You’re on the hunt for a new place in NYC and don’t know how to navigate all the information available. Here, with the help of our highly knowledgeable employees, we share the best tips for finding NYC rentals on StreetEasy. Not to brag, but our user-friendly search filters will help you find the best apartment for you based on your specific preferences — for example, must-have amenities like a dishwasher or outdoor space. Ready to learn how to find apartments for rent with StreetEasy? Let’s get started!

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Bay Ridge

181 73rd Street

$2,500 base rent

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Clinton Hill

957 Atlantic Avenue

$2,874 base rent

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Bay Ridge

616 67th Street

$2,250 base rent

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Bushwick

1001 Bushwick Avenue

$2,900 base rent

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Sheepshead Bay

3322 Shore Parkway Sr S

$2,499 base rent

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Farragut

1351 Brooklyn Avenue

$2,450 base rent

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Prospect Lefferts Gardens

1767 Bedford Avenue

$2,500 base rent

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Bushwick

38 Cooper Street

$2,500 base rent

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Flatbush

250 Clarkson Avenue

$2,136 base rent

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Fort Greene

62 Clermont Avenue

$2,700 base rent

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Prospect Lefferts Gardens

11 Midwood Street

$2,795 base rent

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Prospect Lefferts Gardens

1767 Bedford Avenue

$2,000 base rent

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How To Find Apartments for Rent With Basic Filters

So, let’s say you are looking for a rental in Hell’s Kitchen. Just type Hell’s Kitchen into the Neighborhoods box, enter your minimum and maximum price, and select the number of bedrooms you want. Don’t want to pay a broker’s fee? Check the no-fee box. You can further customize your search to see only units that offer virtual viewings and video or 3-D tours.

Expert tip: When looking at an apartment listing, scroll down and take a peek at the Days on Market. Has it been on the market for a while, like more than 30 days? “That may indicate that the landlord is having no luck renting the unit. You may be able to negotiate the rent,” says Deirdre Sullivan, a senior content strategist at StreetEasy. Psst, there’s another instance that allows the opportunity to strike a deal. More shortly!

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Hell’s Kitchen

402 West 45th Street

$2,396 base rent

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Washington Heights

531 West 159th Street

$2,658 base rent

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East Harlem

234 East 106th Street

$2,700 base rent

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East Village

256 East 10th Street

$2,550 base rent

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Hell’s Kitchen

412 West 49th Street

$3,000 base rent

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Hamilton Heights

474 West 150th Street

$3,000 base rent

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Yorkville

1749 Second Avenue

$2,900 base rent

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Central Harlem

210 West 133rd Street

$1,800 base rent

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Central Harlem

210 West 133rd Street

$2,500 base rent

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Central Harlem

210 West 133rd Street

$2,150 base rent

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Central Harlem

143 West 143rd Street

$2,950 base rent

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Hamilton Heights

536 West 143rd Street

$2,800 base rent

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How To Find Apartments for Rent With Advanced Options

Of course, there are more filters for customizing your home search. Underneath the Neighborhoods box we mentioned earlier, click Advanced Options. Here, renters can further customize their search by selecting any combination of settings.

Here’s a list of popular options:

• Custom boundary allows users to laser-target a precise area to search.
• Listing amenities provides the opportunity to see only units with specific features or requirements, including private outdoor spaces, dishwashers, and rentals that accept guarantors.
• Building amenities offers a plethora of choices, from garage parking and gyms to pet-friendly policies and smoke-free environments.
• Nearby transit lines are arguably among the best filters for commuters, particularly if living near the C or 6 train is one of your top priorities.

Expert tip: Now, you can find apartments based on your ideal moving date! “The Move In Date filter is a total time-saver — you don’t waste time looking at places that aren’t available when you need them,” says Michele Petry, web editor, and writer at StreetEasy.

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Hoboken

323 Grand Street

$2,450 base rent

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Hoboken

116 Clinton Street

$2,675 base rent

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Hoboken

217 Monroe Street

$2,500 base rent

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Hoboken

1327 Willow Avenue

$2,900 base rent

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Hoboken

120 Willow Avenue

$2,900 base rent

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Hoboken

234 Hudson Street

$2,450 base rent

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Hoboken

219 Park Avenue

$2,350 base rent

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Hoboken

334 Hudson Street

$2,650 base rent

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Hoboken

205 3rd Street

$2,400 base rent

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Hoboken

308 Monroe Street

$2,800 base rent

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Hoboken

327 Jackson Street

$2,100 base rent

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Hoboken

403 Monroe Street

$3,000 base rent

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StreetEasy Makes Your Apartment Search Even Easier

Adjusting your preferences while searching a specific neighborhood is a cinch. Right next to the Location box at the top of a neighborhood search page, you will find five more boxes:

• Price: Input your rental budget — there’s also an option for no-fee only.
• Beds: Here, you specify the number of bedrooms or click studio.
• Pets: You can click any or pets allowed.
• Amenities: Here, you can toggle back and forth for your must-have vs. nice-to-have features — your dream of renting a unit with a private outdoor space may be possible if you forgo the washer and dryer! The video below this list shows how it works.
• More: This will open up a new pop-up window revealing even more details you can enter, like proximity to subway lines and desired square footage.

