
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of New York, NY from $2,000 (154 Rentals)
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74 5th Ave

55-61 W 17th St

35XV

44 W 17 Street

49 E 21st St

Parker Gramercy

25 E 21st St

7 Gramercy Park W

21 E 12th St
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41 Fifth Ave

594-602 Avenue of the Americas

The Bullmoose

Altair 18

31 W 11th St

34 W 17th St

7 E 13th St

108 Fifth Ave

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Gramercy Arms
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37 E 12th St

73 Fifth Ave

30 W 15th St

Butterfield House

114 W 17th St

544 Avenue of the Americas

The Greenwich

Jade

222 Park Ave S

12 E 13th St
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58-60 W 14th St

12 W 18th St

61 Fifth Ave

Brooks Van Horne

15 W 17th St

National Arts Club Studio Building

12 W 17th St

100 W 18th St

The Presidio

145 5th Ave
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Village House

45 5th Ave

34 E 13th St

11 W 17th St

14 W 14th St

49 East 19th Street

43 5th Ave

12 E 12th St

8 Union Square South

51 Fifth Ave
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Union Square, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Union Square?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Square Studio Apartments | $5,198 | $3,394 | $7,030 |
| Union Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $6,665 | $3,650 | $9,200 |
| Union Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $10,778 | $5,930 | $10,000+ |
| Union Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $14,513 | $8,995 | $10,000+ |
| Union Square 4 Bedroom Apartments | $17,017 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Union Square Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Flats LLC | Furnished 3 Bedroom Apartments Priced From: | 3BR,1BA | $2,703 |
| Village Mayfair Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $4,500 |
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Best Local Schools in Union Square, New York, NY
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Union Square Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Union Square?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Union Square is at Village Mayfair Apartments listed at $4,500.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Union Square Apartment is $5,800 at Village Mayfair Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Union Square Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Union Square is starting from $8,200 at Village Mayfair Apartments.
What is the most affordable Union Square Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Union Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Alabama Flats LLC and starts from $2,703.
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