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Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $2,300 get you?

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Published on October 15, 2019
Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $2,300 get you?2054 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. | 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 hunting down affordable apartments in New York City if you don't want to spend more than $2,300/month on rent.

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

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975 Liberty Ave. (East New York)

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Listed at $2,204/month, this 409-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 975 Liberty Ave.

The unit has a walk-in closet and a dishwasher. When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry and garage parking. Good news for pet lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," has some bike infrastructure and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

27th Street (Long Island City)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this studio apartment located at 27th Street. It's listed for $2,210/month for its 475 square feet.

The building boasts garage parking and on-site laundry. The listing also promises a walk-in closet, hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the apartment. The rental is cat-friendly. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, this location is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

516 W. 162nd St. (Washington Heights)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 516 W. 162nd St. It's listed for $2,214/month.

Amenities offered in the building include on-site laundry and outdoor space. You can also expect to see hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and stainless steel appliances in the apartment. This property is cat-friendly. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

2054 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd. (Harlem)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 2054 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd., here's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,214/month.

The unit has air conditioning, hardwood flooring and stainless steel appliances. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

657 Meeker Ave. (Greenpoint)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $2,219/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at 657 Meeker Ave.

When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry. In the apartment, you can expect stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)


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