
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown South Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,078 (115 Rentals) Page 3 of 3
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97 5th Ave

150 West 21st Street

210-220 East 22nd Street

140 W 23RD ST

17 W House Apartments

225 W 23rd St
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121 E 23rd St

10 5th Avenue

The Lex

121 Madison Avenue

92-96 3rd Avenue

382 Third Avenue

114 E 28TH St
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160 Madison
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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