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147 E 30th St
147 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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155 E 30th St
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227 E 28th St
227 E 28th StNew York, NY 10016
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217 E 29th StNew York, NY 10016
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110 E 36th StNew York, NY 10016
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21 E 21st StNew York, NY 10010
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The Liane
315 E 21st StNew York, NY 10010
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104 E 30th St
104 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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210 E 26th St
210 E 26th StNew York, NY 10010
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104 East 31st Street
104 E 31st StNew York, NY 10016
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130 E 37th St
130 E 37th StNew York, NY 10016
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304 E 20th StNew York, NY 10003
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200-202 W 21st StNew York, NY 10011
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151 Lexington AveNew York, NY 10016
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77 5th AveNew York, NY 10003
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31 E 31st St
31 E 31st StNew York, NY 10016
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209 W 21st St
209 W 21st StNew York, NY 10011
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148 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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12 Fifth AveNew York, NY 10011
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121 E 31st StNew York, NY 10016
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349 E 14th
349 E 14th StNew York, NY 10003
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7-9 E 32nd StNew York, NY 10016
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207 East 14th Street
207-209 E 14th StNew York, NY 10003
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207-215 E 27th St
207-215 E 27th StNew York, NY 10016
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208-214 E 25th StNew York, NY 10010
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233 East 12th Street
233 E 12th StNew York, NY 10003
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30 East 22nd Street
30 E 22nd StNew York, NY 10010
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The Wilbraham
284 Fifth AveNew York, NY 10001
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231 W 25th St
231 W 25th StNew York, NY 10001
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220 E 24th St
220 E 24th StNew York, NY 10010
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15 E 36th St
15 E 36th StNew York, NY 10016
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210 East 29th Street
210 E 29th StNew York, NY 10016
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223 2nd Ave
223 2nd AveNew York, NY 10003
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236-244 E 13th St
236-244 E 13th StNew York, NY 10003
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178 Seventh Ave
178 Seventh AveNew York, NY 10011
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95 Lexington Ave
95 Lexington AveNew York, NY 10016
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229 E 24th St
229 E 24th StNew York, NY 10010
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74 Irving Place
74 Irving PlNew York, NY 10003
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202 E 21st St
202 E 21st StNew York, NY 10010
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70 East 12th Street
114-118 Fourth AveNew York, NY 10003
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Four Park Avenue
4 Park AveNew York, NY 10016
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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 |
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| Midtown South Studio Apartments | $4,480 | $3,000 | $8,000 |
| Midtown South 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,485 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown South 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,903 | $3,450 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown South 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,481 | $4,700 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown South 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,917 | $7,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 42 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 $3,000. 219 E 28th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $3,300. Here are the most affordable Midtown South apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $3,000 |
| 219 E 28th St | studio | Studio,1BA | $3,300 |
| Marquis Apartments | Murray Hill Marquis Townhouse - Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,725 |
| The Epic | S01 | Studio,1BA | $3,872 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown South, NY
As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown South area is the $7.36 price per square foot 2BMYS Model at StuyTown in the in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood starting from $6,857. The second greatest value Midtown South apartment is the 149 E 29th St Model at 149 E 29th St starting at $6,000 with a $6.67 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. |
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| StuyTown | 2BMYS | 3BR,1BA | $7.36 |
| 149 E 29th St | 149 E 29th St | 3BR,2BA | $6.67 |
| 205 East 31st Street | Flex 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $5.35 |
| 141 E 29th St | 141 E 29th St | 2BR,1BA | $6.14 |
| 202 E 22nd St | 202 E 22nd St | 1BR,1BA | $6.57 |
| 236 E 30th St | 236 E 30th St | 1BR,1BA | $7.00 |
| 108 E 35th St | 108 E 35th St | 2BR,1BA | $7.17 |
| The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio ,1BA | $5.71 |
| 219 E 28th St | studio | Studio ,1BA | $6.35 |
| 218 E 32nd St | 218 E 32nd St | Studio ,1BA | $7.11 |
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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 $3,872.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown South?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown South is StuyTown which is listed at $4,787, while the average apartment in Midtown South costs $12,222.
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 4 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 $183 which is $12,039 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown South.
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