New York/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 11, 2020
Apartments for rent in New York: What will $2,400 get you? 226 W. 97th St. | Photo: Zumper

Curious just how far your dollar goes in New York?

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 scoring affordable apartments in New York if you don't want to spend more than $2,400/month on rent.

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

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226 W. 97th St. (Upper West Side)

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Listed at $2,306/month, this studio apartment is located at 226 W. 97th St.

The unit offers a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. The building includes a gym. For those with furry friends in tow, this property is pet-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

Walk Score indicates that the surrounding area is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

(See the complete listing here.)

166 W. 75th St. (Upper West Side)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 166 W. 75th St. that's going for $2,312/month.

In the unit, the listing promises a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. When it comes to building amenities, expect an elevator, a door person, on-site laundry and a gym. Cats and dogs are not welcome. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address is extremely walkable, is a "biker's paradise" and boasts excellent transit options.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

York Avenue and East 78th Street (Upper East Side)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at York Avenue and East 78th Street. It's listed for $2,317/month.

The unit comes with stainless steel appliances, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet. Good news for animal lovers: The 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, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

248 Wadsworth Ave. (Washington Heights)

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Photo: Zumper

Located at 248 Wadsworth Ave., here's a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's listed for $2,320/month.

You can expect stainless steel appliances and a balcony in the apartment. Amenities offered in the building include outdoor space, a roof deck and a door person. Pets are not welcome. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

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

(Check out the complete listing here.)

348 W. 21st St. (Chelsea)

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Photo: Zumper

Finally, there's this studio apartment over at 348 W. 21st St. It's listed for $2,321/month.

Expect to find hardwood flooring, a dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, a fireplace and a renovated kitchen in the apartment. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is great for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)


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