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What $2,300 rents in NYC right now

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Five apartments, five NYC neighborhoods

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a weekly column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various NYC neighborhoods. Is one man’s studio another man’s townhouse? Let’s find out! Today, we’re looking at apartments renting around $2,300/month.

A living room with hardwood floors, a dark grey couch, a desk, and a light grey rug.
A kitchen with wooden cabinetry.
A bathroom with black and white tiles.
A bedroom with a large bed and hardwood floors. Courtesy of Halstead Real Estate
Washington Heights

This one-bedroom in Washington Heights is renting for $2,300/month. It has one bathroom, a large living room, and a walk-in closet. The building allows only cats and has an elevator and two common laundry rooms. It’s located on Overlook Terrace, between 189th and 190th streets, near Amelia Gorman Park and the 1 train at 191st Street.

A living area with hardwood floors and the kitchen in the back.
A kitchen with white tiles and white cabinetry. Courtesy of Zumper
Astoria

Also renting for $2,300/month, this 725-square-foot one-bedroom in Astoria has one bathroom, hardwood floors, and a dishwasher. The building doesn’t allow pets, but it has a common laundry room and an elevator. It’s located on 31st Avenue, between 14th and 21st streets, near Socrates Sculpture Park and the N and W trains at 30th Avenue.

A bedroom with a large bed, a light yellow couch, a coffee table, and a wooden desk.
A kitchen with a light yellow stove and white cabinetry.
A bedroom with white walls, a small white bed, and large windows.
A bedroom with a beige rug, large windows, and two couches. Courtesy of Zumper
Midtown East

In Midtown East, this studio is renting for $2,299/month. It has one bathroom, hardwood floors, and it comes furnished. The building is a walk-up and doesn’t allow pets. It’s located on East 49th Street, between Second and Third avenues, near the E, M, and 6 trains at Lexington Avenue/53rd Street.

A living area with hardwood floors and white walls.
A bedroom with a large window, an A/C, hardwood floors, and white walls. Courtesy of Zumper
Kips Bay

Renting for $2,295/month, this Kips Bay studio has one bathroom, a dishwasher, and hardwood floors. The building has a common laundry room and an elevator. It’s located on East 31st Street, between Park and Lexington avenues, near the 6 train at 33rd Street.

A kitchen with wood cabinetry.
A living room with hardwood floors, two windows, and white walls. Louis Cruz for Citi Habitats
Clinton Hill

And, finally, this studio in Clinton Hill is renting for $2,300/month. It has hardwood floors, one bathroom, and comes with a dishwasher. The building accepts pets and has an elevator and a common laundry room. It’s located on Clinton Avenue, between Greene and Gates avenues, a walkable distance to Fort Greene Park, and near the C train at Clinton-Washington Avenues.

Poll

Which NYC apartment would you choose for $2,300/month?

This poll is closed

  • 28%
    Washington Heights
    (269 votes)
  • 26%
    Astoria
    (257 votes)
  • 19%
    Midtown East
    (188 votes)
  • 10%
    Kips Bay
    (101 votes)
  • 14%
    Clinton Hill
    (143 votes)
958 votes total Vote Now