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Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $5,600 get you?

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Published on January 09, 2020
Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $5,600 get you?600 Washington St. | 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 if you don't want to spend more than $5,600/month on rent.

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

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214 Duffield St. (Downtown Brooklyn)

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Listed at $5,502/month, this 1,083-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located at 214 Duffield St.

In the unit, you can expect a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. The building has a gym. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly.

Walk Score indicates that the area around this address has excellent walkability, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

600 Washington St. (West Village)

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Next, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom spot situated at 600 Washington St. It's also listed for $5,502/month.

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

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

(See the complete listing here.)

626 First Ave. (Murray Hill)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a 1,051-square-foot two-bedroom, two-bathroom spot at 626 First Ave. that's going for $5,508/month.

In the residence, you'll see hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. When it comes to building amenities, expect a swimming pool. Pet lovers are in luck: The property 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 area around this address has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

50 E. 28th St. (Midtown)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit that's located at 50 E. 28th St. It's listed for $5,510/month.

The unit has hardwood flooring, in-unit laundry and a dishwasher. 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.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

Wall Street (Financial District)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at Wall Street, here's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $5,520/month.

The unit features stainless steel appliances and in-unit laundry. When it comes to building amenities, expect a gym and a roof deck. This property is dog-friendly. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)


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