
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Times Square Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,700 (175 Rentals)
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150 West 51st Street, Unit 905, Unit 905

41 West 46th Street

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100 W 39th St

The Adlon

604 Ninth Avenue

Two WorldWide Plaza

606 Ninth Avenue

305 West 52 Condominium
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241 W 36th St

Prince Tower Condominium

The Sorting House

Tower 53

611 9th Ave

308 W 48th St

The Whitby

The Centria

715 Ninth Ave

Number 5 Condominiums
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643-645 Ninth Ave

Academy House

36 W 40th St

135 W 52nd St

The Link

421 W 45th St

413 W 47th St

402 W 45th St

438 W 49th St

520 Fifth Ave
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330 W 42nd St

316 W 47th St

301 W 46th St

311 W 46th St

343 W 47th St

696 Ninth Ave

318 W 47th St

328-330 W 46th St

349 W 44th St

354 W 44th St
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357 W 43rd St

321-323 W 51st St

1015 Avenue of the Americas

34 W 46th St

424 W 49th St

58-62 W 48th St

420 W 47th St

714 Ninth Ave

435 W 48th St

28 W 40th St
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Times Square, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Times Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Times Square Studio Apartments | $5,004 | $3,300 | $10,000+ |
| Times Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $5,555 | $3,250 | $9,420 |
| Times Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $7,538 | $4,192 | $10,000+ |
| Times Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,542 | $5,289 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Times Square Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Times Square area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at The Ellington priced from $3,973. 576 9th Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,995. Here are the most affordable Times Square apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ellington | MZS01- Residence 4A, 6-10A | 3B, 6B, 8-10B | Studio,1BA | $3,973 |
| 576 9th Ave | Flex 2 | 1BR,1BA | $3,995 |
| Avalon Midtown West | S1-428-1 | Studio,1BA | $4,072 |
| The Biltmore | S5 | Studio,1BA | $4,528 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Times Square, NY
As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Times Square area is the $4.99 price per square foot Flex 2 Model at 576 9th Ave in the in the West Side neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Times Square apartment is the 150 West 51st Street Model at 150 West 51st Street, Unit 905 starting at $4,500 with a $6.43 price per square foot in the West Side neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Times Square apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 576 9th Ave | Flex 2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.99 |
| 150 West 51st Street, Unit 905 | 150 West 51st Street | 1BR,1BA | $6.43 |
| 350 W 46th St | 350 W 46th St | Studio ,1BA | $7.00 |
| The Biltmore | S5 | Studio ,1BA | $9.32 |
| The Ellington | MZS01- Residence 4A, 6-10A | 3B, 6B, 8-10B | Studio ,1BA | $8.81 |
| 315 W 48th St | 315 W 48th St | Studio ,0.5BA | $7.78 |
| Avalon Midtown West | S1-428-1 | Studio ,1BA | $9.51 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Times Square Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Times Square?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Times Square is at The Ellington listed at $3,973.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Times Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Times Square Apartment is $3,995 at 576 9th Ave.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Times Square Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Times Square is starting from $5,495 at 576 9th Ave.
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