
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Soho Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,500 (53 Rentals)
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111 Sullivan St, Unit 3C

224 Sullivan St, Unit F2

376 Broadway, Unit 17M

376 Broadway, Unit 3D

211 Thompson St, Unit 3R

81 Sullivan St

242 Mulberry St, Unit 12

220 Sullivan St, Unit 2E

230 Sullivan St
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153 Sullivan St, Unit 4B

105 Thompson St, Unit 20m

184 Thompson St, Unit 1MC

426 W Broadway, Unit 6M

111 Mott St

Lower East side Studio Steal

116-120 Mott St

208 Sullivan St

Grand Elizabeth Manor

192 Sixth Avenue
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67 Thompson Street

105 Macdougal St

55 Spring Street

AJ Clarke

Independence Plaza

57 Spring Street

True North Soho

121 Mulberry Street

172 Mulberry Street

151 Mott St
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89 Bleecker Street

176 Thompson St

178 West Houston Street

75 Thompson Street

225 Sullivan Street

68 Thompson Street

201 Sullivan St

176 West Houston Street

349 W Broadway

112 MacDougal St
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105 Thompson St

26 Vandam St

37A Bedford Street

171 Mulberry St

90 Thompson

46 Prince St

234-236 Thompson Street

185 Bleecker Street

156 Sullivan St

227 Mulberry Street
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Soho?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soho Studio Apartments | $4,245 | $2,575 | $6,390 |
| Soho 1 Bedroom Apartments | $6,678 | $4,100 | $10,000+ |
| Soho 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,678 | $3,900 | $10,000+ |
| Soho 3 Bedroom Apartments | $10,430 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
| Soho 4 Bedroom Apartments | $12,700 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Soho Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Soho Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Soho area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 234-236 Thompson Street priced from $3,795. 176 Bleecker St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $6,000. Here are the most affordable Soho apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234-236 Thompson Street | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,795 |
| 176 Bleecker St | 2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $6,000 |
| 30 Charlton Street | 2 BR, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $8,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Soho, NY
As of April 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Soho area is the $8.05 price per square foot 70 Mercer St Model at 70 Mercer St, Unit 4W in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $16,500. The second greatest value Soho apartment is the 2 BR, 1 Bath Model at 30 Charlton Street starting at $8,000 with a $13.33 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Soho apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Mercer St, Unit 4W | 70 Mercer St | 4BR,3BA | $8.05 |
| 30 Charlton Street | 2 BR, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $13.33 |
| 234-236 Thompson Street | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $9.49 |
| 176 Bleecker St | 2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $17.65 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Soho Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Soho?
The cheapest apartment in Soho is 234-236 Thompson Street which is listed at $3,795, while the average apartment in Soho costs $12,700.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Soho?
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 1 regular apartments in Soho that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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