
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Center Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,500 (24 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Midtown Center area of New York.


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321 E 51st St

315 W 55th St

239 East 53rd Street

330 East 52nd Street

222-224 E 51st St

330 W 55th St

231-233 E 53rd St
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237 East 53rd Street

The Beaux Arts

41 West 46th Street

316 LEXINGTON AVE

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156-160 E 55th St

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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 | $3,892 | $2,750 | $6,750 |
| Midtown Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,070 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,915 | $2,850 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,717 | $3,900 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,170 | $7,150 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 24 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 The Towne House priced from $3,000. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Center, NY
As of March 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Center area is the $5.38 price per square foot 318 E 53rd St Model at 318 E 53rd St, Unit 1b in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $4,300. The second greatest value Midtown Center apartment is the 245 E 48th St Model at 245 E 48th St, Unit 2A starting at $4,400 with a $6.29 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 318 E 53rd St, Unit 1b | 318 E 53rd St | 1BR,1BA | $5.38 |
| 245 E 48th St, Unit 2A | 245 E 48th St | 2BR,1BA | $6.29 |
| 150 West 51st Street | 150 West 51st Street | 1BR,1BA | $6.00 |
| 322 1/2 E 50th St | 322 1/2 E 50th St | 2BR,1BA | $6.76 |
| 150 West 51st Street | 150 West 51st Street | 1BR,1BA | $6.74 |
| Symphony House | Symphony House Residence – K | 1BR,1BA | $6.49 |
| The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio ,1BA | $5.71 |
| 121 E 39th St | 121 E 39th St | Studio ,1BA | $6.29 |
| 321 E 51st St | 321 E 51st St | Studio ,1BA | $6.98 |
| 323 E 50th St, Unit 1R | 323 E 50th St | Studio ,1BA | $7.24 |
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 $3,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Center?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Center is Symphony House which is listed at $3,700, while the average apartment in Midtown Center costs $8,500.
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 $164 which is $8,336 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Center.
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