
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Center Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,500 (55 Rentals)
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77 W 55th St, Unit 6K
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315 W 55th St, Unit 2D

241 E 46th St, Unit 4D

69 W 55th St

32 W 40th St, Unit 25L

141 E 56th St

150 W 51st St, Unit 12232

239 East 53rd Street

330 East 52nd Street

222-224 E 51st St

330 W 55th St
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231-233 E 53rd St

237 East 53rd Street

41 West 46th Street

316 LEXINGTON AVE

The Coronet Condominium

156-160 E 55th St

162 E 55th St

Envoy Towers

888 Eighth Avenue

306 East 49th Street
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The Hermitage

15 E 36th St

Beaux Arts

5 Tudor City Pl

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312 E 51st St

244 East 46th Street

140 W 55th St

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

342 East 49th st

AKA Central Park

235 East 53rd Street

333 E 46th St

Claridge's

The Beekman

Midtown One Bedroom Rental

307 E 50th St

3 West 36th Street
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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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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown Center Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Midtown Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Center area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 69 W 55th St priced from $3,100. FOUND Study Turtle Bay- Student/Intern has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,200. Here are the most affordable Midtown Center apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 W 55th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,100 |
| FOUND Study Turtle Bay- Student/Intern | Private Room | Studio,1BA | $3,200 |
| 141 E 56th St | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $3,395 |
| The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $3,495 |
| Oxford East | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $3,500 |
| The Ambassador East | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $3,550 |
| FOUND Study Midtown East - Student/Intern | Standard Single Room | 1BR,1BA | $3,700 |
| The Ellington | MZS01- Residence 4A, 6-10A | 3B, 6B, 8-10B | Studio,1BA | $3,879 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Center, NY
As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Center area is the $6.64 price per square foot 323 E 50th St Model at 323 E 50th St in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $7,300. The second greatest value Midtown Center apartment is the 313 W 53rd St Model at 313 W 53rd St starting at $6,500 with a $7.65 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 323 E 50th St | 323 E 50th St | 3BR,2BA | $6.64 |
| 313 W 53rd St | 313 W 53rd St | 3BR,2BA | $7.65 |
| 333 E 51st St | 2B | 2BR,1BA | $7.33 |
| 121 E 38th St | 121 E 38th St | 1BR,1BA | $7.14 |
| The Ambassador East | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $7.30 |
| Carnegie Mews | MXA05 - G21-36 | 1BR,1BA | $7.54 |
| 128 E 56th St | 128 E 56th St | Studio ,1BA | $5.71 |
| 304 E 49th St | 304 E 49th St | 1BR,1BA | $7.27 |
| The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio ,1BA | $6.66 |
| 122 E 55th St | 122 E 55th St | Studio ,1BA | $7.39 |
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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