Apartments for Rent in Lower East Side Under $5,000
The LES has transformed from gritty to trendy while keeping its edge. Great nightlife, diverse food, and increasingly nice apartments. The F/M/J/Z trains and proximity to other downtown neighborhoods are pluses.
121 listings available — updated May 20, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours
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Frequently asked
How many apartments are available in Lower East Side right now?
As of May 20, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 121 apartments for rent in Lower East Side 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 Lower East Side?
Among current Rentomatics listings, apartments in Lower East Side start at $1,306/month, with an average of $3,742 and a median of $3,795/month. Prices reflect 121 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 Lower East Side like?
The LES has transformed from gritty to trendy while keeping its edge. Great nightlife, diverse food, and increasingly nice apartments. The F/M/J/Z trains and proximity to other downtown neighborhoods are pluses.