 W 56th St

The Coronado

34 W 65th St

The Park Laurel
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Lincoln Square, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lincoln Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Square Studio Apartments | $3,974 | $2,800 | $5,200 |
| Lincoln Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $6,090 | $3,100 | $10,000+ |
| Lincoln Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,893 | $5,200 | $9,670 |
| Lincoln Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,803 | $7,395 | $8,020 |
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There are currently 269 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lincoln Square Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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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 Studio unit found at Avalon Clinton priced from $3,839. 240 Central Park South has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $4,000. Here are the most affordable Lincoln Square apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Clinton | 426 | Studio,1BA | $3,839 |
| 240 Central Park South | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $4,000 |
| The Helena | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $4,075 |
| VIA 57 WEST | Alcove Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $4,250 |
| FRANK 57 WEST | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,700 |
| Park Towers South | Apartment 12H | 1BR,1BA | $5,550 |
| The Regent | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5,795 |
| One Lincoln Plaza | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6,260 |
| Grand Tier | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $6,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln Square, NY
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln Square area is the $6.88 price per square foot 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at VIA 57 WEST in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $7,600. The second greatest value Lincoln Square apartment is the Jr 4 / 1.5 Bathroom Model at 240 Central Park South starting at $10,000 with a $10.81 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIA 57 WEST | 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $6.88 |
| 240 Central Park South | Jr 4 / 1.5 Bathroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $10.81 |
| Park Towers South | Apartment 12H | 1BR,1BA | $7.13 |
| One Lincoln Plaza | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $8.77 |
| Avalon Clinton | 426 | Studio ,1BA | $9.01 |
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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 $3,839.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lincoln Square Apartment is $4,385 at The Helena.
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 $7,600 at VIA 57 WEST.
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