Many New Yorkers dream of living in the East Village. The spiritual home of artists like Patti Smith, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Keith Haring, poets like Allen Ginsberg, and much of the punk scene, there’s history on every corner. There are also incredible restaurants, green space in the form of Tompkins Square Park, and tons of nightlife. Here are a few standout East Village rentals under $3,500, and you can find even more right here on StreetEasy.
This sizable true one-bedroom has a sunny living room with large ceilings and space that can be used for dining. The bedroom is well-sized with its own large window, while the kitchen has great cabinet space and lovely ornamental backsplash tile. The bathroom has tiling in two shades of blue, creating a calming atmosphere.
This sleek alcove studio sits in a prime location: right at the top of Sara D. Roosevelt Park. It’s been newly renovated, with a kitchen using LED lighting, matte tile backsplash, white lacquer cabinets with brushed nickel hardware, and a dishwasher. The ultra-modern bathroom has custom Vega grey tiled flooring, a glass shower door, and a self-closing vanity from London Grey, as well as a glass medicine cabinet.
If you’re looking for something that comes furnished, this one-bedroom is truly charming. Newly renovated, it has a living room with a large window and beautiful exposed brick, and a lofted sleeping area that fits a queen size bed. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances and dark wood cabinets, and the furniture is tasteful and well suited for the space.
Found on the western edge of the neighborhood, this sunny apartment has large living room windows letting in great light. There’s a beautiful chandelier light fixture, and elegant French doors separate the bedroom from the living room. The building has a high-tech intercom and a security system operated with key fobs.
This railroad studio has a pristine feel. Newly renovated, it offers recessed lighting, great closet space, an updated kitchen with a dishwasher, and wonderful natural light. There’s also an updated bathroom, and the building has laundry in the basement as well as a lovely shared garden.