
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Theatre District New York, NY from $1,400 (47 Rentals)
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307 W 39th St

WEST 45 STREET

35 West 65th Street

239 East 53rd Street

365 W 52nd St

328 W 44TH ST

544-548 W 50th St

338 East 53 Street
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330 WEST 45TH STREET

349 E 51st St

25 Tudor City Place

The York

110 E 36th St

Clinton Parkview

330 East 52nd Street

357 West 53rd St

307 E 50th St
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330 EAST 54TH STREET

222-224 E 51st St

428 W 46TH ST

360 West 53rd Street

330 W 55th St

The Lewis

355 W 51ST ST

104 E 30th St

104 East 31st Street
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508 Ninth Ave

601 10TH AVE

224 E 59th St

130 E 37th St

631 Second Ave

233 E 32nd St

231-233 E 53rd St

237 East 53rd Street

428 West 48th Street
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440 W 47th St

447 W 37th St

327 East 34th Street

209 East 59th Street

The Beaux Arts

31 E 31st St

41 West 46th Street

121 east 31st st

15 w 64th St
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The Coronet Condominium

316 LEXINGTON AVE
Theatre District, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Theatre District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theatre District Studio Apartments | $4,052 | $2,175 | $10,000+ |
| Theatre District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,171 | $2,220 | $10,000+ |
| Theatre District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $6,587 | $3,020 | $10,000+ |
| Theatre District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,713 | $3,900 | $10,000+ |
| Theatre District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $8,098 | $5,492 | $10,000+ |
| Theatre District 5 Bedroom Apartments | $9,692 | $7,500 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Theatre District Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Theatre District area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at EHS Hudson Yards Campus priced from $2,175. 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 Theatre District apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHS Hudson Yards Campus | Single Occupancy Room | Studio,1BA | $2,175 |
| 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 |
| Symphony House | Symphony House Residence – R (Alcove Studio) | 1BR,1BA | $3,000 |
| The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio,1BA | $3,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Theatre District, NY
As of February 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Theatre District area is the $5.48 price per square foot 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Model at 525 West 52nd in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $5,209. The second greatest value Theatre District apartment is the 300 E 51st St Model at 300 E 51st St, Unit FL13-ID532 starting at $3,240 with a $4.05 price per square foot in the Midtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Theatre District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 525 West 52nd | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.48 |
| 300 E 51st St, Unit FL13-ID532 | 300 E 51st St | 1BR,1BA | $4.05 |
| 576 9th Ave | Flex 2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.99 |
| 350 W 46th St, Unit 5A | 350 W 46th St | 2BR,1BA | $5.60 |
| 245 E 48th St, Unit 2A | 245 E 48th St | 2BR,1BA | $5.85 |
| 247 E 35th St, Unit 5A | 247 E 35th St | 1BR,1BA | $5.71 |
| 449 W 50th St, Unit 2B | 449 W 50th St | 2BR,1BA | $5.50 |
| 150 West 51st Street, Unit 2026 | 150 West 51st Street | 1BR,1.5BA | $5.71 |
| The Towne House | STUDIO / 1 BATH | Studio ,1BA | $5.71 |
| EHS Hudson Yards Campus | Single Occupancy Room | Studio ,1BA | $4.35 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Theatre District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Theatre District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Theatre District is under $3,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Theatre District?
The cheapest apartment in Theatre District is 419-421 W 50th St which is listed at $2,995, while the average apartment in Theatre District costs $9,692.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Theatre District?
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 7 regular apartments in Theatre District 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 Theatre District?
Cheap apartments in Theatre District have an average cost of $121 which is $9,571 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Theatre District.
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