Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lower West Side Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,500 (51 Rentals) Page 2 of 2
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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 | $10,000+ |
| Lower West Side 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,984 | $2,250 | $10,000+ |
| Lower West Side 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,496 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Lower West Side 3 Bedroom Apartments | $13,199 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
| Lower West Side 4 Bedroom Apartments | $15,580 | $8,195 | $10,000+ |
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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 $4,725.
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 $11,924.
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 11 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 $444 which is $11,480 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lower West Side.
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