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Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $5,000 get you?

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Published on August 28, 2019
Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $5,000 get you?535 W. 23rd St. | Photos: 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 finding affordable apartments in New York City if you've got a budget of up to $5,000/month.

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

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535 W. 23rd St. (Chelsea)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $4,905/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence is located at 535 W. 23rd St.

The apartment has in-unit laundry and granite countertops. The building boasts an elevator, outdoor space and a gym. Pets are not welcome. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is extremely walkable, is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

60 W. 66th St. (Upper West Side)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot at 60 W. 66th St. that's going for $4,671/month.

Look for a dishwasher in the unit. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

120 W. 21st St. (Chelsea)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 120 W. 21st St., here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's listed for $4,929/month.

The residence has hardwood flooring. The building offers on-site laundry, a gym and assigned parking. Pet lovers are in luck: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, this location has excellent walkability, is great for biking and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

227 Grand St. (Chinatown)

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Photo: Zumper

Finally, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 227 Grand St. It's listed for $4,950/month.

In the residen, which comes furnished, you'll see hardwood flooring and a balcony. When it comes to building amenities, anticipate on-site laundry and an elevator. Animals are not welcome. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Walk Score indicates that this location has excellent walkability, is great for biking and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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