
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower West Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,500 (50 Rentals)
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111 Mott St

Lower East side Studio Steal

116-120 Mott St

238 W 20th St

110 Greenwich Ave

329 W 14th St

106 W 13th St

111 Mulberry St

211 East 5th Street
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28 Allen St

208 Sullivan St

67 Mott St

122 MacDougal St

237 West 18th Street

19 Orchard St

Grand Elizabeth Manor

126 E Broadway

192 Sixth Avenue

241 West 13th Street
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28 Orchard St

78-80 Mulberry St

DECA LLC

99 Orchard St

67 Thompson Street

200 west 21st

131-133 W 15th St

105 Macdougal St

207 E 5th St

55 Spring Street
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31 east 1st

210 West 16th Street

The 5th Avenue

AJ Clarke

224 W 16th St

224 Sullivan Street

128 McDougal St

12 5th Avenue

41 Henry St

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18 Cornelia Street

Unfurnished 1 Bedroom

20 Cornelia Street

750 Greenwich St

286 Bleecker St

122 orchard

11 Jones Street

310-312 W 4th St

535 Hudson Street

37 Catherine St
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Lower West Side, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lower West Side?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower West Side Studio Apartments | $4,886 | $2,575 | $8,500 |
| Lower West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,844 | $2,760 | $10,000+ |
| Lower West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,418 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
| Lower West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,173 | $4,230 | $10,000+ |
| Lower West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,092 | $8,195 | $10,000+ |
| Lower West Side 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,495 | $8,495 | $8,495 |
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There are currently 50 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lower West Side Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Lower West Side Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lower West Side area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 203 Chrystie Street priced from $2,599. 239 W 12th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,200. Here are the most affordable Lower West Side apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 203 Chrystie Street | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $2,599 |
| 239 W 12th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,200 |
| 81 Sullivan St | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,500 |
| Gateway Battery Park City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,701 |
| 230 Sullivan St | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,800 |
| 308 W 18th St | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $4,200 |
| 235 Sullivan St | Jr 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4,300 |
| 111 Worth | SD w/ Balcony | Studio,1BA | $4,607 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower West Side, NY
As of February 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower West Side area is the $8.78 price per square foot 1 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at The Archive in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $9,750. The second greatest value Lower West Side apartment is the 319 W 13th St Model at 319 W 13th St, Unit 2B starting at $8,000 with a $7.27 price per square foot in the West Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower West Side apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Archive | 1 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom | 1BR,2BA | $8.78 |
| 319 W 13th St, Unit 2B | 319 W 13th St | 2BR,2BA | $7.27 |
| 112 W 13th St, Unit 33 | 112 W 13th St | 2BR,1BA | $8.71 |
| 314 Greenwich St, Unit A | 314 Greenwich St | 2BR,1BA | $7.33 |
| 36 E 3rd St, Unit 2B | 36 E 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $7.85 |
| 7 Bleecker St, Unit 2B | 7 Bleecker St | 1BR,1BA | $6.69 |
| 49 Murray St, Unit A | 49 Murray St | 2BR,1BA | $8.44 |
| Gateway Battery Park City | Alcove Studio | Studio ,1BA | $7.35 |
| 112 W 13th St, Unit 2C | 112 W 13th St | Studio ,1BA | $7.83 |
| 85-88 8th Ave, Unit 2S | 85-88 8th Ave | Studio ,1BA | $6.73 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower West Side Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lower West Side?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lower West Side is under $4,607.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower West Side?
The cheapest apartment in Lower West Side is 239 W 12th St which is listed at $4,500, while the average apartment in Lower West Side costs $10,368.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lower West Side?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Lower West Side that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lower West Side?
Cheap apartments in Lower West Side have an average cost of $604 which is $9,764 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower West Side.
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