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!

Brooklyn Rentals Under $3000 on StreetEasy Article continues below

Brighton Beach

363 Neptune Avenue

$2,300 base rent

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Greenwood

771 Fourth Avenue

$3,000 base rent

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Bushwick

949 Willoughby Avenue

$3,000 base rent

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Greenwood

141 23rd Street

$2,999 base rent

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Stuyvesant Heights

63 Mac Dougal Street

$2,699 base rent

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Sunset Park

6014 Fourth Avenue

$2,500 base rent

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Prospect Park South

50 East Tenth Street

$2,750 base rent

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Sunset Park

6020 3rd Avenue

$3,000 base rent

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Sunset Park

815 52nd Street

$2,850 base rent

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Farragut

1349 Brooklyn Avenue

$2,600 base rent

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Downtown Brooklyn

150 Lawrence Street

$2,970 base rent

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Prospect Lefferts Gardens

61 Clarkson Avenue

$2,750 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!

Manhattan Rentals Under $3000 on StreetEasy Article continues below

East Harlem

320 East 126th Street

$1,900 base rent

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Manhattan Valley

249 West 109th Street

$2,575 base rent

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Upper West Side

163 West 79th Street

$2,875 base rent

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Kips Bay

210 East 29th Street

$2,990 base rent

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East Harlem

22 East 105th Street

$2,400 base rent

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Yorkville

522 East 88th Street

$2,998 base rent

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Fort George

11 Fairview Avenue

$2,200 base rent

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Upper West Side

303 West 106th Street

$2,897 base rent

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Chinatown

82 Bayard Street

$2,795 base rent

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Central Harlem

10 West 135th Street

$2,775 base rent

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Washington Heights

775 Riverside Drive

$2,775 base rent

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Central Harlem

10 West 135th Street

$2,665 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

116 Clinton Street

$2,699 base rent

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Hoboken

115 Washington Street

$2,700 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

523 Willow Avenue

$2,650 base rent

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Hoboken

84 Washington Street

$2,200 base rent

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Hoboken

527 Willow Avenue

$2,300 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

514 Observer Highway

$2,496 base rent

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Hoboken

205 3rd Street

$2,400 base rent

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Hoboken

700 Willow Avenue

$1,900 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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Sunnyside

45-07 45th Street

$3,194 base rent

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Astoria

33-11 Crescent Street

$2,365 base rent

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Forest Hills

68-09 Booth Street

$3,300 base rent

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Ridgewood

1853 Cornelia Street

$3,467 base rent

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Long Island City

38-38 32nd Street

$3,550 base rent

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Sunnyside

43-33 42nd Street

$2,695 base rent

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Astoria

34-17 30th Street

$2,075 base rent

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Whitestone

150-21 Twelfth Avenue

$3,950 base rent

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Astoria

37-13 30th Avenue

$1,999 base rent

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Maspeth

59-85 57 Drive

$2,800 base rent

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Elmhurst

83-30 Vietor Avenue

$2,250 base rent

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Kew Gardens

83-14 Lefferts Boulevard

$2,950 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. 

Jersey City Rentals Under $3000 on StreetEasy Article continues below

Bergen/Lafayette

136-144 Summit Avenue

$2,769 base rent

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Jersey City

269 Martin Luther King Drive

$2,100 base rent

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Jersey City

17 Belmont Avenue

$2,400 base rent

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Jersey City

3 Parnell Place

$2,100 base rent

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Bergen/Lafayette

388 Communipaw Avenue

$2,750 base rent

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Jersey City

126 Corbin Avenue

$1,950 base rent

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Jersey City

73 Court House Place

$2,849 base rent

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Jersey City

112 Neptune Avenue

$2,100 base rent

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Jersey City

21 Wright Avenue

$1,925 base rent

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Jersey City

838 Communipaw Avenue

$2,000 base rent

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Jersey City

54 Stegman Street

$1,900 base rent

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Jersey City

76 Pearsall Avenue

$1,850 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.