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Budget apartments for rent in the East Village, New York City

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Published on January 29, 2020
Budget apartments for rent in the East Village, New York City139 First Ave. St. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in the East Village are hovering around $2,700, compared to a $2,795 one-bedroom median for New York City as a whole.

But how does the low-end pricing on an East Village rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, is extremely walkable, is great for biking and has excellent transit.

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

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1st Avenue and East 12th Street

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,979/month, this studio apartment, located at 1st Avenue and East 12th Street, is 19.9% less than the $2,471/month median rent for a studio in the East Village.

The unit comes with hardwood flooring and high ceilings. 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.

(See the complete listing here.)

244 E. Houston St.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio apartment at 244 E. Houston St., which, at 550 square feet, is going for $2,200/month.

In the unit, expect a walk-in closet, a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and air conditioning. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

(See the full listing here.)

139 First Ave. St.

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Then there's this apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom at 139 First Ave. St., listed at $2,250/month.

The apartment has hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the listing here.)

223 Second Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Check out this 450-square-foot studio apartment at 223 Second Ave., listed at $2,275/month.

Building amenities include a gym. The unit also includes a walk-in closet, a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(Here's the listing.)

512 E. 13th St.

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Photo: Zumper

And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 512 E. 13th St., which is going for $2,300/month.

Building amenities include additional storage space. In the unit, expect to find hardwood flooring and high ceilings. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(Check out the listing here.)


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