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Midtown East, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown East Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown East area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 315 E 58th St priced from $3,100. The Dryden East has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,195. Here are the most affordable Midtown East apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
315 E 58th StStudioStudio,1BA$3,100
The Dryden EastMASSIVE STUDIOStudio,1BA$3,195
111 E 39th St1 Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,200
The Towne HouseSTUDIO / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$3,300
The Ambassador EastSTUDIOStudio,1BA$3,450
The CentraN Line 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,500
Oxford EastSTUDIOStudio,1BA$3,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown East, NY

As of September 18, 2025 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, Unit 2 in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $6,500. The second greatest value Midtown East apartment is the 236 E 61st St Model at 236 E 61st St, Unit 2B starting at $4,800 with a $5.33 price per square foot in the Upper East Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown East apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
401 E 57th St, Unit 2401 E 57th St2BR,1BA$6.47
236 E 61st St, Unit 2B236 E 61st St2BR,1BA$5.33
218 E 50th St, Unit 3G218 E 50th St1BR,1BA$6.13
939 2nd AveJR 2BR2BR,1BA$6.64
245 E 48th St, Unit 2A245 E 48th St2BR,1BA$6.29
152 E 38th St, Unit 1A152 E 38th St1BR,1BA$6.54
146 E 38th St, Unit 3A146 E 38th StStudio ,1BA$6.27
The Towne HouseSTUDIO / 1 BATHStudio ,1BA$6.29
The Dryden EastMASSIVE STUDIOStudio ,1BA$6.39
322 1/2 E 50th St, Unit 1C322 1/2 E 50th StStudio ,1BA$6.67

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Midtown East, New York, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown East

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown East?

There are currently 1367 Apartments for Rent in Midtown East, NY with pricing that ranges from $2,200 to $32,245. There are also 383 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown East ranging from $2,080 to $49,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Midtown East ranges from $2,080 to $49,000 with an average monthly rent of $14,539.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Midtown East range from $3,600 to $32,245, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $10,000 to $28,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,410 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,395.

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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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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