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West 49th Street
Theater District, Midtown, Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan
10019
$3,895
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By olga sharkova, 2 hours ago
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235 West 46th Street, Apt 36F
Theater District, Midtown, Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan
10036
$6,870
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By Allyson Peralta, 1 hour ago
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W 48TH ST
Theater District, Midtown, Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan
10019
$3,895
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By Fahd Ally, 1 hour ago
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West 48th Street
Theater District, Midtown, Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan
10036
$6,188
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By Tal Eshel, 1 hour ago
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West 49th Street
Theater District, Midtown, Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan
10019
$6,188
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By Olga Sharkova, Last hour
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235 West 48th Street, Apt 16F
Theater District, Midtown, Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan
10019
$1,993
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By Ahmet Ceylaner, Last hour
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West 48th Street
Theater District, Midtown, Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan
10036
$3,896
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By Tal Eshel, 1 hour ago
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101 West 55th Street, Apt 6H
Theater District, Midtown, Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan
10019
$6,895
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By Nathanel Rashidizand, Last 30 min
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2 Bed
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145 West 55th Street, Apt 7E
Theater District, Midtown, Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan
10019
$4,100
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By Kate Young, 1 hour ago
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853 7 Avenue, Apt 3A
Theater District, Midtown, Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan
10019
$11,500
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By Reuben Melchior, 3 hours ago
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West 55th Street
Theater District, Midtown, Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan
10019
$4,800
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By Natalia Belli, Last hour
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Central Park South, Manhattan,...
Theater District, Midtown, Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan
10019
$6,200
By Neurelis Romero Maury, 1 hour ago
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853 7th Avenue, Apt 8D
Theater District, Midtown, Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan
10019
$12,900
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By Ian Matheson, 2 hours ago
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5 Bed
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2,500 Sqft
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West 48th Street
Theater District, Midtown, Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan
10036
$6,187
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By Aviv Kedem, 3 hours ago
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8th Avenue / West 52nd Street
Theater District, Midtown, Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan
10019
$5,950
By John Patrick SKIP Murphy, 5 hours ago
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West 47th Street & 8th Avenue
Theater District, Midtown, Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan
10019
$3,890
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By Adi Evron, 6 days ago
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8th Avenue and West 52nd St.
Theater District, Midtown, Midtown Manhattan, Manhattan
10019
$3,800
By Greg Linkous, 15 hours ago
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Theater District

Right in the heart of the city, between 40th street and 54th, lies the brightest spot in NYC, Times Square and the Theater District. This neighborhood is the definition of busy, always packed with tourists and locals. Those who dream of living and working in this area should know that the grind here is no joke. That said, if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.

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Theater District Apartments for Rent

Fun Facts and History of Theater District

Before the bright lights and billboards were even a twinkle in the city’s eye, This area was largely undeveloped farmland. However, after the revolution, the population of Manhattan exploded, and people needed a place to live. That’s why, in 1836, mayor Cornelius Lawrence expanded the grid, already being built on the island, all the way up to 42nd street. Lawrence promised those who moved up town fresh clean air and luxury living.

While people moved uptown rather quickly, theaters took a bit more time. Not many businesses wanted to open in the area since it wasn’t easily accessible to the general downtown population. That all changed when the electric trolly lines were put in place in 1899. That same year, Oscar Hammerstein I opened the Victoria Theater on 42nd street.

From there, tons of theaters were built and many existing ones moved uptown. Broadway thrived during the early to mid 1900’s with vaudeville, musicals, and plays all side by side. However, by the 1970’s, the area started to fall into ruin due to several financial crises. The area was considered crime ridden and grossly unsafe, even though the Lyceum and New Amsterdam Theater received landmark status during this time.

Many theaters in the area, after years of financial struggle, were to be demolished. But several grassroots efforts saved them, leading to the neighborhood’s rejuvenation in the 1990’s. Now, brighter than ever, the Theater District and Times Square thrive, even in the face of adversity.

Theater District Buildings

While the theaters themselves might be short, they are surrounded by high rise apartments, office buildings, and hotels. Adding to the skyline in a big way, skyscrapers loom over this area, with many being renovated and built every year.

Atmosphere of Theater District

The Theater District and Times Square can be a bit chaotic. To those new to the area, the bright lights, constant noise, and floods of people might induce some sensory overload. When people say that New York is the city that never sleeps, this is the area they’re talking about.

