
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,400 (49 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower East Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower East Side Studio Apartments | $4,957 | $2,575 | $8,500 |
| Lower East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,195 | $2,441 | $10,000+ |
| Lower East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,667 | $3,595 | $10,000+ |
| Lower East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $11,319 | $4,995 | $10,000+ |
| Lower East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $16,566 | $9,250 | $10,000+ |
| Lower East Side 5 Bedroom Apartments | $11,300 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lower East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Lower East Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower East Side area of New York, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at 620 East 11th Street priced from $3,375. Avalon Bowery Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $4,548. Here are the most affordable Lower East Side apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 620 East 11th Street | 620 EAST 11TH STREET - 2 BR / 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $3,375 |
| Avalon Bowery Place | S1-205-805-493sq | Studio,1BA | $4,548 |
| 215 E 4th St | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4,795 |
| The Suffolk | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $4,900 |
| 195 Stanton | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $4,995 |
| Freeman Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $5,500 |
| 222 E 7th St | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $9,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower East Side, NY
As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower East Side area is the $5.21 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 222 E 7th St in the in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood starting from $9,125. The second greatest value Lower East Side apartment is the 349 Grand St Model at 349 Grand St, Unit 3A starting at $8,995 with a $8.18 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower East Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222 E 7th St | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $5.21 |
| 349 Grand St, Unit 3A | 349 Grand St | 2BR,2BA | $8.18 |
| 215 E 4th St | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $5.33 |
| Freeman Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,2BA | $10.00 |
| 3 Centre Market Pl, Unit #1 | 3 Centre Market Pl | 1BR,1BA | $6.00 |
| 7 Bleecker St, Unit 2B | 7 Bleecker St | 1BR,1BA | $6.69 |
| 195 Stanton | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $7.68 |
| 66 E 1st St, Unit 2A | 66 E 1st St | Studio ,1BA | $6.40 |
| 620 East 11th Street | 620 EAST 11TH STREET - 2 BR / 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $11.25 |
| 512 East 5th Street | 512 EAST 5TH STREET - 2 ROOM STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio ,1BA | $12.63 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower East Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lower East Side?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lower East Side is at Avalon Bowery Place listed at $4,548.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower East Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower East Side Apartment is $4,995 at 195 Stanton.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lower East Side Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lower East Side is starting from $3,375 at 620 East 11th Street.
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