
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Center Neighborhood of New York, NY from $3,250 (23 Rentals)


150 W 51st St, Unit 12232

239 East 53rd Street

222-224 E 51st St

41 West 46th Street

316 LEXINGTON AVE

The Coronet Condominium
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330 East 52nd Street

Symphony House

306 East 49th Street

Envoy Towers

312 E 51st St

140 W 55th St

43-45 W 55th St
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150 W 47th St

342 East 49th st

235 East 53rd Street

333 E 46th St

Claridge's

Midtown One Bedroom Rental

249 E 53rd St
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125 East 39th Street

57-67 W 55th St
Midtown Center, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Center Studio Apartments | $4,143 | $2,800 | $7,258 |
Midtown Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,612 | $3,250 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,218 | $4,350 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,559 | $5,784 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,123 | $7,450 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Center Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Center?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Center is under $3,879.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Center?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Center is FOUND Study Midtown East - Student/Intern which is listed at $3,700, while the average apartment in Midtown Center costs $8,322.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown Center?
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 3 regular apartments in Midtown Center 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 Midtown Center?
Cheap apartments in Midtown Center have an average cost of $182 which is $8,140 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Center.
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