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323 E 50th StNew York, NY 10022
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315 W 55th StNew York, NY 10019
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239 E 53rd StNew York, NY 10022
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307 E 50th StNew York, NY 10022
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222-224 E 51st St
222-224 E 51st StNew York, NY 10022
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330 W 55th St
330 W 55th StNew York, NY 10019
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231-233 E 53rd StNew York, NY 10022
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237 East 53rd Street
237 E 53rd StNew York, NY 10022
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310 E 44th StNew York, NY 10017
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The Coronet Condominium
58 W 58th StNew York, NY 10019
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316 Lexington AveNew York, NY 10016
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132 East 45th Street
132 E 45th StNew York, NY 10017
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156-160 E 55th StNew York, NY 10022
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Envoy Towers
852-860 Second AveNew York, NY 10017
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888 Eighth Avenue
888 8th AveNew York, NY 10019
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306 East 49th Street
306 E 49th StNew York, NY 10017
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The Hermitage
328-334 E 43rd StNew York, NY 10017
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Symphony House
235 W 56th StNew York, NY 10019
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15 E 36th St
15 E 36th StNew York, NY 10016
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307-310 E 44th StNew York, NY 10017
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952-958 Third AveNew York, NY 10022
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244 East 46th Street
244 E 46th StNew York, NY 10017
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312 E 51st St
312 E 51st StNew York, NY 10022
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140 W 55th St
140 W 55th StNew York, NY 10019
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Midtown Center, New York, NY Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Center Studio Apartments | $3,778 | $2,200 | $5,430 |
| Midtown Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,015 | $3,000 | $8,140 |
| Midtown Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,280 | $3,795 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,216 | $3,900 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,824 | $7,150 | $10,000+ |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Symphony House priced from $2,500. The Towne House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,000. Here are the most affordable Midtown Center apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symphony House | Symphony House Residence – A (Studio) | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $3,000 |
| FOUND Study Turtle Bay- Student/Intern | Private Room | Studio,1BA | $3,200 |
| The Ambassador East | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $3,450 |
| Oxford East | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $3,500 |
| The Ellington | MZS03 - Residence 3-16 C | Studio,1BA | $3,684 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Center, NY
As of January 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Center area is the $6.70 price per square foot 218 E 50th St Model at 218 E 50th St, Unit 3 in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $6,700. The second greatest value Midtown Center apartment is the 318 E 53rd St Model at 318 E 53rd St, Unit 1b starting at $4,300 with a $5.38 price per square foot in the Midtown 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. |
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| 218 E 50th St, Unit 3 | 218 E 50th St | 3BR,1.5BA | $6.70 |
| 318 E 53rd St, Unit 1b | 318 E 53rd St | 1BR,1BA | $5.38 |
| 218 E 50th St, Unit 3G | 218 E 50th St | 2BR,1BA | $5.93 |
| 121 E 39th St, Unit 22 | 121 E 39th St | 2BR,1BA | $6.15 |
| 939 2nd Ave | JR 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $6.64 |
| 245 E 48th St, Unit 2A | 245 E 48th St | 2BR,1BA | $5.85 |
| Symphony House | Symphony House Residence – F | 1BR,1BA | $6.36 |
| 321 E 51st St, Unit 1 | 321 E 51st St | 1BR,1BA | $6.13 |
| The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio ,1BA | $5.71 |
| 322 1/2 E 50th St, Unit 2C | 322 1/2 E 50th St | Studio ,1BA | $6.67 |
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 $3,684.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Center?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Center is Symphony House which is listed at $2,500, while the average apartment in Midtown Center costs $8,600.
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 $159 which is $8,441 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Center.
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