
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower West Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,542 (64 Rentals)
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111 Mott St

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237 West 18th Street

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126 E Broadway

192 Sixth Avenue

241 West 13th Street

28 Orchard St

78-80 Mulberry St

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67 Thompson Street

200 west 21st

99 Orchard St
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207 E 5th St

55 Spring Street

31 east 1st

210 West 16th Street

The 5th Avenue

AJ Clarke

224 W 16th 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 | $5,202 | $2,575 | $9,677 |
| Lower West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $6,460 | $3,175 | $10,000+ |
| Lower West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,556 | $2,850 | $10,000+ |
| Lower West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,779 | $3,250 | $10,000+ |
| Lower West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $14,008 | $8,500 | $10,000+ |
| Lower West Side 5 Bedroom Apartments | $14,000 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 64 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 Gateway Battery Park City priced from $3,903. 285 West 12th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,950. Here are the most affordable Lower West Side apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Battery Park City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,903 |
| 285 West 12th St | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,950 |
| Freeman Residences | Studio | Studio,1BA | $4,200 |
| 1 Astor Pl | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $4,550 |
| 100 Jane St | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $5,050 |
| 89-91 Christopher Street, 329-341 Bleecker Street | 89-A Line 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $5,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower West Side, NY
As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lower West Side area is the $8.75 price per square foot B02 Model at Echelon Chelsea in the in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood starting from $9,600. The second greatest value Lower West Side apartment is the 113 W 13th St Model at 113 W 13th St, Unit 2a starting at $5,500 with a $5.79 price per square foot in the Gramercy-Flatiron 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echelon Chelsea | B02 | 2BR,2BA | $8.75 |
| 113 W 13th St, Unit 2a | 113 W 13th St | 1BR,1BA | $5.79 |
| 112 W 13th St | 112 W 13th St | 3BR,2BA | $10.86 |
| Freeman Residences | One Bedroom | 1BR,2BA | $7.29 |
| 94 Christopher St | 94 Christopher St | 1BR,1BA | $10.59 |
| 111 Worth | 1AB | 1BR,1BA | $9.22 |
| 94 Christopher St | 94 Christopher St | Studio ,1BA | $8.15 |
| Gateway Battery Park City | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.55 |
| 55-61 Delancey Street | 55-A Line 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $10.80 |
| 285 West 12th St | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $8.74 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lower West Side Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lower West Side?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lower West Side is at Gateway Battery Park City listed at $3,903.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower West Side Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lower West Side Apartment is $3,950 at 285 West 12th St.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lower West Side Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lower West Side is starting from $5,350 at 89-91 Christopher Street, 329-341 Bleecker Street.
What is the most affordable Lower West Side Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lower West Side Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 55-61 Delancey Street and starts from $5,575.
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