Expert tip: Mandira Chawla, a product marketing manager at StreetEasy, says the must-have vs. nice-to-have amenities feature, referred to as StreetEasy Flexible Search, is a true game-changer. “It’s a convenient way to see all potential listings at once and easily compare them by the amenities you’re interested in — winning!”

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Ditmars-Steinway

22-78 Steinway Street

$3,000 base rent

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Astoria

28-18 42nd Street

$2,399 base rent

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Astoria

32-15 38th Street

$4,500 base rent

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Hunters Point

42-20 24th Street

$4,388 base rent

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Ridgewood

1661 Summerfield Street

$3,150 base rent

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Ditmars-Steinway

22-58 47th Street

$3,499 base rent

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Flushing

132-32 41st Avenue

$2,500 base rent

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Flushing

36-21 Prince Street

$4,100 base rent

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Flushing

36-21 Prince Street

$4,300 base rent

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Astoria

26-42 28th Street

$3,256 base rent

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Hillcrest

174-20 Jewel Avenue

$2,800 base rent

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Ridgewood

1853 Cornelia Street

$3,333 base rent

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How To Read StreetEasy Listings

Now you understand how to optimize your search with StreetEasy’s filters. But there are more ways to maximize your home search. Here are some tricks for reading and understanding a listing beyond the basics.

User Saves 

It is a valuable metric for gauging interest in a rental. If you see the numbers rack up fast, you should consider contacting the listing agent STAT.

How To Read Price History 

StreetEasy tracks pricing history for rentals, which can be helpful.

For example, the price history can reveal how much rents have increased over the years. Or, it can show if they’ve dropped recently. If there is a dip, it could indicate the landlord is having trouble getting a tenant — this opens up the possibility for a rent negotiation. 

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Jersey City

42 New Street

$2,700 base rent

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Jersey City

400 Claremont Avenue

$2,595 base rent

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Jersey City

400 Claremont Avenue

$2,695 base rent

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Jersey City

224 Old Bergen Road

$2,600 base rent

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Jersey City

232 Van Horne Street

$2,599 base rent

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McGinley Square

268 Monticello Avenue

$1,962 base rent

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McGinley Square

281 Monticello Avenue

$2,039 base rent

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Jersey City

78 Mcadoo Avenue

$1,850 base rent

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Jersey City

19 Orchard Street

$1,999 base rent

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Jersey City

229 Summit Avenue

$2,100 base rent

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Historic Downtown

200 Wayne Street

$2,200 base rent

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Jersey City

2 Mcadoo Avenue

$2,300 base rent

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How To Find Apartments For Rent With These Bonus Tips

What if you’re looking for something particular — a duplex, for instance, or a rent-stabilized apartment, or a building with a gym stocked with Pelotons — there are two ways to search.

1. If you’re on the NYC Apartments for Rent page, open Advanced Options and enter the info in the description box.
2. If you’re already searching by location, click More on the upper right and enter the info under keyword search.

Another great way to optimize your NYC rentals search is to set notifications. This lets StreetEasy do the searching for you! After setting up your search parameters, click the blue box on the far right that says Save Search. You will receive daily updates of new and updated listings that match your filter settings.

What if you’re done with Spectrum? You can search specifically for listings in buildings wired for Verizon FIOS under amenities.

Expert tip: Sean Ryan, a copywriter at StreetEasy, says, “I can’t stress enough how effective it is that you narrow down your StreetEasy search. Our filters let users cut to the chase and get in touch about homes they actually love — the data bears that out. Plus, you can save as many precise StreetEasy searches as you want by clicking the Save Search box.”

What About the StreetEasy App?

Of course, we would be remiss if we didn’t mention our app, which is available for iPhone and Android.

Expert tip: Cristen Brophy, a senior marketing manager at StreetEasy, says, “The SE app makes it easier to find units while on the go — filter away while waiting for the subway or your coffee order. Don’t forget to check out the amenity filters. Only the three most popular amenities appear automatically. Hence, it’s minimal and super easy to navigate — and the adorable icons are a bonus! If there’s something else you’re looking for, tap’ +More.'”

Our last bit of advice? Be open-minded about neighborhoods. Try searching for the exact criteria you want without choosing a neighborhood. Be specific in price range, the number of bedrooms, and amenities. Then, see where those apartments are in the city. You might be surprised to find a dream apartment in an unexpected location.