Affordable 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Kips Bay
Kips Bay commonly has 1-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms, and there are 257 apartments for rent in the neighborhood overall, so 1-bedroom searches here often sit in a competitive middle range. Kips Bay has an average building rating of 4.0/5 across 58 rated buildings, an average tenancy length of 10.6 months based on 69 relisted units, and an average rent increase of 10.0% based on 176 relisted units (building-level trends; individual units can differ)
Browse 27 affordable 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Kips Bay, Manhattan. This page is capped at rents up to $4,500/month, so you can narrow your search by budget, bedroom count, and neighborhood in one place. Openigloo helps you compare renter-first details like building reviews and landlord patterns alongside the asking rent. For an affordable search, remember that the ceiling is scope-aware: it changes by neighborhood and bedroom count, and the full monthly cost can include fees, utilities, deposit, or a broker fee.
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What to check before for 1-bedroom affordable apartments in Kips Bay, Manhattan
- Expect a tight 1-bedroom search in Kips Bay, with 27 apartments for rent in this affordability scope.
- The affordable cutoff here is $4,500/month, based on the 25th percentile of gross rents for this neighborhood and bedroom scope.
- Compare the asking rent with the full move-in cost, since fees, utilities, and deposits can change what feels affordable.
- Use building ratings and tenancy history to spot patterns before you apply.
- For 1-bedrooms, check how the layout handles the sleeping area, kitchen setup, storage, and single bathroom space.








