Need a New Place Quick? These Rentals Are Ready for a January Move-In

It’s the story of the season: A fabulous Manhattan apartment can now be yours for significantly less than its previous rental rate. In this case, it’s a 2-bedroom at Tomkins Square Plaza, in the heart of East Village. This sharable NYC apartment for a January move-in is now asking $3,100 per month, down from $4,650. It’s outfitted with a balcony and a dishwasher, plus the building offers a doorman, rooftop terrace, gym, and laundry. The leasing agent is Millie Stallings at the Downtown LLC.

This Hell’s Kitchen 1-bedroom comes with incentives that bring the rent down to $1,595. In pre-pandemic days, that would barely have covered a studio in this chock-full-of-fun neighborhood. A new kitchen offers stainless appliances, including a dishwasher. This walkup building boasts a central location within walking distance to Columbus Circle, Central Park, and Hudson River Park. Val Goldberg at Harlington is the listing agent.

This bright 2-bedroom in Upper Manhattan spans 850 square feet and boasts stellar Hudson River views. A renovation brings a shine to the hardwoods and delivers a custom kitchen with stone counters. It’s located in the pet-friendly Riverside Park Community, a 6-building rental complex that offers a doorman, elevator, parking, and laundry. Katie Kahanovitz, Dalton Blaine, and Jacob Schirmer at Compass are the listing agents.

This prewar 2-bedroom retains charming details, like French doors and moldings. But the renovated interior also includes refinished hardwoods and a bright, white kitchen that’s big enough to eat in. Plus, the bathroom sports wainscoting and a fabulous claw-foot tub. Both bedrooms are queen-size, and the A, C, and 1 trains are right nearby. Brian Totin at Corcoran is the listing agent.

Next we head to Brooklyn, where one of New York’s most beloved neighborhoods gets even better in this loft-like 1-bedroom. The location alone is enough to sell this NYC apartment for a January move-in. But look at that bold interior, gleaming with natural light. There’s refinished hardwoods, beamed ceilings, and a new, open kitchen with dishwasher. A flat $75 fee covers all utilities. No wonder more than 220 StreetEasy shoppers call this a favorite. The listing broker is Jonathan Wachtel.

Here’s a great play in Fort Greene. The large 1-bedroom is in tip-top condition, with a balcony, central air, and huge windows. The eight-unit building is pet friendly and also offers a roof deck and central laundry. Plus, five amazing parks and the Brooklyn Navy Yard (with that amazing new Wegmans!) are all nearby. Listed by Laura Barber and Brooke Barber at Brooklyn Group.

Text your best friends and ask if they’re ready for a super-sweet space in Clinton Hill. With 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, this is a tremendous share after a total renovation. It boasts gorgeous hardwood floors, a separate kitchen with dishwasher, a big bay window in the living room, and more. A shared yard, bike storage, and laundry in the building seals the deal. Two months free on a 12-month lease brings the net-effective rent down to $3,329. Listed by Akelius Real Estate Management.

Heads up, roommates! Each bedroom in this 900-square-foot 2BR in Stuy Heights has big windows, a big closet, and fits a king-size bed. And at $2K per month, you can keep costs low while still feeling great about being home. There’s a dishwasher, new floors, and plenty of sun, too. Plus there’s a washer/dryer hookup! Rami Avadi at Skyline Group is the leasing agent.

This Ditmars-Steinway listing is quintessential Astoria living, with French doors, moldings, parquet floors, and an eat-in kitchen. The large first-floor home shares a backyard with the building’s other four units. It echoes the low-key vibe of this desirable Queens enclave, close to a slew of great food options. Minas Styponias at Modern Spaces has the listing.

With incentives knocking the rent below $1,500, this inviting 1-bedroom makes an affordable and spacious home in Jackson Heights. Easy access to the 7 subway line puts Manhattan just four stops away — not that you need to go anywhere! The prewar rental building is well maintained, with a large lobby and live-in super. Ismail Yazici at MNS is the listing agent.