1-Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Midtown Under $5,000
Midtown is the commercial heart of Manhattan — Times Square, Bryant Park, and tons of transit options. It's ultra-convenient but can be hectic. Rents vary widely depending on the exact block.
59 listings available — updated May 18, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
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Frequently asked
How many 1-bedroom apartments are available in Midtown right now?
As of May 18, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 59 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Midtown under $5,000/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, and more.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom in Midtown?
Among current Rentomatics listings, 1-bedroom apartments in Midtown start at $2,875/month, with an average of $4,229 and a median of $4,300/month. Prices reflect 59 active listings updated May 18, 2026.
How often are Rentomatics listings updated?
Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours by scraping StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, Compass, Douglas Elliman, and OpenIgloo. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.
Does Rentomatics show broker fees?
Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments. Broker fee status is inferred from listing source metadata when not explicitly provided.
What is Midtown like?
Midtown is the commercial heart of Manhattan — Times Square, Bryant Park, and tons of transit options. It's ultra-convenient but can be hectic. Rents vary widely depending on the exact block.