Affordable Apartments for Rent in Manhattan

Browse 1,040 affordable apartments for rent in Manhattan, with a median rent of $3,120. Use this page to narrow by neighborhood across the borough, from the Upper West Side and Chelsea to Harlem, Downtown, and the East Side. OpenIgloo helps you compare renter-first signals like building reviews and landlord patterns alongside price-focused filters. Use it to check what fits your budget, then confirm fees, lease terms, and unit details before you apply.

  • Manhattan has 1,040 apartments for rent in this affordability range, so inventory can change quickly by neighborhood.
  • The median rent is $3,120, which can help you gauge whether a unit is priced above or below the current borough-wide middle.
  • Trending areas include Hell's Kitchen, Yorkville, Lenox Hill, Stuyvesant Town/PCV, and Battery Park City.
  • Compare building reviews before you apply, especially if you are choosing between similar apartments for rent at close price points.
  • Confirm all move-in costs, including broker fees, security deposit, and any application charges.
  • If you are targeting a specific neighborhood, check whether the commute, building size, and lease terms match your budget and timeline.

Affordable Apartments for Rent in trending Manhattan neighborhoods

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Affordable Apartments for Rent in other NYC boroughs

Each borough has a different mix of inventory. Explore apartments for rent in NYC boroughs and find the best fit for your priorities. Start broad, then narrow by bedrooms, budget, and building quality signals.

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