With more than 450 square feet of space plus a balcony, smart shoppers are loving this Central Harlem studio. It’s set in Lenox Terrace, a full-service building that offers a doorman, a garden, laundry, and more. Better yet, new tenants score incentives that bring the net-effective rate down to $1,671. Contact Lenox Leasing on the listing for more on this great NYC apartment under $2K.

Our next NYC apartment under $2K is actually right at $2K, but it’s a showstopper! A total remodel has transformed this Hudson Heights 1-bedroom. It gleams with recessed lighting, oak hardwoods, and windows everywhere. The eat-in kitchen is open and all new, with high-end stainless appliances including a dishwasher. Reach out to Jholeyni Pena at Edel Family Management for more info.

Aiming for a great spot in Brooklyn? Check out our next NYC apartment under $2K — well under, in fact! This is an excellent location, right where Gowanus meets Park Slope. Exposed brick, hardwoods ,and double windows in the bedroom are its calling cards. Plus, it also boasts new kitchen cabinets and appliances, including a dishwasher. Charles Ega at Ideal Properties Group is the listing agent.

Speaking of great Brooklyn neighborhoods! This alcove-studio cutie sits a landmarked brownstone less than a block from Prospect Park. It offers a lovely bay window in the sleeping area, which can be sectioned off with a curtain for privacy. There’s also a separate kitchen and a renovated bathroom. This NYC apartment under $2K is for rent by its owner; reach out on the listing for more info.

We head across the Hudson to Jersey City for our final stop. It’s worth the trip! This sweet 1-bedroom is set in a historic brick row house just a block from the PATH train. Be in Manhattan in just 15 minutes — or stay home and enjoy the exposed brick, decorative fireplace, and dishwasher. Great shops, restaurants, and the waterfront are all right nearby. Edward Munoz at Keller Williams is the leasing agent.