These five 2-bedroom apartments renting for around $2,000 per month represent a holy grail of New York City living, allowing two roommates to live in privacy for $1,000 or less per person. They may not offer tons of luxury, but they are solid deals. And if these options don’t suit your needs, search for more NYC 2BRs under $2K on StreetEasy.

Price $2,000
Space 2 beds, 1 bath
Neighborhood Hell’s Kitchen
Borough Manhattan

If you’re looking to be in the heart of Manhattan, this apartment is for you. This Hell’s Kitchen 2-bedroom is located just two blocks from Columbus Circle, surrounded by restaurants and coffee shops. While it has its drawbacks — it’s a railroad style unit, sadly — it also has great features like an additional home office. Plus, decorative fireplaces never hurt anyone. Listed by Michael Jeneralczuk and Luke Joyce of Real New York.

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Price $2,163
Space 2 beds, 1 bath
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Borough Brooklyn

This Williamsburg 2-bedroom has a renovated kitchen, with sleek white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances — perfect for staying in and cooking. This one is also perfect for roomies, since both rooms have spacious closets and can fit queen-size beds. And to top it all off, Broadway is just a couple of blocks away. Note that the net effective rent is $1,983 with one month free on a 12-month lease. Listed by Michael Zaccaria and Nathan Evertsen of Triplemint.

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Price $2,000
Space 2 beds, 1 bath
Neighborhood Crown Heights
Borough Brooklyn

Here’s another updated unit, this time in the North Crown Heights Historic District. In addition to a gorgeous kitchen, this unit has a bathroom with lots of storage and a tub/shower combination that’ll make you feel like you’re in a spa every day. But the modern updates don’t stop there; the building has a laundry room, so no worries about finding a laundromat. Listed by Levi Cohen of ERNY NY.

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Price $1,700
Space 2 beds, 1 bath
Neighborhood Washington Heights
Borough Manhattan

Stop the presses: this apartment has its own washer/dryer. And it would only run each roomie $850/month. In Manhattan! This Washington Heights 2BR definitely has some great features, like its separate kitchen with dishwasher. Plus, it’s a true 2-bedroom, with generous closet space in each bedroom. Listed by Daniel Huertas and Martin Shore of Green Manzana.

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Price $1,895
Space 2 beds, 1 bath
Neighborhood East Harlem
Borough Manhattan

This East Harlem 2-bedroom’s floor plan is open and lofty, showing off all its 1,230 square feet of space. You’ll have plenty of room for both a dining set and living room furniture here without having to squeeze. The location is also incredible: right near Central Park and the vibrant restaurants and retailers of East Harlem. Taking a walk will never get boring. Listed by Joe Mor of GZB Realty.

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