
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown South Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,000 (56 Rentals)
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Prime ROOM at The Park Avenue House, Unit 4

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Room in Shared 2 bed/1 bath home, Unit A
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Room in Shared 2 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 2 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

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147 E 30th St

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227 E 28th St

217 East 29th

110 E 36th St

21 East 21st Street

105 Lexington Avenue
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The Liane

260 W 27th St

130 E 37th St

210 E 26th St

104 East 31st Street

104 E 30th St

True North Gramercy

200 west 21st

151 Lexington Avenue

The 5th Avenue
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31 E 31st St

209 W 21st St

148 East 30

12 5th Avenue

121 east 31st st

349 E 14th

7-9 East 32nd Street

207 East 14th Street

207-215 E 27th St

208-214 E 25th St
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233 East 12th Street

231 W 25th St

The Wilbraham

220 E 24th St

18 West 37th Street

15 E 36th St

210 East 29th Street

178 Seventh Ave

223 2nd Ave

236-244 E 13th St
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Midtown South, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown South?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown South Studio Apartments | $4,760 | $3,000 | $8,000 |
| Midtown South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $6,194 | $3,400 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,136 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $9,880 | $4,995 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,959 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown South Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Midtown South Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown South area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at The Towne House priced from $3,495. 219 E 28th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,625. Here are the most affordable Midtown South apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $3,495 |
| 219 E 28th St | studio | Studio,1BA | $3,625 |
| Marquis Apartments | Murray Hill Marquis Townhouse - Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,877 |
| The Epic | S01 | Studio,1BA | $4,255 |
| The Capitol | S1 | Studio,1BA | $4,486 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown South, NY
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown South area is the $5.32 price per square foot 141 E 29th St Model at 141 E 29th St in the in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood starting from $8,000. The second greatest value Midtown South apartment is the 149 E 29th St Model at 149 E 29th St starting at $9,000 with a $8.18 price per square foot in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown South apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141 E 29th St | 141 E 29th St | 4BR,2BA | $5.32 |
| 149 E 29th St | 149 E 29th St | 4BR,2BA | $8.18 |
| 205 East 31st Street | Flex 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $5.35 |
| 112 E 36th St | 112 E 36th St | 2BR,2BA | $8.51 |
| 375 3rd Ave | 375 3rd Ave | 2BR,1.5BA | $7.44 |
| 121 E 38th St | 121 E 38th St | 1BR,1BA | $7.14 |
| 236 E 30th St | 236 E 30th St | 1BR,1BA | $7.00 |
| The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio ,1BA | $6.66 |
| Marquis Apartments | Murray Hill Marquis - Studio One Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $7.83 |
| 219 E 28th St | studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.97 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown South Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Midtown South?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Midtown South is at The Towne House listed at $3,495.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown South Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown South Apartment is $5,151 at StuyTown.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Midtown South Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Midtown South is starting from $4,550 at 205 East 31st Street.
What is the most affordable Midtown South Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Midtown South Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 205 East 31st Street and starts from $5,495.
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