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The most affordable apartments for rent in Murray Hill, New York

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Published on May 20, 2020
The most affordable apartments for rent in Murray Hill, New York 320 E. 42nd St. | Photo: Zumper

Murray Hill is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders, according to Walk Score's rating system.

So what does the low-end rent on a rental in Murray Hill look like these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings in Murray Hill via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this New York neighborhood.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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320 E. 42nd St.

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Listed at $1,950/month, this studio coop, located at 320 E. 42nd St., is 29.7% less than the $2,775/month median rent for a studio in Murray Hill.

Amenities offered in the building include a gym, on-site laundry, additional storage space and outdoor space. The coop also includes hardwood flooring. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the complete listing here.)

163 E. 36th St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 163 E. 36th St., is listed for $2,125/month.

The apartment includes high ceilings and hardwood flooring; the building includes an elevator. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the complete listing here.)

207 E. 37th St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Then there's this apartment at 207 E. 37th St., listed at $2,300/month.

In the unit, anticipate a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry, an elevator and on-site management. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

(See the listing here.)

130 E. 37th St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Check out this studio apartment at 130 E. 37th St., listed at $2,325/month.

The building has an elevator. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(Here's the listing.)

238 E. 36th St.

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 238 E. 36th St., is listed for $2,350/month.

Expect to find a dishwasher in the apartment. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. When it comes to building amenities, expect an elevator and on-site laundry. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

(See the listing here.)


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