Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,000 (71 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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577 2nd Ave
Studio Apartments

577 2nd Ave

577 Second AveNew York, NY 10016
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365 W 52nd St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

365 W 52nd St

365 W 52nd StNew York, NY 10019
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1075 1st Ave
Studio Apartments

1075 1st Ave

1075 1st AveNew York, NY 10022
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1057 First Avenue
Studio Apartments

1057 First Avenue

1057 First AveNew York, NY 10022
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328 W 44TH ST
1 Bedroom Apartments

328 W 44TH ST

328 W 44th StNew York, NY 10036
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1069 1st Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

1069 1st Ave

1069 1st AveNew York, NY 10022
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544-548 W 50th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

544-548 W 50th St

544-548 W 50th StNew York, NY 10019
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324 East 66th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

324 East 66th Street

324 E 66th StNew York, NY 10065
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338 East 53 Street
Studio Apartments

338 East 53 Street

338 E 53rd StNew York, NY 10022
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1073 1st Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1073 1st Ave

1073 1st AveNew York, NY 10022
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349 E 51st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

349 E 51st St

349 E 51st StNew York, NY 10022
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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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255-257 E 61st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

255-257 E 61st St

255-257 E 61st StNew York, NY 10065
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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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344 E 62nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

344 E 62nd St

344 E 62nd StNew York, NY 10065
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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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The York
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The York

488 Seventh AveNew York, NY 10018
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346 E 62nd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

346 E 62nd St

346 E 62nd StNew York, NY 10065
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IVY 30
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

IVY 30

312-316 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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311 E 60TH ST
1 Bedroom Apartments

311 E 60TH ST

311 E 60th StNew York, NY 10022
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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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428 W 46TH ST
Studio Apartments

428 W 46TH ST

425-429 W 46th StNew York, NY 10036
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357 West 53rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

357 West 53rd St

355-357 W 53rd StNew York, NY 10019
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222-224 E 51st St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

222-224 E 51st St

222-224 E 51st StNew York, NY 10022
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105 Lexington Avenue
Studio Apartments

105 Lexington Avenue

105-107 Lexington AveNew York, NY 10016
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The Lewis
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Lewis

411 W 35th StNew York, NY 10001
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355 W 51st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

355 W 51st St

355 W 51st StNew York, NY 10019
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330 W 55th St
Studio Apartments

330 W 55th St

330 W 55th StNew York, NY 10019
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508 Ninth Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

508 Ninth Ave

508 Ninth AveNew York, NY 10018
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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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130 E 37th St
Studio Apartments

130 E 37th St

130 E 37th 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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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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601 10TH AVE
Studio Apartments

601 10TH AVE

601-603 10th AveNew York, NY 10036
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Midtown, New York, NY Local Guide

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 Hudson Yards Campus priced from $1,975. 224 E 59th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,200. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hudson Yards CampusSingle Occupancy Room1BR,1BA$1,975
224 E 59th StFurnished Room2BR,1BA$2,200
207 East 37th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$2,850
419-421 W 50th StStudio1BR,1BA$2,995
726 Tenth AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,995
305 W 45th StSTUDIOStudio,1BA$3,000
315 E 58th StStudioStudio,1BA$3,000
FOUND Study Turtle Bay- Student/InternPrivate RoomStudio,1BA$3,000
The Dryden EastStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, NY

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $5.77 price per square foot 127 West 56th Street Model at 127 West 56th Street, Unit Apt 5 in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $7,500. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 451 W 50th St Model at 451 W 50th St, Unit 3 starting at $6,795 with a $5.69 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
127 West 56th Street, Unit Apt 5127 West 56th Street4BR,2BA$5.77
451 W 50th St, Unit 3451 W 50th St3BR,2BA$5.69
236 E 61st St, Unit 2B236 E 61st St2BR,1BA$5.33
576 9th AveFlex 21BR,1BA$4.99
249 E 53rd St1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$4.03
137 E 27th St, Unit 2G137 E 27th St1BR,1BA$5.90
207 East 37th Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$6.17
The Towne HouseSTUDIO / 1 BATHStudio ,1BA$6.10
305 W 45th StSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$6.00
419-421 W 50th StStudio1BR,1BA$6.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Midtown, New York, NY

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for New York City, New York. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Midtown?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Midtown is at 207 East 37th Street listed at $2,850.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Midtown Apartment is $1,975 at Hudson Yards Campus.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Midtown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Midtown is starting from $2,200 at 224 E 59th St.

What is the most affordable Midtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Midtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 207 East 37th Street and starts from $4,800.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

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New York City is the city that never sleeps, but it’s also the city that’s often synonymous with sky-high rents and steep living costs. That said, if you’re like many of us at ApartmentHomeLiving.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.