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Published on January 14, 2020
Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $1,800 get you?979 Summit Ave. | 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 locating affordable apartments in New York City if you're on a budget of up to $1,800/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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Broadway and West 149th streets (Harlem)

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Check out this studio apartment located at Broadway and West 149th streets. It's listed for $1,705/month.

The apartment includes hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances and central heating. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

979 Summit Ave. (Highbridge)

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Located at 979 Summit Ave., here's a 400-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $1,725/month.

In the apartment, the listing promises hardwood flooring and central heating. When it comes to building amenities, expect assigned parking, an elevator, a gym and on-site laundry. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is very walkable, has some bike infrastructure and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

3975 39-75 56th St. (Woodside)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,725/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom coop is located at 3975 39-75 56th St.

When it comes to building amenities, expect on-site laundry and an elevator. You can also expect to find central heating, hardwood flooring and high ceilings in the unit. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a "walker's paradise," is very bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

Sherman Avenue and Sickles Street (Inwood)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment over at Sherman Avenue and Sickles Street. It's listed for $1,725/month.

In the unit, you can expect a walk-in closet, central heating and hardwood flooring. The building offers secured entry and on-site laundry. This property is cat-friendly. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

87-24 115th St. (Richmond Hill)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 87-24 115th St. that's going for $1,725/month.

The building has secured entry. In the unit, you'll find central heating, an eat-in kitchen and hardwood flooring. Cats and dogs are not allowed. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address is friendly for those on foot, is fairly bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)


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