
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Midtown South Neighborhood of New York, NY from $3,140 (40 Rentals)


240 E 23rd St

29 W 12th St

245 E 24th St, Unit 10F

222 E 14th St, Unit 15E

226 E 25th St, Unit 5Q

308 W 30th St, Unit 2A

227 E 28th St
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217 East 29th

147 E 30th St

209 W 21st St

233 East 12th Street

223 2nd Ave

74 Irving Place

441 third ave

328-330 E 14th St
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The Townsway

106 E 30th St

Four Park Avenue

NO FEE 1BR Murray Hill

204-206 E 25th St

228 East 27th Street

The 5th Avenue
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Fabulous, Quiet, First Floor 2 bedroom

Manhattan Promenade

97 5th Ave

31 E 31st St

150 West 21st Street

219-221 E 23rd St

15 E 36th St
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The Lex

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114 E 28TH St

The Magellan
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown South Studio Apartments | $4,719 | $2,700 | $8,000 |
Midtown South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,986 | $3,140 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,099 | $3,840 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,554 | $4,995 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $11,047 | $7,500 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown South Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown South?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown South is under $4,015.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown South?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown South is 240 E 23rd St which is listed at $3,200, while the average apartment in Midtown South costs $5,995.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown South?
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 2 regular apartments in Midtown South 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 South?
Cheap apartments in Midtown South have an average cost of $161 which is $5,834 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown South.
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