Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Union Square Neighborhood of New York, NY from $2,000 (210 Rentals)

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74 5th Ave
Studio Apartments

74 5th Ave

74 5th AveNew York, NY 10011
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55-61 W 17th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

55-61 W 17th St

55-61 W 17th StNew York, NY 10011
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35XV
Studio Apartments

35XV

35 W 15th StNew York, NY 10011
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44 W 17 Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

44 W 17 Street

44 W 17th StNew York, NY 10011
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49 E 21st St
Studio Apartments

49 E 21st St

49 E 21st StNew York, NY 10010
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25 E 21st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

25 E 21st St

25 E 21st StNew York, NY 10010
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Gramercy Arms
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gramercy Arms

145 E 15th StNew York, NY 10003
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21 E 12th St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

21 E 12th St

21 E 12th StNew York, NY 10003

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7 Gramercy Park W
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7 Gramercy Park W

7 Gramercy Park WNew York, NY 10003
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41 Fifth Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

41 Fifth Ave

41 Fifth AveNew York, NY 10003
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108 Fifth Ave
Studio Apartments

108 Fifth Ave

108 Fifth AveNew York, NY 10011
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The Bullmoose
Studio Apartments

The Bullmoose

42-48 E 20th StNew York, NY 10003
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Altair 18
Studio Apartments

Altair 18

32 W 18th StNew York, NY 10011
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31 W 11th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

31 W 11th St

31 W 11th StNew York, NY 10011
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34 W 17th St
Studio Apartments

34 W 17th St

34 W 17th StNew York, NY 10011
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7 E 13th St
Studio Apartments

7 E 13th St

7 E 13th StNew York, NY 10003
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37 E 12th St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

37 E 12th St

37 E 12th StNew York, NY 10003

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73 Fifth Ave
Studio Apartments

73 Fifth Ave

73 Fifth AveNew York, NY 10003
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114 W 17th St
Studio Apartments

114 W 17th St

114 W 17th StNew York, NY 10011
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30 W 15th St
Studio Apartments

30 W 15th St

30 W 15th StNew York, NY 10011
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The MacIntyre
2 Bedroom Apartments

The MacIntyre

874 BroadwayNew York, NY 10003
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12 E 13th St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

12 E 13th St

12 E 13th StNew York, NY 10003
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58-60 W 14th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

58-60 W 14th St

58-60 W 14th StNew York, NY 10011
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12 W 18th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

12 W 18th St

12 W 18th StNew York, NY 10011

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61 Fifth Ave
Studio Apartments

61 Fifth Ave

61 Fifth AveNew York, NY 10003
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The Greenwich
Studio Apartments

The Greenwich

65 W 13th StNew York, NY 10011
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Jade
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Jade

16-20 W 19th StNew York, NY 10011
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222 Park Ave S
Studio Apartments

222 Park Ave S

222 Park Ave SNew York, NY 10003
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15 W 17th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

15 W 17th St

15 W 17th StNew York, NY 10011
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260 Park Ave S
Studio Apartments

260 Park Ave S

260 Park Ave SNew York, NY 10010
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33 E 22nd St
Studio Apartments

33 E 22nd St

33 E 22nd StNew York, NY 10010
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12 W 17th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

12 W 17th St

12 W 17th StNew York, NY 10011

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20 E 17th St
4 Bedroom Apartments

20 E 17th St

20 E 17th StNew York, NY 10003
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43 5th Ave
Studio Apartments

43 5th Ave

43 5th AveNew York, NY 10003
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12 E 12th St
Studio Apartments

12 E 12th St

12 E 12th StNew York, NY 10003
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116 E 19th St
Studio Apartments

116 E 19th St

116 E 19th StNew York, NY 10003
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39 E 20th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

39 E 20th St

39 E 20th StNew York, NY 10003
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14 W 14th St
Studio Apartments

14 W 14th St

14 W 14th StNew York, NY 10011
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4 W 16th St
Studio Apartments

4 W 16th St

4 W 16th StNew York, NY 10011

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Union Square, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Union Square Apartments for Rent

 
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Alabama Flats LLCFurnished 3 Bedroom Apartments Priced From:3BR,1BA$8,108

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in NYC

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the New York City area for affordable living. Find your perfect NYC Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Beyond the Bridges: Brooklyn, Queens, Jersey City, and the Other Smart Moves for NYC Renters

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

I'm Josh, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for New York City, and I live in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. I love it here.

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The Unofficial NYC Playbook: An Insider's Guide to Where to Eat, Roam, and Find Your Home in the City That Never Sleeps

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

Every block of New York City feels like a stage set for daily life.

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The Local NYC Expert's Guide to the Perfect Neighborhoods Near Top Employers

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

New York has a funny way of making your commute part of your identity.

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in NYC

Written by: Joshua Carlucci

New York City is more than just a destination—it’s a way of life, especially for students eager to dive into a melting pot of cultures, endless activities, and academic prestige.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.