Renters know that Manhattan is expensive. Although the median price for an apartment in the borough decreased to $4,995 this month; those wishing to rent in popular neighborhoods must be ready to dig into their pockets. Renters can browse cheaper one bedroom Manhattan listings in September 2025 to find competitive rental opportunities.
With summer behind us, renters will now find more opportunities for great apartments. However, prices will increase now through the end of the season, so renters must evaluate their budgets accordingly. The following Manhattan apartments for rent under $3,895 offer laundry facilities, dishwashers, and access to building amenities.
Cheaper One Bedroom Manhattan Listings in September 2025
1. 359 East 62nd Street #2C
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Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Price: $3,600
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 20.00%
First on our list this month is this unique split-level one bedroom apartment in the Upper East Side. The unit is located in a well-maintained building with a virtual doorman, laundry, and elevator access. Your unit will come with a private balcony along with a modern kitchen and central AC.
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2. 888 Main Street #720
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Neighborhood: Roosevelt Island
Price: $3,572
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 16.00%
Next on our list is yet another unique apartment listing. Located in what once was New York’s Metropolitan Hospital is the Octagon, this building is just steps from the Roosevelt Island waterfront promenades. The unit comes with many great amenities such as a dishwasher, high ceilings, and plenty of natural light. Apply now and get one month free of a 12 month lease.
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3. 215 East 118th Street
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Neighborhood: East Harlem
Price: $2,700
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 11.48%
This next unit is located on the fourth floor of a brownstone apartment walk-up building in East Harlem. The apartment itself has a decorative fireplace, exposed brick walls, and lots of natural light courtesy of the large windows and high ceilings. The queen-sized one bedroom has generous closet space and the kitchen is equipped with a microwave and stainless steel appliances.
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4. 3810 Broadway #4H
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Neighborhood: Washington Heights
Price: $2,450
Size: 2 Beds, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 9.26%
This next cheaper one bedroom apartment on our list was advertised directly by the homeowner! This one bedroom apartment is located within 10 minutes walking distance to the Columbia University Medical Center and close by to the 1 train station. The unit itself is spacious and bright. Features such as hardwood floors, dishwasher, and two AC units makes for comfortable living. The building itself has laundry facilities but the homeowner is open to installing washer and dryer units directly in the unit for an additional fee.
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5. 550 10th Avenue #411A
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Neighborhood: Hudson Yards
Price: $3,895
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 3.83%
Lastly, check out this affordable alcove studio located in Hudson Yards. This stunning unit has beautiful views New York City that can’t be beat. The building offers amazing amenities such as a rooftop lounge, fitness center, and BBQ terraces. Even better, the unit is delightfully modern with in-unit washer/dryer machines already installed.
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Released on a monthly basis, the RentHop Best Deal series aims to provide renters with useful market insights and a chance to identify rental gems currently available on the market. These Manhattan best deals are hand-selected by the team at RentHop based on a few factors, including layout, apartment size, features, and, more importantly, price.
Note that, given the fast-paced nature of the rental market in New York, certain listings may receive applications and be taken off the market within days. If you are interested in scheduling a showing or have further questions, please make sure to submit an inquiry via the inquiry submission form located on the listing page.
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