Apartments for Rent in East Village Under $5,000
The East Village has a youthful, eclectic energy with tons of bars, restaurants, and small shops. It's more affordable than the West Village while still being very central. The L and 6 trains serve the area.
164 listings available — updated May 20, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
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Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in East Village right now?
As of May 20, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 164 apartments for rent in East Village under $5,000/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, and more.
What is the rent for a typical apartment in East Village?
Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in East Village start at $2,500/month, with an average of $4,142 and a median of $4,395/month. Prices reflect 164 active listings updated May 20, 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 East Village like?
The East Village has a youthful, eclectic energy with tons of bars, restaurants, and small shops. It's more affordable than the West Village while still being very central. The L and 6 trains serve the area.