
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown White Plains Neighborhood of White Plains, NY from $1,600 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown White Plains area of White Plains.


Stepping Stones

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96 Park Ave, Unit 1

Eight Chester

Norden Lofts

One Lyon Place

40 Barker Avenue
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Lake 37

One City Place

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Continuum

The Chatham

The Prelude

Gedney House

10 Franklin Ave
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Solitaire 7

17-19 Fillmore Pl

Lexington Apartments

Fulton Park Apartments

11 Greenridge Ave

1 Broad Pkwy

One Dekalb
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234-254 Martine Avenue

30 Lake St

Apuovia

312 Main St

199 E Post

1-3-5 Old Mamaroneck Rd

14 Nosband Ave
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43 Elmwood Ave
Downtown White Plains, White Plains, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown White Plains?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown White Plains Studio Apartments | $2,924 | $1,600 | $5,922 |
| Downtown White Plains 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,677 | $2,000 | $6,856 |
| Downtown White Plains 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,832 | $2,800 | $9,028 |
| Downtown White Plains 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,938 | $3,450 | $7,591 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown White Plains Neighborhood of White Plains, NY.
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Cheapest Available Downtown White Plains Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown White Plains area of White Plains, NY is a Studio unit found at Norden Lofts priced from $2,300. One Lyon Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,435. Here are the most affordable Downtown White Plains apartments for rent in White Plains, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norden Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
| One Lyon Place | Studios | Studio,1BA | $2,435 |
| 40 Barker Avenue | TS | SXS01 | Studio,1BA | $2,495 |
| Lake 37 | 1 BD 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,580 |
| The Mitchell | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,658 |
| 15 Bank Apartments | Greenway 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,682 |
| The Metro | B1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| Continuum | Continuum 55_S5 | Studio,1BA | $2,737 |
| Hamilton Crossing | S12 | Studio,1BA | $2,752 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown White Plains, NY
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown White Plains area is the $3.65 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at The Duet - Downtown in the in the Haviland Manor neighborhood starting from $4,614. The second greatest value Downtown White Plains apartment is the 2 Bed/2 Bath-Dorchester Model at The Gramercy starting at $3,825 with a $3.94 price per square foot in the Westminster Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown White Plains apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Duet - Downtown | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $3.65 |
| The Gramercy | 2 Bed/2 Bath-Dorchester | 2BR,2BA | $3.94 |
| AVE Hamilton Green - 5 Cottage | A18 | 1BR,1BA | $4.51 |
| Lake 37 | 2 BD 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $4.36 |
| 51 South | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.53 |
| 15 Bank Apartments | Greenway 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.76 |
| The Altos | The Allen | 1BR,1BA | $4.33 |
| The Metro | B5 | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| Norden Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.39 |
| 162 S Broadway, Unit Basement | 162 S Broadway | Studio ,1BA | $4.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown White Plains Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown White Plains?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown White Plains is under $2,752.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown White Plains?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown White Plains is Lake 37 which is listed at $2,580, while the average apartment in Downtown White Plains costs $6,027.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown White Plains?
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 8 regular apartments in Downtown White Plains 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 Downtown White Plains?
Cheap apartments in Downtown White Plains have an average cost of $186 which is $5,841 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown White Plains.
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