Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower West Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,500 (78 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Lower West Side area of New York.

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111 Mott St
1 Bedroom Apartments

111 Mott St

111 Mott StNew York, NY 10013
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116-120 Mott St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

116-120 Mott St

116-120 Mott StNew York, NY 10013
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238 W 20th St
Studio Apartments

238 W 20th St

238 W 20th StNew York, NY 10011
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110 Greenwich Ave
Studio Apartments

110 Greenwich Ave

234 W 13th StNew York, NY 10011
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329 W 14th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

329 W 14th St

329 W 14th StNew York, NY 10014
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106 W 13th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

106 W 13th St

106 W 13th StNew York, NY 10011
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111 Mulberry St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

111 Mulberry St

111 Mulberry StNew York, NY 10013
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211 East 5th Street
Studio Apartments

211 East 5th Street

211 E 5th StNew York, NY 10003
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122 MacDougal St
1 Bedroom Apartments

122 MacDougal St

122 MacDougal StNew York, NY 10012
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28 Allen St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

28 Allen St

28 Allen StNew York, NY 10002
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208 Sullivan St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

208 Sullivan St

208 Sullivan StNew York, NY 10012
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67 Mott St
1 Bedroom Apartments

67 Mott St

67 Mott StNew York, NY 10013
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19 Orchard St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

19 Orchard St

19 Orchard StNew York, NY 10002
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126 E Broadway
1 Bedroom Apartments

126 E Broadway

126 E BroadwayNew York, NY 10002
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192 Sixth Avenue
Studio Apartments

192 Sixth Avenue

188-192 Avenue of the AmericasNew York, NY 10013
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28 Orchard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

28 Orchard St

28 Orchard StNew York, NY 10002
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78-80 Mulberry St
1 Bedroom Apartments

78-80 Mulberry St

78-80 Mulberry StNew York, NY 10013
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DECA LLC
Studio Apartments

DECA LLC

144 W Tenth StNew York, NY 10014
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67 Thompson Street
Studio Apartments

67 Thompson Street

67 Thompson StNew York, NY 10012
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99 Orchard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

99 Orchard St

99 Orchard StNew York, NY 10002
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200 west 21st
Studio Apartments

200 west 21st

200-202 W 21st StNew York, NY 10011
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72 Forsyth St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

72 Forsyth St

72 Forsyth StNew York, NY 10002
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131-133 W 15th St
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131-133 W 15th St

131-133 W 15th StNew York, NY 10011
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Lower West Side, New York, NY Local Guide

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 26 Van Reipen priced from $2,200. The Hazel Jersey City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,438. Here are the most affordable Lower West Side apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
26 Van ReipenStudioStudio,1BA$2,200
The Hazel Jersey CityS2BStudio,1BA$2,438
203 Chrystie StreetStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,499
Newport RentalsPARKSIDE WEST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,903
285 West 12th StA11BR,1BA$3,112
The Devan1 Bed 1 Bath AA1BR,1BA$3,171
218 East 6th Street218 EAST 6TH STREET - 2 BR / 1 BATH2BR,1BA$3,250
One GroveS1DStudio,1BA$3,310
Cast Iron Lofts1 Bed/1 Bath-051BR,1BA$3,340
The HendrixStudioStudio,1BA$3,348

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower West Side, NY

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower West Side area is the $5.78 price per square foot B4 Model at Hoboken Point in the in the Chelsea neighborhood starting from $6,800. The second greatest value Lower West Side apartment is the L-Line Model at The Lexington starting at $3,833 with a $4.51 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lower West Side apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hoboken PointB42BR,2BA$5.78
The LexingtonL-Line1BR,1BA$4.51
Cast Iron Lofts1 Bed/1 Bath-051BR,1BA$4.20
Liberty LuxeStudio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$6.50
The DevanStudio LStudio ,1BA$4.86
The Hazel Jersey CityS2Studio ,1BA$4.64
The HendrixStudioStudio ,1BA$6.50
6 Patchin Pl, Unit 4R6 Patchin PlStudio ,1BA$6.80
One GroveS1DStudio ,1BA$6.82
26 Van ReipenStudioStudio ,1BA$5.88

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Lower West Side, New York, NY

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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 $3,348.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lower West Side?

The cheapest apartment in Lower West Side is The Hazel Jersey City which is listed at $2,964, while the average apartment in Lower West Side costs $10,297.

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 12 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 $177 which is $10,120 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower West Side.

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