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Cheap Apartments for Rent in New York City, NY

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in New York City, NY. 319 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $100

  • Transworld Studio Apartment for Rent
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    Transworld, New York, NY 10003
    STUDIO $20

Apartments Under $500

  • a group of cars parked in front of a building
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    170 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233
    STUDIO $413
    2 BEDS $992

Apartments Under $800

  • a living room and kitchen with a table and chairs
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    45 W 139Th St, New York, NY 10037
    STUDIO $791+
    1 BED $2,539+
    2 BEDS $2,992+

Apartments Under $900

  • a building under construction with cars parked in front of it
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    1469 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10035
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Apartments Under $1,000

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    15 W. 139Th St, New York, NY 10037
    STUDIO $945
    1 BED $4,307
    2 BEDS $2,992+

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a view of the city skyline at sunset
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    2 And 4 St. Nicholas Terrace, New York, NY 10027
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    2 BEDS $4,400+
  • a view of a foggy sunrise over the mountains and trees
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    4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001
    1 BED $1,250
    2 BEDS $1,850
    3 BEDS $2,500
  • a car driving down a road next to a body of water
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    4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001
    1 BED $1,250
    2 BEDS $1,850
    3 BEDS $2,500
  • a foggy sunrise over the mountains and trees
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    4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001
    1 BED $1,250
    2 BEDS $1,850
    3 BEDS $2,500
  • an apartment building on the corner of a city street
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    75 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
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  • the entrance of a restaurant with glass doors
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    110 East 7Th Street, New York, NY 10009
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  • a living area with a staircase and a living room with a couch and a table
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    577 2Nd Avenue, New York, NY 10016
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  • a building with a car parked in front of it
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    101-07 91St Street, Ozone Park, NY 11416
    STUDIO $2,000
    1 BED $2,500+
    2 BEDS $3,200
  • a view of the city skyline at sunset
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    156 E 85Th Street, New York, NY 10028
    1 BED $2,050+
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  • a blue car parked in front of a brick building
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    43-06 46Th Street, Queens, NY 11104
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  • a view of the city skyline at sunset
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    1469 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10033
    1 BED $2,100+
    2 BEDS $2,200+
    3 BEDS $2,550+
  • a building with a green fence and a brick building behind it
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    948 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233
    STUDIO $2,400
    1 BED $2,168
    2 BEDS $2,936
  • a building with stairs and a tree in front of it
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    413 East 9Th Street, New York, NY 10009
    STUDIO $2,195
    1 BED $2,345
  • 19 Dongan Place Studio-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    19 Dongan Place, New York, NY 10040
    STUDIO $2,200
    1 BED $2,700
    2 BEDS $3,200
  • a fire escape on the side of a building
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    153 Avenue A, Apartments, New York, NY 10009
    1 BED $2,245+
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  • two tall buildings with the sky in the background
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    543 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
    STUDIO $2,250
  • two tall buildings with the sky in the background
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    529 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
    STUDIO $2,250
  • an apartment building with a green awning in front of it
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    234 East 3Rd Street, New York, NY 10009
    STUDIO $2,295
    1 BED $6,600
    2 BEDS $3,395
  • a living room and kitchen with a wood floor and white cabinets
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    805 St. Marks Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213
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  • a group of buildings with trees in front of them
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    431 East 9Th Street, New York, NY 10009
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,310+
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  • a logo with the word property management in blue against a black background
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    21 Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002
    STUDIO $2,335
    1 BED $3,495
    2 BEDS $4,495
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a sink and a microwave and a bed
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    97 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11201
    STUDIO $2,375
  • the living room and kitchen of a house with blue chairs and a couch
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    207 East 37 St., New York, NY 10016
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  • 82-84 Wadsworth Avenue 1-3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    82-84 Wadsworth Avenue, New York, NY 10033
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $2,498
    3 BEDS $2,395
