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Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $3,800 get you?

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Published on August 15, 2019
Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $3,800 get you?247 N. Seventh St. | Photo: Zumper

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

We've rounded up the latest places for rent via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide to get a sense of what to expect when it comes to hunting down affordable apartments in New York City if you don't want to spend more than $3,800/month on rent.

Take a look at the listings, below. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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247 N. Seventh St. (Williamsburg)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $3,702/month, this 686-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence is located at 247 N. Seventh St.

In the unit, you can anticipate a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate garage parking and a gym. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

180 Montague St. (Brooklyn Heights)

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Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit over at 180 Montague St. It's listed for $3,703/month.

The building features on-site laundry, assigned parking and a gym. The residence also comes with hardwood flooring. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

10 Montieth St. (Bushwick)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 10 Montieth St. It's listed for $3,707/month.

Building amenities include a gym and on-site laundry. The unit also comes with a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Good news for pet lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score, this location has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

232 Quincy St. (Bedford)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 232 Quincy St., here's a three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment that's listed for $3,710/month.

In the apartment, expect to find hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry. Good news for pet lovers: The property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Walk Score indicates that this location is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

450 W. 42nd St. (Hell's Kitchen)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio apartment at 450 W. 42nd St. that's going for $3,715/month.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate a swimming pool, a gym and a business center. In the residence, you'll see a walk-in closet, stainless steel appliances and in-unit laundry. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is great for biking and has excellent transit.

(See the full listing here.)

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