If you blinked during the past year, you may have missed the dip in rental prices that came with flush inventory. Renters spent the fall months scooping up Manhattan apartments from the Financial District to Hudson Heights. These days, inventory is slim, and prices are back up. But do not fear! These five great Manhattan rentals for $3K or less are available now. Go!

Manhattan Rentals Under $3K on StreetEasy Article continues below

Price $2,800
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Lincoln Square
Borough Manhattan

Cream floats to the top. So let’s kick off our tour of Manhattan rentals for $3K or less with this Lincoln Square 1-bedroom. You cannot beat the location, near Lincoln Center and less than a block from Central Park. And at $2,800, it makes a super-smooth entry into the Upper West Side market. French doors allow light to pass through the space. Plus, it offers a new kitchen with dishwasher and laundry in the building.  Rachel Schwarz and Reagan Consalo at Platinum Properties are the leasing agents.

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Price $2,400
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Little Italy
Borough Manhattan

Scoring an apartment in Little Italy for any price is a tall order. That makes this renovated 1-bedroom for just $2,400 an eye-opener. More than 75 StreetEasy shoppers have already jumped on this new listing, with a queen-size bedroom and a gleaming new kitchen with dishwasher. It’s available January 5, 2022 — kick off the new year in one of downtown Manhattan’s best neighborhoods for food and fun. James Finelli at Compass is the listing agent.

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Downtown Rentals Under $3K on StreetEasy Article continues below

Price $3,000
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Kips Bay
Borough Manhattan

We head to popular Kips Bay for our next Manhattan rental for $3K. (One month free brings the net-effective rent down to $2,750.) This handsome 1-bedroom comes furnished and is a fab option for Manhattan renters looking for convenience. Explore all the great neighborhoods nearby: NoMad, Gramercy Park, Flatiron, and more. There’s even a fireplace! Sonia Rehani at R New York is the leasing agent.

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Price $3,000
Space 2 beds, 1 bath
Neighborhood Central Harlem
Borough Manhattan

Harlem is calling! With 2 queen-size bedrooms and a massive living room, this Manhattan rental for $3K is a stellar share. And a net-effective rate of $2,750 works out to just $1,375 per roommate — better than any studio. The open and airy space features recessed lighting and a dishwasher in the renovated kitchen. In addition, it’s an amazing location right near all the action on 125th Street. Maya Lifshitz at Voro is the listing agent.

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Price $3,000
Space 2 beds, 1 bath
Neighborhood Yorkville
Borough Manhattan

We may sound like a broken record, but you can always count on Yorkville! This Manhattan rental for $3K is a perfect example. Exposed brick, hardwoods, and high ceilings give it a loft-like vibe. The large, windowed kitchen offers lots of counter space and a dishwasher. Plus, there’s laundry in the building and it’s close to multiple trains. Listed by Robert Glessman and Olof Hermelin at Douglas Elliman.

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