
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown South Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,078 (115 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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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

233 East 12th Street

231 W 25th St

220 E 24th St
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The Wilbraham

15 E 36th St

223 2nd Ave

210 East 29th Street

178 Seventh Ave

236-244 E 13th St

95 Lexington Ave

229 E 24th St

74 Irving Place

202 E 21st St
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70 East 12th Street

Four Park Avenue

329 E 14th St

441 third ave

Manhattan Promenade

43 West 27th Street

328-330 E 14th St

True North University Place

Flatiron 18

35 East 35th Street
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The Townsway

Stewart Hotel

True North Gold Coast

106 E 30th St

The Magellan

221 2nd Avenue

219-221 E 23rd St

The Petersfield

227 Third Ave

3 West 36th Street
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201 East 33rd Street

493 Second Ave

NO FEE 1BR Murray Hill

204-206 E 25th St

228 East 27th Street

200 East 26th Street

Chelsea 29

The Carteret

Fabulous, Quiet, First Floor 2 bedroom

1382 1st Avenue
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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 | $4,719 | $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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There are currently 115 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown South Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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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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