Two-bedroom apartments can be elusive in Manhattan — studios and one-bedrooms seem to always be more plentiful. But they do exist, even in some of the most coveted areas in the borough, and can save you some money or give you more space to spread out. Here are five of our favorite Manhattan 2-bedroom rentals priced under $5,000, but you can browse even more on StreetEasy.
This Lower East Side apartment in an updated building was recently renovated. It has a well-sized living room with beautiful dark hardwood floors and a wall of windows. The two bedrooms are both queen-sized, and the kitchen area has charming white cabinets, a Bertazzoni oven, and a dishwasher. There’s also a Nest thermostat and recessed lighting throughout, as well as a virtual doorman.
A sleek building in Fort George (just south of Inwood), Forty Sixty Five features this stylish two-bedroom with high ceilings and wraparound windows in the large living area. The kitchen has white solid surface countertops, porcelain tile baseboards, polished chrome fixtures, a quartz countertop and backsplash, as well as porcelain tiled floors and wetwalls from Contessa Dama. There’s white oak vinyl plank flooring throughout and a washing machine and dryer as well. The apartment has keyless entry for added convenience. The building has space for co-working, a lounge with a kitchen, a pet spa, a game room, fitness center, basketball court, and a terrace. It overlooks the beautiful Fort Tryon Park, with easy access to the Met Cloisters.
This two-bedroom, two-bath is an updated unit in a very popular area of the vibrant East Village. It has high ceilings, recessed lighting, and hardwood floors throughout. Both bedrooms are sizable and bright with good closets, and the renovated bathroom has all white subway tile and a glass shower stall. There are HVAC units in every room that are controlled by Nest thermostats. The kitchen has a Bertazzoni stove, a Summit refrigerator, and a dishwasher. There’s also a washing machine and dryer in the unit. The building includes a virtual doorman.
Located just a block from Central Park, this Manhattan Valley unit is large and well-lit. One of the bedrooms is particularly spacious and includes an alcove area and well-sized windows. The bathroom has a glass shower and beautiful tiling. The kitchen area is set apart, which is always a plus, and has sleek countertops. The apartment also has a dishwasher and a washer/dryer.
Designed by the BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group, this East Harlem building, called The Smile, has true design pedigree. With a loft-like feel, the unit has floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed concrete and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen has a breakfast bar and room for a table, and the bedrooms have huge windows with great views. The unit comes with a dishwasher and a washing machine and dryer. The building’s impressive amenities include a fitness club with Peloton bikes and Nautilus circuit training, a spa with a steam room and sauna, a co-working space, a full-time doorman, as well as a roof deck with a pool, barbecue grills, and a movie theater. There’s also parking on site.