Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower West Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,300 (67 Rentals)

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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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208 Sullivan St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

208 Sullivan St

208 Sullivan StNew York, NY 10012
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122 MacDougal St
1 Bedroom Apartments

122 MacDougal St

122 MacDougal 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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28 Allen St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

28 Allen St

28 Allen StNew York, NY 10002
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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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67 Thompson Street
Studio Apartments

67 Thompson Street

67 Thompson StNew York, NY 10012
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DECA LLC
Studio Apartments

DECA LLC

144 W Tenth StNew York, NY 10014
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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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131-133 W 15th St
Studio Apartments

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 $2,100. The Hazel Jersey City has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,444. Here are the most affordable Lower West Side apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
26 Van ReipenStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
The Hazel Jersey CityS2Studio,1BA$2,444
Newport RentalsPARKSIDE WEST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,666
Cast Iron LoftsStudio Den-DStudio,1BA$3,113
81 Sullivan StStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,200
The HendrixStudioStudio,1BA$3,348
11 Stanton Street1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3,399
Hudson HouseStudio Den-T9Studio,1BA$3,638

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lower West Side, NY

As of June 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lower West Side area is the $4.34 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath-C Model at Cast Iron Lofts in the in the Chelsea neighborhood starting from $4,923. The second greatest value Lower West Side apartment is the 2 Bedroom/2 Bath Model at Gateway Battery Park City starting at $8,181 with a $7.47 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.
Cast Iron Lofts2 Bed/2 Bath-C2BR,2BA$4.34
Gateway Battery Park City2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$7.47
Independence Plaza2 Bed, 1 Bath Floorplan2BR,1BA$7.13
Courtney House1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$5.97
Liberty Green1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$7.28
Hudson HouseStudio Den-T9Studio ,1BA$5.38
The Hazel Jersey CityS8BStudio ,1BA$4.66
The HendrixStudioStudio ,1BA$6.50
Newport RentalsBISBY - Studio One BathroomStudio ,1BA$6.78
26 Van ReipenStudioStudio ,1BA$7.24

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Lower West Side, New York, NY

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Among neighborhoods in New York, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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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 26 Van Reipen listed at $2,100.

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 $3,113 at The Hazel Jersey City.

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 $3,736 at Newport Rentals.

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 26 Van Reipen and starts from $3,500.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.