Price $3,175
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood South Harlem

Behold this old-world gem in Central Harlem. The parlor-level home boasts outstanding original details, like copious wood paneling and trim, 13-foot ceilings, and an ornate decorative fireplace. The bedroom is downright massive, as is the eat-in kitchen, and there’s even a private deck in the back! Contact Christopher Crouch at Bohemia Realty for a virtual tour.

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Price $2,475
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Yorkville

Yorkville remains a lovely residential oasis on the Upper East Side, and this 1-bedroom is a perfect perch near the Q subway line. Located on the 3rd floor of a pet-friendly elevator building, it boasts a king-sized bedroom, hardwoods, exposed brick, and new stainless appliances. Check out the video walkthrough on the listing, and contact agent Nick Agostinelli at Elegran for more information.

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Price $2,850
Space Studio, 1 bath
Neighborhood West Chelsea

London Terrace Towers in West Chelsea is always a favorite. The popular complex features one of Manhattan’s only half-Olympic-sized indoor pools, plus a landscaped roof terrace and a fitness center. This bright studio features oak floors, beamed ceilings, and other prewar details paired with a super-chic kitchen remodel (including a dishwasher). Listed by Holly Parker at Douglas Elliman.

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Price $4,000
Space 2 beds, 2 baths
Neighborhood East Village

What a great location on 10th Street and First Avenue — a prime share opportunity for roommates who want to live in the heart of this eternally hot neighborhood. This 2-bedroom/2-bathroom unit could even be converted to a 3-bedroom, with plenty of space to spare. Listing agent Randall Smith at R New York notes that rent is net effective based on one month free.

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Price $2,300
Space 2 beds, 1 bath
Neighborhood Flatbush

Renters are flocking to this luxury rental development near Prospect Park, and this gleaming, bright 2-bedroom shows why. The home features hardwoods, coved ceilings, big windows, and a huge kitchen with dishwasher. Impressive building amenities include a gym, a movie theater, garage parking, and a roof deck. Rafael Gutnick at Lang Realty is the leasing agent.

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Price $2,375
Space 2 beds, 1 bath
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant

It’s hard to imagine a better value in NYC apartments for a May move-in! This 2-bedroom is a great place to spread out or share to save costs, with a bright interior, central air, and and a stylishly updated kitchen with dishwasher. The pet-friendly elevator building has a slew of amenities, including a furnished roof deck. Gift Saengpo-Reger at Nooklyn notes that rent is net-effective based on one month free.

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Price $2,939
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Clinton Hill

The Refinery is an amenity-laden building in historic Clinton Hill. Tenants get full use of a fitness center, a garden, and a common roof deck with barbecues, a wet bar, and television. This bright 1-bedroom unit is extremely well outfitted as well: large windows, high-end appliances including a dishwasher, even in-unit laundry.  Nicholas Lounsbury at MNS is the listing agent.

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Price $1,800
Space Studio, 1 bath
Neighborhood Park Slope

You’d be hard pressed to find a better deal in Park Slope. What this $1,800 studio lacks in square footage it makes up for in location: Just a couple blocks from Prospect Park, and less than a block from the action on Seventh Avenue. Check out the video walkthrough on the listing, and contact Choudry Akhtar at New York Dwellings for more info.

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Price $3,350
Space 2 beds, 2 baths
Neighborhood Jackson Heights

What a great share opportunity just steps from the E, R, F, M, and 7 trains at Roosevelt Avenue. This 2-bed/2-bath with a balcony is in the new Roosevelt Parc complex, which boasts amenities like a gym, a media room, a garden, a roof deck, and more. High-end finishes and appliances include an in-unit Bosch washer and dryer. Contact the Heller Organization for more information.

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Price $1,630
Space Studio, 1 bath
Neighborhood Astoria

This cute alcove studio is small but bright and well-appointed. It boasts a stainless steel kitchen and a separate sleeping area, plus there’s laundry in the building. Located just a few blocks from the N and W trains at 30th Avenue, and close to plenty of Astoria’s best restaurants. Check out the 3D tour on the listing, and contact Elias Marte at DJK Residential for more information.

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