We kick off our tour of Manhattan rentals under $3,000 in Lenox Hill. This bright 1-bedroom offers a terrific floor plan. There’s a generous living room, a dining nook, a windowed kitchen, and a king-size bedroom. The building has an elevator, laundry, and a location right near the East River. Nathan Bradshaw and Jessica Vasquez at Platinum Properties are the listing agents.

Here’s a sweet surprise in one of Manhattan’s most iconic neighborhoods: the West Village. Whitewashed brick, built-in bookcases, and parquet floors set the tone. With no bedroom door, it’s technically a studio, but its size and layout make it live like much more. A separate kitchen has new stainless appliances. Kevin Kraljev at Lisa Management is the leasing agent.

Our next Manhattan rental under $3,000 delivers that quintessential prewar vibe. We’re talking high ceilings, original trim and doors, and a grand decorative fireplace. Plus, oversized windows overlook a garden. The open kitchen with dishwasher is a convenient touch. And it’s all just one block to Central Park in a standout Upper West Side location! Etie Khan at Corcoran is the listing agent.

We stick around the Upper West Side for another enviable Manhattan rental under $3000. It’s a fabulous set-up, with a gorgeous working fireplace and exposed brick. A total renovation yielded new oak floors, a new bathroom, and a separate kitchen with dishwasher. The bedroom is spacious, and high ceilings allow for a large lofted space as well. Listed by Robert Forster and Adam Raben at Spire Group.

The last of our Manhattan rentals under $3000 has nearly 400 StreetEasy shoppers calling it a favorite. It’s easy to see why. The renovated 1-bedroom boasts a kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances. (Including a fancy drawer dishwasher.) The new bathroom is sleek and modern. And in addition, the building has a new courtyard to deliver that coveted outdoor space. Randall Smith at R New York is the listing agent.