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Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $2,500 get you?

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Published on September 23, 2019
Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $2,500 get you?Lexington Avenue and East 102nd Street. | 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 scoring apartment rentals in New York City if you don't want to spend more than $2,500/month on rent.

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

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4324 43-24 43rd St. (Sunnyside)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,403/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 4324 43-24 43rd St.

The apartment offers hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The building features garage parking and on-site laundry. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is extremely walkable, is very bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

257 Gold St. (Downtown Brooklyn)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this studio apartment situated at 257 Gold St. It's listed for $2,406/month.

When it comes to building amenities, expect a gym and assigned parking. You can also expect to find in-unit laundry and hardwood flooring in the unit. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

Lexington Avenue and East 102nd Street (East Harlem)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at Lexington Avenue and East 102nd Street. It's listed for $2,420/month.

Expect to find hardwood flooring, granite countertops, a dishwasher and stainless steel appliances in the unit. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is very bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

311 E. 61st St. (Upper East Side)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,425/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 311 E. 61st St.

The building includes on-site laundry. Also, expect to find granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring in the apartment. Animals are not welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

Edgecombe Avenue (Washington Heights)

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Photo: Zumper

Finally, there's this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at Edgecombe Avenue. It's also listed for $2,425/month.

In the unit, the listing promises hardwood flooring. The building boasts on-site laundry and secured entry. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," has some bike infrastructure and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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