
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Manhattan Valley Neighborhood of New York, NY from $367 (61 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in West Harlem, Unit 2B

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Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home in Central Harlem, Unit A

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in East Harlem, Unit B

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Upper West Side, Unit A

Room in Shared 6 bed/3 bath home in Upper West Side, Unit E

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in West Harlem, Unit C

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in West Harlem, Unit B
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Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in West Harlem, Unit 2C

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in West Harlem, Unit B

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in Upper West Side, Unit A

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in Upper West Side, Unit C

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home in Upper West Side, Unit A

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Upper West Side, Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in West Harlem, Unit D

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Upper West Side, Unit B

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in Central Harlem, Unit A

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in Upper West Side, Unit A
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Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in West Harlem, Unit C

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Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in Upper West Side, Unit C

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in Upper West Side, Unit C

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Upper West Side, Unit C

Room in Shared 6 bed/2 bath home in Central Harlem, Unit D

Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in Central Harlem, Unit C

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Upper West Side, Unit D

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in East Harlem, Unit C

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Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in East Harlem, Unit A

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in Upper West Side, Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home in West Harlem, Unit C

Adorable ROOM at The Lenox House, Unit 1

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Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in East Harlem, Unit A

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in Upper West Side, Unit C

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in Upper West Side, Unit C

Room in Shared 2 bed/1 bath home in East Harlem, Unit B

Room in Shared 2 bed/1 bath home in East Harlem, Unit B
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Manhattan Valley, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Manhattan Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Valley Studio Apartments | $3,527 | $1,450 | $6,155 |
| Manhattan Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,331 | $3,195 | $9,677 |
| Manhattan Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,888 | $3,775 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,077 | $3,150 | $10,000+ |
| Manhattan Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,125 | $6,000 | $6,250 |
| Manhattan Valley 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,500 | $6,500 | $6,500 |
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Cheapest Available Manhattan Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Manhattan Valley area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 792 Columbus Avenue priced from $3,595. 40 W 120th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,700. Here are the most affordable Manhattan Valley apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 792 Columbus Avenue | Jr 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,595 |
| 40 W 120th St | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,700 |
| Normandie Court | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,780 |
| Columbus Square | Studio (E1D-801) | Studio,1BA | $4,248 |
| One Carnegie Hill | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $4,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manhattan Valley, NY
As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manhattan Valley area is the $2.94 price per square foot 147 W 118th St Model at 147 W 118th St, Unit 2BedroomGardenDuplex in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Manhattan Valley apartment is the 1 Model at 40 W 120th St starting at $3,700 with a $3.70 price per square foot in the Uptown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manhattan Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 W 118th St, Unit 2BedroomGardenDuplex | 147 W 118th St | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.94 |
| 40 W 120th St | 1 | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.70 |
| 302 W 98th St | 302 W 98th St | 1BR,1BA | $14.73 |
| Normandie Court | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $8.22 |
| 792 Columbus Avenue | Jr 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $8.30 |
| Columbus Square | Studio (E1B-808) | Studio ,1BA | $10.80 |
| 1395 Lexington Ave | Standard Single | Studio ,0.5BA | $13.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manhattan Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Manhattan Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Manhattan Valley is under $4,275.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manhattan Valley?
The cheapest apartment in Manhattan Valley is 40 W 120th St which is listed at $3,700, while the average apartment in Manhattan Valley costs $5,495.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Manhattan Valley?
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 7 regular apartments in Manhattan Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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