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Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $3,800 get you?

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Published on October 17, 2019
Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $3,800 get you?West 43rd 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 affordable apartments in New York City if you don't want to spend more than $3,800/month on rent.

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

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401 E. 34th St. (Murray Hill)

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First up, here's a 678-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom abode at 401 E. 34th St. that's going for $3,703/month.

The residence includes a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. The building features on-site laundry. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog- and cat-friendly. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

500 Second Ave. (Kips Bay)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 500 Second Ave., here's a studio apartment that's listed for $3,710/month.

In the residence, you'll find hardwood flooring. The building offers assigned parking, on-site laundry and a gym. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

West 43rd Street (Hell's Kitchen)

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Listed at $3,711/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at West 43rd Street.

Building amenities include a gym and a swimming pool. In the apartment, you can anticipate a balcony and hardwood flooring. Pet owners, take heed: This property 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 is extremely walkable, is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

738 E. Sixth St. (East Village)

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Photo: Zumper

Finally, there's this three-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at 738 E. Sixth St. It's listed for $3,713/month.

The unit comes with central heating, hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is easy to get around on a bicycle and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)


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