Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower East Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,500 (57 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 |
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Lower East Side Studio Apartments | $4,009 | $2,380 | $6,495 |
Lower East Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,892 | $2,750 | $10,000+ |
Lower East Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,473 | $3,390 | $10,000+ |
Lower East Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,695 | $5,995 | $10,000+ |
Lower East Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $14,662 | $8,995 | $10,000+ |
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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 Studio unit found at Niko East Village priced from $2,925. 11 Stanton Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,299. Here are the most affordable Lower East Side apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Niko East Village | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,925 |
11 Stanton Street | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,299 |
55-61 Delancey Street | 55-C Line 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4,360 |
215 E 4th St | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $4,795 |
Avalon Bowery Place | S1-211-811-and-212-812-513sq | Studio,1BA | $4,805 |
195 Stanton | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $4,995 |
Freeman Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $6,000 |
237 East Fifth Street | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $6,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower East Side, NY
As of October 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower East Side area is the $8.05 price per square foot 70 Mercer St Model at 70 Mercer St, Unit 4W in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $16,500. The second greatest value Lower East Side apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 215 E 4th St starting at $4,795 with a $5.33 price per square foot in the Gramercy-Flatiron 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. |
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70 Mercer St, Unit 4W | 70 Mercer St | 4BR,3BA | $8.05 |
215 E 4th St | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $5.33 |
237 East Fifth Street | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $7.81 |
195 Stanton | 1 BED | 1BR,1BA | $7.68 |
Freeman Residences | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $9.23 |
66 E 1st St, Unit 2A | 66 E 1st St | Studio ,1BA | $6.40 |
Avalon Bowery Place | S1-PH08-468sq | Studio ,1BA | $11.09 |
Niko East Village | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $7.20 |
55-61 Delancey Street | 55-C Line 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $11.85 |
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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 Niko East Village listed at $2,925.
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 $3,299 at 11 Stanton Street.
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 $4,360 at 55-61 Delancey Street.
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