New York/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 15, 2020
Apartments for rent in New York: What will $2,800 get you?306 Gold 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 hunting down affordable apartments in New York if you've got up to $2,800/month earmarked for your rent.

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

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250 W. 85th St. (Upper West Side)

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First, there's this one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment located at 250 W. 85th St. It's listed for $2,704/month.

The building features on-site laundry and an elevator. You can also expect to find high ceilings and hardwood flooring in the unit. Pet lovers are in luck: 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, the area around this address is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and boasts excellent transit options.

(See the complete listing here.)

242 E. 75th St. (Upper East Side)

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 242 E. 75th St. that's also going for $2,704/month.

The unit offers hardwood flooring, stainless steel appliances and a dishwasher. Good news for animal lovers: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There isn't a leasing fee associated with this rental.

According to Walk Score's assessment, this location has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out the complete listing here.)

2217 Caton Ave. (Flatbush)

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Photo: Zumper

Next, check out this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment that's located at 2217 Caton Ave. It's listed for $2,704/month.

The apartment has air conditioning, a dishwasher and in-unit laundry. The building has an elevator. Pet lovers are in luck: The rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

According to Walk Score, the surrounding area is extremely walkable, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(Take a look at the complete listing here.)

306 Gold St. (Downtown Brooklyn)

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Located at 306 Gold St., here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo that's listed for $2,705/month.

In the unit, you'll see hardwood flooring, a dishwasher and a walk-in closet. The building boasts garage parking. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. There's no leasing fee required for this rental.

Per Walk Score ratings, this location has excellent walkability, is great for biking and is a haven for transit riders.

(Check out 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 $2,708/month.

Amenities offered in the building include a gym and on-site laundry. The unit also comes with hardwood flooring and a dishwasher. Neither cats nor dogs are allowed. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

Per Walk Score ratings, the area around this address has excellent walkability, is convenient for biking and has excellent transit.

(Check out the complete listing here.)


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