
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,000 (73 Rentals)
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Midtown, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Studio Apartments | $4,259 | $2,550 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,140 | $1,975 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,177 | $2,820 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,586 | $4,000 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,575 | $6,351 | $10,000+ |
| Midtown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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There are currently 73 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Midtown Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Midtown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at EHS Hudson Yards Campus priced from $1,975. Symphony House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,500. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHS Hudson Yards Campus | Single Occupancy Room | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
| Symphony House | Symphony House Residence – A (Studio) | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| 305 W 45th St | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,550 |
| 419-421 W 50th St | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| The Dryden East | MASSIVE STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $2,995 |
| 726 Tenth Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,995 |
| The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $3,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, NY
As of November 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $4.31 price per square foot 366 W 46th St Model at 366 W 46th St, Unit 3 in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $6,895. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 448 W 44th St Model at 448 W 44th St, Unit 3 starting at $7,095 with a $4.73 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 366 W 46th St, Unit 3 | 366 W 46th St | 3BR,2BA | $4.31 |
| 448 W 44th St, Unit 3 | 448 W 44th St | 3BR,2BA | $4.73 |
| 236 E 61st St, Unit 2B | 236 E 61st St | 2BR,1BA | $5.33 |
| 205 East 31st Street | Flex 2 BR | 2BR,1BA | $5.35 |
| 576 9th Ave | Flex 2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.99 |
| 350 W 46th St, Unit 5A | 350 W 46th St | 2BR,1BA | $5.60 |
| 141 E 29th St, Unit 22 | 141 E 29th St | 2BR,1BA | $5.40 |
| 142 E 30th St, Unit 2A | 142 E 30th St | 2BR,1BA | $5.79 |
| 449 W 50th St, Unit 2B | 449 W 50th St | 2BR,1BA | $5.50 |
| The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio ,1BA | $5.71 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Midtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown is under $3,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown is EHS Hudson Yards Campus which is listed at $1,975, while the average apartment in Midtown costs $8,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown?
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 21 regular apartments in Midtown 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?
Cheap apartments in Midtown have an average cost of $311 which is $8,064 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown.
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