New Yorkers like to go outside! That makes rentals with private outdoor space a hot commodity. So guess what? We took the work out of searching for these desirable apartments. Here are five great NYC rentals with outdoor space — whether balcony, terrace or garden — for under $3K. Ah, fresh air!

Price $2,950
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Park Slope
Borough Brooklyn

Prime Park Slope is where we kick off our tour of New York City rentals under $3,000 with outdoor space. This homey one bedroom opens to a large private yard that boasts wood benches and a brick patio. The interior is pretty great, too: Original hardwoods, exposed brick, a decorative fireplace and a separate kitchen with a dishwasher. Sorry, no pets.

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Price $2,950
Space Studio, 1 bath
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Borough Manhattan

This studio unit in the Upper West Side sits in the Greystone, a luxury rental building that offers a slew of hotel-like amenities, including a landscaped roof deck. There’s also a gym, bike room and concierge service including dog walking! The apartment is efficient. There’s a Pullman kitchen with a drawer dishwasher, hardwoods and a mounted flatscreen TV.

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Price $2,895
Space 1 bed, 1.5 baths
Neighborhood Stuyvesant Heights
Borough Brooklyn

Here’s a cool 1-bedroom duplex in Stuyvesant Heights. It shares a furnished roof deck to further expand its footprint. The remodeled interior shines: New hardwoods, a new kitchen with dishwasher, in-unit washer/dryer and 1.5 Euro-style bathrooms for the ultimate convenience.

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Price $3,000
Space Studio, 1 bath
Neighborhood Astoria
Borough Queens

Wrap your head around this Astoria penthouse! It’s an alcove studio that offers a wrap-around terrace with stellar views in all directions. The new hardwoods gleam under a flood of natural light. You’ll never want to come down but if you do, this apartment with private outdoor space is steps to everything: Coffee shops, bagels, restaurants, subways, museums and gyms.

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Price $2,900
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Bushwick
Borough Brooklyn

We end our tour of NYC rentals under $3K with private outdoor space in Bushwick. This bright one bedroom is one of 53 units at a striking new development called 260 Knickerbocker. It’s located across the street from Maria Hernandez Park. The apartment features a dishwasher, central air and a soaking tub. Building amenities galore: Roof deck, parking, a gym and laundry facilities.

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