Cheap Homes for Rent in Midtown East Neighborhood of New York, NY from $2,200 (23 Rentals)

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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 2 Beds unit found at 224 E 59th St priced from $2,200. FOUND Study Turtle Bay- Student/Intern has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,000. Here are the most affordable Midtown East apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
224 E 59th StFurnished Room2BR,1BA$2,200
FOUND Study Turtle Bay- Student/InternPrivate RoomStudio,1BA$3,000
315 E 58th StStudioStudio,1BA$3,100
The Dryden EastStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,195
207 East 37th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$3,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown East, NY

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown East area is the $6.70 price per square foot 218 E 50th St Model at 218 E 50th St, Unit 3 in the in the Midtown neighborhood starting from $6,700. 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.
218 E 50th St, Unit 3218 E 50th St3BR,1.5BA$6.70
236 E 61st St, Unit 2B236 E 61st St2BR,1BA$5.33
207 East 37th Street3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$7.50
Regency TowersFlex 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$7.08
The Ambassador EastFLEX 22BR,1BA$6.55
121 E 38th St, Unit 2121 E 38th St2BR,1BA$7.14
The Sutton CollectionS01 - 405Studio ,1BA$6.31
The Towne HouseSTUDIO / 1 BATHStudio ,1BA$6.29
The Dryden EastStudio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$6.39
Oxford EastSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$7.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown East

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown East?

There are currently 1351 Apartments for Rent in Midtown East, NY with pricing that ranges from $2,200 to $30,040. There are also 383 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown East ranging from $2,250 to $77,000.

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 $2,250 to $77,000 with an average monthly rent of $14,455.

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 $3,500 to $20,460, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $7,995 to $77,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,680 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,895.

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