Studio apartments under $3,000 for rent near M55 W 44 St - South Ferry in Manhattan

This page includes 18+ studio apartments for rent under $3,000 near M55 W 44 St - South Ferry in Manhattan. It is meant for renters comparing current studio options in that price range.

The median rent is $2,825, which gives you a midpoint for the current studio supply on this page. Some apartments will be below it and some above it, depending on size, condition, and building amenities.

Look at how the sleeping area is laid out, where the kitchen sits, how much storage you get, and whether there is just one bathroom. In a studio, small differences in layout can change how usable the space feels.

Ask about the full monthly cost, including utilities, deposits, broker fee, and any building fees. A rent under $3,000 can still be expensive once all move-in and monthly charges are added.

The latest snapshot shows East Village with 225+ apartments for rent, Hell's Kitchen with 388+ apartments for rent, Stuyvesant Town/PCV with 268+ apartments for rent, Kips Bay with 221+ apartments for rent, and Yorkville with 196+ apartments for rent.

Use building and landlord reviews when available, then compare the asking rent, layout, commute, and lease terms. A lower rent is not always the lowest total cost if the building has frequent issues.

Confirm the lease length, move-in date, any application fee, and whether the unit is actually still available. For transit-adjacent studios, verify the exact address and walk time to the line you plan to use.