Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $2,000 get you?

Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $2,000 get you? East 103rd Street | Photo: Zumper
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Published on October 07, 2019

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 apartment rentals in New York City if you're on a budget of up to $2,000/month.

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

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Lenox Road and Rogers Avenue (Flatbush)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,915/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at Lenox Road and Rogers Avenue.

When it comes to building amenities, anticipate bike parking, on-site laundry, a gym and a roof deck. Good news for pet lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

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

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

East 103rd Street (East Harlem)

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Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at East 103rd Street. It's also listed for $1,925/month.

In the unit, expect to see hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. The building boasts on-site laundry and an elevator. Good news for animal lovers: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is extremely walkable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

West 120th Street (East Harlem)

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Photo: Zumper

FinallyHere's a studio apartment at West 120th Street that's going for $1,925/month.

The building offers on-site laundry. In the unit, expect to find a walk-in closet and hardwood flooring. Pet owners, take heed: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

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