Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Center Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,100 (28 Rentals)

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307 E 50th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

307 E 50th St

307 E 50th StNew York, NY 10022
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222-224 E 51st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

222-224 E 51st St

222-224 E 51st StNew York, NY 10022
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330 W 55th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

330 W 55th St

330 W 55th StNew York, NY 10019
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231-233 E 53rd St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

231-233 E 53rd St

231-233 E 53rd StNew York, NY 10022
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237 East 53rd Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

237 East 53rd Street

237 E 53rd StNew York, NY 10022
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The Beaux Arts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Beaux Arts

310 E 44th StNew York, NY 10017
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316 LEXINGTON AVE
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

316 LEXINGTON AVE

316 Lexington AveNew York, NY 10016

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132 East 45th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

132 East 45th Street

132 E 45th StNew York, NY 10017
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156-160 E 55th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

156-160 E 55th St

156-160 E 55th StNew York, NY 10022
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Envoy Towers
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Envoy Towers

852-860 Second AveNew York, NY 10017
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888 Eighth Avenue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

888 Eighth Avenue

888 8th AveNew York, NY 10019
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The Hermitage
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Hermitage

328-334 E 43rd StNew York, NY 10017
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Symphony House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Symphony House

235 W 56th StNew York, NY 10019
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15 E 36th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

15 E 36th St

15 E 36th StNew York, NY 10016
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Beaux Arts
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Beaux Arts

307-310 E 44th StNew York, NY 10017
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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 111 E 39th St priced from $3,200. The Towne House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,300. Here are the most affordable Midtown Center apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
111 E 39th St1 Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,200
The Towne HouseSTUDIO / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$3,300
Carnegie MewsMXS02 - B03-20Studio,1BA$3,375
The Ambassador EastSTUDIOStudio,1BA$3,450
Oxford EastSTUDIOStudio,1BA$3,500
The CentraN Line 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,500
FOUND Study Midtown East - Student/InternStandard Single Room1BR,1BA$3,700
The EllingtonMZS03 - Residence 3-16 CStudio,1BA$3,738

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Center, NY

As of October 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Center area is the $5.78 price per square foot 123 E 47th St Model at 123 E 47th St, Unit 3B in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $8,675. The second greatest value Midtown Center apartment is the 218 E 50th St Model at 218 E 50th St, Unit 3 starting at $6,700 with a $6.70 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
123 E 47th St, Unit 3B123 E 47th St4BR,2BA$5.78
218 E 50th St, Unit 3218 E 50th St3BR,1.5BA$6.70
336 E 43rd St, Unit 10S336 E 43rd St3BR,1.5BA$7.57
218 E 50th St, Unit 3G218 E 50th St2BR,1BA$6.13
245 E 48th St, Unit 2A245 E 48th St2BR,1BA$6.35
121 E 38th St, Unit 2121 E 38th St2BR,1BA$7.14
939 2nd AveJR 2BR2BR,1BA$6.64
142 E 39th St, Unit 1F142 E 39th St2BR,1BA$6.81
The Towne HouseSTUDIO / 1 BATHStudio ,1BA$6.29
322 1/2 E 50th St, Unit 2C322 1/2 E 50th StStudio ,1BA$6.67

Getting Around the Midtown Center Neighborhood in New York, NY

Walk Score®

100 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

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 $3,738.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Center?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Center is The Centra which is listed at $3,500, while the average apartment in Midtown Center costs $8,700.

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 $108 which is $8,592 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Center.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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