Times Square specifically has a lot going on, from costumed characters, to concerts, to protests, to the occasional outdoor fitness class. While there are people who live in this neighborhood, the area mostly caters to tourists, with tons of shopping and attractions.

That said, this is the place to be for theater and even television with FOXNews and Late Night with Stephen Colbert being filmed in the area. The Theater District is high energy, bright, and almost bombards you with entertainment options.

Family Score for Theater District

Times Square is not the dangerous area it was back in the 1970’s and 80’s. While violent crime is extremely rare, the area’s most common crime is petty theft and pickpocketing, so be on guard. The neighborhood has a ton of attractions that are family friendly, but that’s mostly for the sake of tourism. Raising a family here would be tough, even in one of the neighborhood’s most spacious apartments. It’s loud and crowded, so families would do best visiting the Theater District rather than living here.

Notable Schools in Theater District
  • Repertory Company High School for Theater Arts
  • Circle in the Square Theater School
  • New York Acting School for Film and Television

Notable Residents of Theater District
  • Jim McKelvey: Co-founder of Times Square

Transportation Options in Theater District

The theater district has one of the busiest subway stations in the city: Times Square 42nd street (which actually extends from 40th street to 44th). There you can access the 1, 2, 3, 7, A, C, E, N, Q, R, W, and S trains. You can also access the Port Authority Bus Terminal via an underground walkway.

Biking is also popular in the area. Times Square takes up most of the neighborhood, providing a decent amount of bike lanes and Citi Bike docking stations. Just be wary of pedestrians, and you should be fine.

Driving here is a nightmare. The traffic is always bad due to rush hour and/or construction, what little parking there is is expensive, and the roads are very skinny.

Landmarks and Neighborhood Treasures of Theater District
  • TKTS by The Theater Development Fund
  • Stardust Diner
  • Any and every Broadway Theater

Act Like a Local in Theater District
  • The obvious, and most popular attractions in this neighborhood, are the Broadway Theaters. Go to TKTS in Duffy Square to score some discount tickets and see a show!
  • Looking for more of a walking attraction? Madame Tussauds and Ripley’s Believe It or Not are fun for the family!
  • If you're looking for something good to eat and drink before a show, try The Glass House Tavern!
  • Want dinner and a show? Go to Stardust Diner and be serenaded by the staff as they perform for you!
  • Come to Times Square on any given day and walk around. There’s almost always a special event happening.

Read About Theater District

Learn More About Theater District
For those interested, Theater District currently has 274 residential listings advertised on the market for rent. Listings for rent in this area typically have an median of 1,000 square feet. From data that we've compiled, listings range from $4,000 in the lower quartile to $6,750 in the upper quartile. Generally speaking, the median rental price is around $4,800 or $6.71 / sqft. For those interested in renting a listing in Theater District, there are currently 38 studio, 100 one-bedroom, 112 two-bedroom, 17 three-bedroom, and 7 four+ bedroom apartments available for rent.
For your convenience, we've included a more detailed breakdown of rental pricing by median bedroom sizes here:
Bedrooms Rent Rent / sqft
Studio $3,606 $9.51
1 BR $4,250 $6.39
2 BR $6,348 $6.95
3 BR $8,900 $6.88
4+ BR $12,900 $9.07

We make sure to refresh our rental listings every hour in order to provide you with the newest and most up-to-date inventory available on the market.

Theater District is located within 10019. This area currently has 39,505 residents in 23,465 households. Out of the total population, 40.12% of the residents speak another language at home instead of English. The majority of the inhabitants in this zipcode are currently unmarried and have a median age of 39.

When looking at residents older than 25, around 9.56% have graduated from high school, 38.23% have a bachelor's degree, and 33.48% have obtained their master's degree or above. Employment rate is typically around 69.6% and the median income in this zipcode is $94,477.

At least 82.17% of those living in this zipcode are renting their homes. Most residents will commute to work by public transportation with an average commute time of 27 minutes.

Geographically, 10019 is a part of New York County, New York. This county is currently home to 1,634,989 residents, or 753,385 households with a median income of $75,513. New York County, New York residents have a median age of 37 and 76.86% are currently renting their homes in the area.

Finally, New York County, New York is a part of the greater New York - Newark, NY - NJ - CT Urban Area. For those unfamiliar with the area, The New York - Newark, NY - NJ - CT Urban Area is currently home to a population 18,812,161 across 6,707,347 households. Those living in this urban area have a median income of $68,319 and median age of 38. In general, at least 50.07% of the residents are currently renting their homes in this area.

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