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Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $1,500 get you?

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Published on September 19, 2019
Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $1,500 get you?Avenue South. | 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 scoring affordable apartments in New York City if you've got a budget of up to $1,500/month.

Read on for the listings. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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Avenue South (Madison)

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Listed at $1,450/month, this 500-square-foot studio apartment is located at Avenue South.

In the apartment, you can expect granite countertops and hardwood flooring. Building amenities include an intercom, an elevator and on-site laundry. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Walk Score indicates that this location is quite walkable, is very bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

9th Avenue (Borough Park)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 9th Avenue. It's also listed for $1,450/month for its 800 square feet.

In the unit, you'll find hardwood flooring, central heating, an eat-in kitchen and high ceilings. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is bikeable and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

Colonial Avenue, The Bronx (Pelham Bay)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at Colonial Avenue, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,465/month.

In the apartment, you can expect high ceilings and hardwood flooring. The building boasts on-site laundry. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

982 Findlay Ave. (Concourse Village)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this studio apartment located at 982 Findlay Ave. It's listed for $1,475/month.

The unit features high ceilings, stainless steel appliances, central heating and hardwood flooring. When it comes to building amenities, expect secured entry. Pets are not welcome. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

76-26 113rd St. (Forest Hills)

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Here's a studio coop at 76-26 113rd St. that's going for $1,475/month.

Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry and an elevator. Pets are not welcome. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," has minimal bike infrastructure and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the full listing here.)

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