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

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Published on January 02, 2020
Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $2,000 get you? Malcolm X Boulevard and West 132nd 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 locating affordable apartments in New York City with 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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Lexington Avenue and East 72nd Street (Upper East Side)

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First, there's this studio apartment over at Lexington Avenue and East 72nd Street. It's listed for $1,906/month for its 500 square feet.

In the unit, you'll find hardwood flooring, granite countertops and a walk-in closet. 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.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

62-59 108th St. (Forest Hills)

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Next, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 62-59 108th St. It's also listed for $1,908/month.

The building offers an elevator and on-site laundry. The listing also promises hardwood flooring in the unit. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is relatively bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

Malcolm X Boulevard and West 132nd Street (Harlem)

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Located at Malcolm X Boulevard and West 132nd Street, here's a 450-square-foot studio apartment that's listed for $1,915/month.

The listing promises a dishwasher and hardwood flooring in the unit. The building features on-site laundry and an elevator. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)


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