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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 EHS Hudson Yards Campus priced from $1,975. 305 W 45th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,550. Here are the most affordable Midtown apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
EHS Hudson Yards CampusSingle Occupancy Room1BR,1BA$1,975
305 W 45th StSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,550
726 Tenth AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,995
419-421 W 50th StStudio1BR,1BA$2,995
315 E 58th StStudioStudio,1BA$3,100
The Dryden EastMASSIVE STUDIOStudio,1BA$3,195
Marquis ApartmentsMurray Hill Marquis Townhouse - StudioStudio,1BA$3,195
111 E 39th St1 Studio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown, NY

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown area is the $5.65 price per square foot Flex 3 BR Model at 205 East 31st Street in the in the Gramercy-Flatiron neighborhood starting from $6,500. The second greatest value Midtown apartment is the 236 E 61st St Model at 236 E 61st St, Unit 2B starting at $4,800 with a $5.33 price per square foot in the Upper East 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.
205 East 31st StreetFlex 3 BR3BR,2BA$5.65
236 E 61st St, Unit 2B236 E 61st St2BR,1BA$5.33
576 9th AveFlex 21BR,1BA$4.99
218 E 32nd St, Unit 2A218 E 32nd St2BR,1BA$6.00
144 W 23rd Street1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$6.00
218 E 50th St, Unit 3G218 E 50th St1BR,1BA$6.13
141 E 29th St, Unit 22141 E 29th St2BR,1BA$6.14
146 E 38th St, Unit 3A146 E 38th StStudio ,1BA$6.27
419-421 W 50th StStudio1BR,1BA$6.05
726 Tenth AveStudioStudio ,1BA$6.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Midtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Midtown?

There are currently 3284 Apartments for Rent in Midtown, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,835 to $31,596. There are also 1066 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Midtown ranging from $1,760 to $50,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Midtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Midtown ranges from $1,760 to $50,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,697.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Midtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Midtown range from $3,600 to $31,596, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,760 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $6,995.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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