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Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $1,600 get you?

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Published on April 06, 2020
Apartments for rent in New York City: What will $1,600 get you?20-10 Seagirt Ave. | 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 with a budget of up to $1,600/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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20-10 Seagirt Ave. (Far Rockaway)

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Listed at $1,517/month, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom residence is located at 20-10 Seagirt Ave.

In the residence, you can expect a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Building amenities include a gym and on-site laundry. Animals are not welcome. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address is moderately walkable, is relatively bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(See the complete listing here.)

83-15 Lefferts Blvd. (Kew Gardens)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, there's this studio apartment situated at 83-15 Lefferts Blvd. It's listed for $1,525/month for its 550 square feet.

Look for hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet in the unit. The building boasts on-site laundry. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area has excellent walkability, is fairly bikeable and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2483 Cambreleng Ave. (Belmont)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 2483 Cambreleng Ave. that's also going for $1,525/month.

In the unit, you'll find a dishwasher and air conditioning. Building amenities features on-site laundry and additional storage space. Cats and dogs are not permitted. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location is extremely walkable, is relatively bikeable and is a haven for transit riders.

(Take a look at the full listing here.)

5532 Netherland Ave. (North Riverdale-Fieldston-Riverdale)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 5532 Netherland Ave., here's a studio apartment that's listed for $1,550/month.

The apartment offers hardwood flooring and stainless steel appliances. Building amenities include on-site laundry and garage parking. Cats and dogs are not permitted. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

According to Walk Score, the area around this address is very walkable, isn't particularly bikeable and offers many nearby public transportation options.

(Take a gander at the complete listing here.)

36 Hamilton Ave. (St. George)

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Photo: Zumper

Final, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 36 Hamilton Ave. It's also listed for $1,550/month for its 500 square feet.

In the apartment, the listing promises hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and central heating. The building boasts on-site laundry. Animals are not welcome. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location is quite walkable, has some bike infrastructure and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)


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