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

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Published on March 03, 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 hunting down affordable apartments in New York City if you've got up to $2,000/month earmarked for your rent.

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

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Ocean Avenue and Albemarle Road (Flatbush)

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Photo: Zumper

Listed at $1,903/month, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is located at Ocean Avenue and Albemarle Road.

The apartment offers central heating and hardwood flooring. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

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

(See the complete listing here.)

97-28 57th Ave. (Corona)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 97-28 57th Ave. that's going for $1,909/month.

The unit features a balcony. Building amenities include on-site laundry, garage parking and a swimming pool. Neither cats nor dogs are permitted. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

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

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

75-23 113rd St. (Forest Hills)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 75-23 113rd St. It's listed for $1,910/month.

In the unit, you'll find a balcony and a dishwasher. Pets are not permitted. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is a "walker's paradise," is fairly bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

Malcolm X Boulevard and West 132nd Street (Harlem)

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Listed at $1,915/month, this 450-square-foot studio apartment is located at Malcolm X Boulevard and West 132nd Street.

The listing promises hardwood flooring and a dishwasher in the unit. Building amenities feature an elevator and on-site laundry. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score's assessment, 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.)

York Avenue and East 79th Street (Upper East Side)

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Photo: Zumper

Finally, there's this studio apartment situated at York Avenue and East 79th Street. It's also listed for $1,915/month.

In the unit, you can anticipate stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and hardwood flooring. The building boasts on-site laundry. Pet lovers are in luck: 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 surrounding area has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)


This story was created automatically using local real estate data from Zumper and Apartment Guide, then reviewed by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing. Additionally, read on for five marketing tips for real estate agents to showcase local market expertise.

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