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Apartments for Rent in New York under $1200

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Apartments for Rent in New York under $1200. 656 Rentals Available
  • a kitchen and living room with a table and a microwave
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    101 Slate Creek Dr, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
    1 BED $1,100+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    5 Whitney Ridge Rd, Fairport, NY 14450
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    103 Raintree Is, Tonawanda, NY 14150
    1 BED $1,145+
  • a living room with blue and white furniture and a large window
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    8921 - 9103 St. Johns Pkwy., N. Falls, NY 14304
    1 BED $710
    2 BEDS $834
  • a blue house with white trim on a city street
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    338 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
    STUDIO $950
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  • a woman and two children walking in a bathroom and a kitchen with a sink
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    2966 Briggs Ave, Bronx, NY 10458
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  • a collage of different rooms with wood floors and
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    4305 Furman Ave, Bronx, NY 10466
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  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    88 Willett Street, Albany, NY 12210
    STUDIO $1,015
    1 BED $1,105
  • a collage of photos and the building
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    3001 Valentine Ave, Bronx, NY 10458
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  • a white kitchen with stainless steel appliances and white cabinets
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    500 Washington Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401
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  • a small kitchen with white cabinets and a refrigerator
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    882 Englewood Avenue, Kenmore, NY 14223
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    2 BEDS $765
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  • a kitchen with white cabinets and black appliances
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    4055 Knoll Drive, Hamburg, NY 14075
    1 BED $975
    2 BEDS $1,075
  • a house with a roof being repaired on the side of it
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    547 W. Ferry, Buffalo, NY 14222
    STUDIO $575
    1 BED $995
  • a building with a street sign in front of it
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    516 University Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850
    STUDIO $900
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    32 Portland Pkwy Apt 2, Rochester, NY 14621
    STUDIO $1,045+
  • a building on the corner of a street with a traffic light
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    400 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12209
    STUDIO $1,000
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,200+
  • a kitchen with black appliances and a wooden table
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    400 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222
    1 BED $1,085+
    2 BEDS Ask for pricing
  • a kitchen with a sink and a window and a hallway
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    3073 Buhre Ave, Bronx, NY 10461
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  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a table
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    455 Titus Avenue, Rochester, NY 14617
    2 BEDS $1,200
  • a kitchen and living room with a refrigerator and a table
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    5111 Ball Rd, Syracuse, NY 13215
    1 BED $1,200+
  • a house in the woods behind a wooden fence
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    150 Highland Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850
    STUDIO $855
  • a living room with a couch and chairs and a television
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    100 Athol St, Buffalo, NY 14220
    2 BEDS $1,160+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    76 North Pearl, Albany, NY 12207
    STUDIO $1,150
  • a rendering of an apartment building on a city street
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    175 Jay Street, Albany, NY 12210
    STUDIO $1,090
    1 BED $1,160+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
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    1379 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
    1 BED $995
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When were prices and availability in New York last updated?

Prices and availability in New York were last updated on 9 Apr 2026.

What are the best apartments in New York?

The best apartments in New York are: Brookwood at Holbrook, 544 Union, Vicina - Modern Urban Flats, Greybarn Amityville - 20 Greybarn Lane and Idylwood Resort Apartment Homes.

What type of rental buildings are in New York?

In New York, 46% of the residents are renting compared to 54% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 28% of New York's rentals, 63% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 9% are single-family rentals.

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Finding apartments for rent in New York for less than $1,200 has never been so easy! At RentCafe nice cheap apartments are just one click away. There are currently 656 available units in New York, renting for under $1,200. On average, $1,237 can get you 790 Sqft in this area. Be sure to search for the apartment that is best for you. Under “More”, check the amenities that you consider a must-have, and don’t forget to look at the pet policy. Fitness enthusiasts can even check the Fitness Center box. Whether you are looking for studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments, 2 bedroom apartments or 3 bedroom apartments, you are sure to find one that will make you want to move in right away.

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