Cheap Homes for Rent in Midtown Center Neighborhood of New York, NY from $2,400 (14 Rentals)

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property at 108 E 38th St

108 E 38th St

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property at 210 E 47th St

210 E 47th St

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property at 255 E 49th St

255 E 49th St

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property at 77 W 55th St

77 W 55th St

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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 249 E 53rd St priced from $2,150. Hamilton Weehawken Residences: Where Luxury Meets has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Midtown Center apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
249 E 53rd StSTU/1BAStudio,1BA$2,150
Hamilton Weehawken Residences: Where Luxury Meets1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,200
312 E 51st Ststudio 11BR,1BA$2,750
Embassy HouseStudioStudio,1BA$2,995
The Ambassador EastMASSIVE STUDIOStudio,1BA$3,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Center, NY

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Center area is the $5.77 price per square foot 127 West 56th Street Model at 127 West 56th Street, Unit Apt 4 in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $7,500. The second greatest value Midtown Center apartment is the FLEX 3 BEDROOM Model at Oxford East starting at $5,800 with a $5.80 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.
127 West 56th Street, Unit Apt 4127 West 56th Street4BR,2BA$5.77
Oxford EastFLEX 3 BEDROOM3BR,2BA$5.80
218 E 50th St, Unit 3218 E 50th St3BR,1.5BA$6.50
Hamilton Weehawken Residences: Where Luxury Meets2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$4.00
The Ambassador EastFLEX 22BR,1BA$5.79
121 E 38th St, Unit 2121 E 38th St2BR,1BA$6.14
Carnegie MewsMXA05 - G21-361BR,1BA$6.86
249 E 53rd StSTU/1BAStudio ,1BA$3.58
Embassy HouseStudioStudio ,1BA$5.21
The Towne HouseSTUDIO / 1 BATHStudio ,1BA$5.90

Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown Center?

There are currently 716 Apartments for Rent in Midtown Center, NY with pricing that ranges from $2,150 to $65,000. There are also 92 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown Center ranging from $2,400 to $50,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Midtown Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Midtown Center ranges from $2,400 to $50,000 with an average monthly rent of $18,571.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Midtown Center?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Midtown Center range from $3,700 to $19,740, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $10,000 to $35,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $7,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,950.

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