
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Center Neighborhood of New York, NY from $2,750 (28 Rentals)


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321 E 51st St

77 W 55th St, Unit 6K

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340 E 50th St

330 East 52nd Street

330 W 55th St

239 East 53rd Street
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237 East 53rd Street

The Beaux Arts

132 East 45th Street

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162 E 55th St

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18 West 37th Street

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320 E 42nd St

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307 E 50th St

3 West 36th Street

The Van Dorn

348 E 51st St

141 E 56th St
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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 | $4,311 | $2,750 | $7,258 |
| Midtown Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $6,276 | $2,750 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,359 | $4,350 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,361 | $6,500 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,909 | $7,995 | $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 $3,700.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Center?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Center is The Towne House which is listed at $3,450, while the average apartment in Midtown Center costs $5,935.
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 $202 which is $5,733 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Center.
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