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property at 140 E 40th St

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140 E 40th St

New YorkNY10016

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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. The Ambassador East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,450. Here are the most affordable Midtown Center apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Towne HouseSTUDIO / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$3,000
The Ambassador EastSTUDIOStudio,1BA$3,450
Oxford EastSTUDIOStudio,1BA$3,500
Symphony HouseSymphony House Residence – F1BR,1BA$3,700
FOUND Study Midtown East - Student/InternStandard Single Room1BR,1BA$3,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Center, NY

As of December 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Center area is the $3.99 price per square foot 230 W 55th St Model at 230 W 55th St, Unit FL19-ID507 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $3,990. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
230 W 55th St, Unit FL19-ID507230 W 55th St2BR,2BA$3.99
318 E 53rd St, Unit 1b318 E 53rd St1BR,1BA$5.38
218 E 50th St, Unit 3G218 E 50th St2BR,1BA$5.93
121 E 39th St, Unit 22121 E 39th St2BR,1BA$6.15
245 E 48th St, Unit 2A245 E 48th St2BR,1BA$5.85
939 2nd AveJR 2BR2BR,1BA$6.64
The MetropolisMZA011BR,1BA$6.61
Symphony HouseSymphony House Residence – F1BR,1BA$6.36
321 E 51st St, Unit 1321 E 51st St1BR,1BA$6.13
The Towne HouseSTUDIO / 1 BATHStudio ,1BA$5.71

Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown Center?

There are currently 679 Apartments for Rent in Midtown Center, NY with pricing that ranges from $2,200 to $28,875. There are also 205 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown Center ranging from $1,890 to $77,000.

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 $1,890 to $77,000 with an average monthly rent of $14,988.

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 $4,000 to $18,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,890 to $77,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,890 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,150.

Expert Rental Resources

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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