  • a red brick building with fire escapes on a city street
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    47-45 Vernon Boulevard, Queens, NY 11101
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  • a kitchen with a stove and a sink
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    470 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
    STUDIO $2,450+
    1 BED $4,095
  • a fire escape on the side of a building
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    202 East 21St Street, New York, NY 10010
    STUDIO $2,495
    1 BED $4,500
    2 BEDS $5,000
  • the logo for stars corporation with the wordstar on it
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    18 E. 22Nd Street, New York, NY 10010
    STUDIO $2,500+
  • a city street with cars and a flag on a building
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    518 East 5Th St, New York, NY 10009
    STUDIO $2,550
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  • a city street with graffiti on the side of a building
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    25 Clinton Street, New York, NY 10002
    STUDIO $2,560+
  • a row of buildings on a city street
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    112 East 7Th Street, New York, NY 10009
    STUDIO $2,580+
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  • view from the street of an apartment building on a city street
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    93 Linden Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221
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  • a kitchen with an exposed brick wall and black counter tops
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    12 Charles Street, New York, NY 10014
    STUDIO $2,600
    1 BED $4,995+
  • a man crossing a street in front of a building
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    516 East 5Th Street, New York, NY 10009
    STUDIO $2,650+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a red brick building with fire escapes and a tree
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    512 East 5Th Street, New York, NY 10009
    STUDIO $2,650+
    2 BEDS $4,450
    3 BEDS $4,250
  • a tall brick building with a tree in front of it
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    44 (407 West 44Th Street), New York, NY 10036
    STUDIO $2,650
  • a view of a building with a balcony from the street
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    122 East 7Th Street, New York, NY 10009
    STUDIO $2,675+
    2 BEDS $4,850
  • a city street with cars and a flag on a building
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    514 East 5Th Street, New York, NY 10009
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  • a city street with buildings and a red and white building
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    128 Saint Mark's Place, New York, NY 10009
    STUDIO $2,680
  • an apartment building with two balconies and a black door
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    206 East 70Th Street, New York, NY 10021
    STUDIO $2,685+
  • the front of a building with red steps and a red door
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    622 East 11Th Street, New York, NY 10009
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    2 BEDS $2,795
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  • a red staircase in front of a building
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    620 East 11Th Street, New York, NY 10009
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    2 BEDS $2,850+
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  • a city street with colorful buildings and a sidewalk
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    102 Saint Marks Place, New York, NY 10009
    STUDIO $2,875
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  • an orange building with a wooden door and windows
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    189 Waverly Place, New York, NY 10014
    STUDIO $2,900+
    1 BED $4,700
  • a view of the city skyline at sunset
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    121 Lasalle Street, New York, NY 10027
    1 BED $3,200+
    4 BEDS $4,300+
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in New York City, NY?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $20 and $11,440.

How many cheap rentals are available in New York City, NY on RentCafe?

There are 320 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in New York City, NY were last updated on 25 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in New York City, NY?

The average New York City, NY cheap apartment size is 272 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in New York City, NY?

Cheap apartments in New York City, NY are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in New York City, NY?

A cheap apartment in New York City, NY offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Renting a cheap apartment in New York, NY

The epitome of big-city living in America, New York is the cultural center of the nation and a place where things are always happening. From its early days welcoming millions of immigrants to Ellis Island, the Big Apple has been a place for business, entertainment, and diverse urban lifestyles. Finance, banking, the stock exchanges, fashion, media, art and myriad other industries contribute to the city’s economy. The five boroughs, each housing many diverse sub-neighborhoods, are home to millions of residents. New York became one of the leading cities of the world following World War II, and an estimated 50 million visitors come to see the city each year. From Broadway’s acclaimed theatrical performances to the early morning television programs produced in Times Square, New York is accustomed to being in the public eye.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in New York City, NY? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in New York City, NY has never been easier. We feature 319 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the New York City, NY average. What is a cheap rent in New York City, NY? The average apartment rent in New York City is $5,227 per month so any rental south of $4,182 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, New York City, NY rents go as low as $413/mo.

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