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Renting in New York City: What will $2,500 get you?

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Published on June 04, 2019
Renting in New York City: What will $2,500 get you?41 W. 86th St. | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in New York City?

We've rounded up the latest rental listings via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down housing in New York City if you don't want to spend more than $2,500/month on rent.

Take a peek at what rentals the city has to offer, below. (Note: prices and availability are subject to change.)

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43-43 Thomson Ave. (Long Island City)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,401/month, this studio apartment is located at 43-43 Thomson Ave.

The building offers on-site laundry, elevators, a fitness center, shared outdoor space, a yoga studio and a basketball court. In the unit, you can expect hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry and stainless steel appliances. Luckily for pet owners, both dogs and cats are welcome. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

4120 29th St. (Long Island City)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio apartment at 4120 29th St. that's going for $2,406/month.

In the apartment, expect to find hardwood flooring, granite countertops and large windows. The building features on-site laundry. Good news for animal lovers: both dogs and cats are permitted here. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

846 Quincy St. (Bedford-Stuyvesant)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 846 Quincy St. It's listed for $2,406/month.

Building amenities include a roof deck, additional storage space and an intercom. The unit also includes a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location has excellent walkability, is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

41 W. 86th St. (Upper West Side)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Located at 41 W. 86th St., here's a studio apartment that's listed for $2,409/month.

The residence offers hardwood flooring and stainless steel appliances. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are welcome. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

11 Waverly Place (Greenwich Village)

Photo: Zumper
Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,410/month, this studio apartment is located at 11 Waverly Place.

When it comes to building amenities, expect an elevator and on-site laundry. Also expect to see hardwood flooring and high ceilings in the unit. When it comes to pets, both meows and barks are permitted. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location has excellent walkability, is easy to get around on a bicycle and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

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