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239 East 53rd Street
239 E 53rd StNew York, NY 10022
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown East Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,500 (51 Rentals)
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255-257 E 61st St
255-257 E 61st StNew York, NY 10065
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1075 1st Ave
1075 1st AveNew York, NY 10022
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1057 First Avenue
1057 First AveNew York, NY 10022
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1069 1st Ave
1069 1st AveNew York, NY 10022
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324 East 66th Street
324 E 66th StNew York, NY 10065
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338 East 53 Street
338 E 53rd StNew York, NY 10022
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357 E 68th St
357 E 68th StNew York, NY 10065
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1073 1st Ave
1073 1st AveNew York, NY 10022
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342 East 55th Street
342 E 55th StNew York, NY 10022
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349 E 51st St
349 E 51st StNew York, NY 10022
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25 Tudor City Place
25 Tudor City PlNew York, NY 10017
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344 E 62nd St
344 E 62nd StNew York, NY 10065
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350 East 65 Street
350 E 65th StNew York, NY 10021
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Southgate Apartments III
398-400 E 52nd StNew York, NY 10022
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346 E 62nd St
346 E 62nd StNew York, NY 10065
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110 E 36th St
110 E 36th StNew York, NY 10016
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328 East 66th Street
328 E 66th StNew York, NY 10021
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311 E 60TH ST
311 E 60th StNew York, NY 10022
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344 East 55th Street
344 E 55th StNew York, NY 10022
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330 East 52nd Street
328-330 E 52nd StNew York, NY 10022
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222-224 E 51st St
222-224 E 51st StNew York, NY 10022
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330 EAST 54TH STREET
330 E 54th StNew York, NY 10022
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330 W 55th St
330 W 55th StNew York, NY 10019
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130 E 37th St
130 E 37th StNew York, NY 10016
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340 East 55th Street
340 E 55th StNew York, NY 10022
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224 E 59th St
224 E 59th StNew York, NY 10022
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340 East 61st Street
340 E 61st StNew York, NY 10065
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237 East 53rd Street
237 E 53rd StNew York, NY 10022
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231-233 E 53rd St
231-233 E 53rd StNew York, NY 10022
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311 East 61st Street
311 E 61st StNew York, NY 10065
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347 East 51st Street
345 E 65th StNew York, NY 10065
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209 East 59th Street
209 E 59th StNew York, NY 10022
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The Beaux Arts
310 E 44th StNew York, NY 10017
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41 West 46th Street
41 W 46th StNew York, NY 10036
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420 64th St
415-423 E 64th StNew York, NY 10065
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The Coronet Condominium
58 W 58th StNew York, NY 10019
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316 LEXINGTON AVE
316 Lexington AveNew York, NY 10016
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156-160 E 55th St
156-160 E 55th StNew York, NY 10022
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328 East 55th Street
328 E 55th StNew York, NY 10022
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Envoy Towers
852-860 Second AveNew York, NY 10017
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342 E 65th St
342 E 65th StNew York, NY 10065
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304-308 E 62nd St
304-308 E 62nd StNew York, NY 10065
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888 Eighth Avenue
888 8th AveNew York, NY 10019
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The Hermitage
328-334 E 43rd StNew York, NY 10017
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306 East 49th Street
306 E 49th StNew York, NY 10017
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Symphony House
235 W 56th StNew York, NY 10019
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340 East 62nd Street
340 E 62nd StNew York, NY 10065
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338 East 55th Street
338 E 55th StNew York, NY 10022
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15 E 36th St
15 E 36th StNew York, NY 10016
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Midtown East, New York, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown East?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown East Studio Apartments | $4,029 | $2,800 | $6,825 |
| Midtown East 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,954 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown East 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,609 | $2,790 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown East 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,388 | $3,900 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown East 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,839 | $6,995 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 51 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown East Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Midtown East Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown East area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Symphony House priced from $2,500. The Dryden East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,995. Here are the most affordable Midtown East apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Symphony House | Symphony House Residence – A (Studio) | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| The Dryden East | MASSIVE STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,995 |
| The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $3,000 |
| 303 E 56th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,100 |
| FOUND Study Turtle Bay- Student/Intern | Private Room | Studio,1BA | $3,200 |
| 241 E 39th St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,300 |
| The Ambassador East | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $3,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown East, NY
As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown East area is the $6.47 price per square foot 401 E 57th St Model at 401 E 57th St in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $6,500. The second greatest value Midtown East apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at 137 E 38th St starting at $6,495 with a $6.50 price per square foot in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown East apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 401 E 57th St | 401 E 57th St | 2BR,1BA | $6.47 |
| 137 E 38th St | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $6.50 |
| The Sutton Collection | A05 - 404 | 1BR,1BA | $5.69 |
| 318 E 53rd St, Unit 1b | 318 E 53rd St | 1BR,1BA | $5.38 |
| 150 West 51st Street | 150 West 51st Street | 1BR,1BA | $6.00 |
| 245 E 48th St, Unit 2A | 245 E 48th St | 2BR,1BA | $5.85 |
| 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 |
| The Dryden East | MASSIVE STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $5.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown East Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown East?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown East is under $3,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown East?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown East is Symphony House which is listed at $2,500, while the average apartment in Midtown East costs $8,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown East?
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 4 regular apartments in Midtown East 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 East?
Cheap apartments in Midtown East have an average cost of $140 which is $8,460 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown East.
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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City
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New York City is the city that never sleeps, but it’s also the city that’s often synonymous with sky-high rents and steep living costs. That said, if you’re like many of us at ApartmentHomeLiving.
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