Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown South Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,000 (47 Rentals)

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147 E 30th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

147 E 30th St

147 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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155 E 30th St
Studio Apartments

155 E 30th St

155 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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227 E 28th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

227 E 28th St

227 E 28th StNew York, NY 10016
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217 East 29th
1 Bedroom Apartments

217 East 29th

217 E 29th StNew York, NY 10016
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110 E 36th St
Studio Apartments

110 E 36th St

110 E 36th StNew York, NY 10016
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21 East 21st Street
Studio Apartments

21 East 21st Street

21 E 21st StNew York, NY 10010
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105 Lexington Avenue
Studio Apartments

105 Lexington Avenue

105-107 Lexington AveNew York, NY 10016
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The Liane
Studio Apartments

The Liane

315 E 21st StNew York, NY 10010
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104 E 30th St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

104 E 30th St

104 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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210 E 26th St
Studio Apartments

210 E 26th St

210 E 26th StNew York, NY 10010
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130 E 37th St
Studio Apartments

130 E 37th St

130 E 37th StNew York, NY 10016
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True North Gramercy
Studio Apartments

True North Gramercy

304 E 20th StNew York, NY 10003
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200 west 21st
Studio Apartments

200 west 21st

200-202 W 21st StNew York, NY 10011
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328-330 E 14th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

328-330 E 14th St

328-330 E 14th StNew York, NY 10003
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151 Lexington Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

151 Lexington Avenue

151 Lexington AveNew York, NY 10016
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The 5th Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The 5th Avenue

77 5th AveNew York, NY 10003
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31 E 31st St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

31 E 31st St

31 E 31st StNew York, NY 10016
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209 W 21st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

209 W 21st St

209 W 21st StNew York, NY 10011
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12 5th Avenue
Studio Apartments

12 5th Avenue

12 Fifth AveNew York, NY 10011
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148  East 30
Studio Apartments

148 East 30

148 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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121 east 31st st
Studio Apartments

121 east 31st st

121 E 31st StNew York, NY 10016
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207 East 14th Street
Studio Apartments

207 East 14th Street

207-209 E 14th StNew York, NY 10003
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349 E 14th
2 Bedroom Apartments

349 E 14th

349 E 14th StNew York, NY 10003
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207-215 E 27th St
Studio Apartments

207-215 E 27th St

207-215 E 27th StNew York, NY 10016
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208-214 E 25th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

208-214 E 25th St

208-214 E 25th StNew York, NY 10010
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15 E 11th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

15 E 11th St

15 E 11th StNew York, NY 10003
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231 W 25th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

231 W 25th St

231 W 25th StNew York, NY 10001
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220 E 24th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

220 E 24th St

220 E 24th StNew York, NY 10010
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The Wilbraham
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Wilbraham

284 Fifth AveNew York, NY 10001
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223 2nd Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

223 2nd Ave

223 2nd AveNew York, NY 10003
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95 Lexington Ave
Studio Apartments

95 Lexington Ave

95 Lexington AveNew York, NY 10016
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236-244 E 13th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

236-244 E 13th St

236-244 E 13th StNew York, NY 10003
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229 E 24th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

229 E 24th St

229 E 24th StNew York, NY 10010
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74 Irving Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

74 Irving Place

74 Irving PlNew York, NY 10003
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202 E 21st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

202 E 21st St

202 E 21st StNew York, NY 10010
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178 Seventh Ave
Studio Apartments

178 Seventh Ave

178 Seventh AveNew York, NY 10011
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Four Park Avenue
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Four Park Avenue

4 Park AveNew York, NY 10016
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New York's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about New York and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Joshua Carlucci

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70 East 12th Street
Studio Apartments

70 East 12th Street

114-118 Fourth AveNew York, NY 10003
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Midtown South, New York, NY Local Guide

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 Newport Rentals priced from $2,666. 221 2nd Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,000. Here are the most affordable Midtown South apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Newport RentalsPARKSIDE WEST - Studio One BathroomStudio,1BA$2,666
221 2nd AvenueStudioStudio,1BA$3,000
The Towne HouseSTUDIO / 1 BATHStudio,1BA$3,200
Harbor 1500S02NStudio,1BA$3,225
The HendrixStudioStudio,1BA$3,348
92-96 3rd Avenue1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3,450
The EpicS01Studio,1BA$3,784
230 East 30th StreetStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$3,950
The OliviaSA Renovation 4Studio,1BA$4,236

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown South, NY

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown South area is the $7.05 price per square foot 3BR/1BA Model at 92-96 3rd Avenue in the in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood starting from $7,050. The second greatest value Midtown South apartment is the 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Model at Courtney House starting at $5,500 with a $5.97 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
92-96 3rd Avenue3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$7.05
Courtney House1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$5.97
137 E 27th St, Unit 2G137 E 27th St1BR,1BA$5.90
141 E 29th St, Unit 22141 E 29th St2BR,1BA$6.49
121 E 38th St, Unit 2121 E 38th St2BR,1BA$6.14
221 2nd Avenue1 Bed1BR,1BA$6.70
The Towne HouseSTUDIO / 1 BATHStudio ,1BA$6.10
The HendrixStudioStudio ,1BA$6.50
Harbor 1500S02NStudio ,1BA$6.40
Newport RentalsBISBY - Studio One BathroomStudio ,1BA$6.78

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Midtown South, New York, NY

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in New York, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 Newport Rentals listed at $2,737.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown South Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown South Apartment is $3,297 at Newport Rentals.

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 $3,736 at Newport Rentals.

What is the most affordable Midtown South Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Midtown South Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Newport Rentals and starts from $5,202.

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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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