Sometimes, you just can’t commit to an apartment for a full year. We get it. Landlords often don’t, though — 12-month leases are pretty standard in New York. But if you’re testing out a new neighborhood, or you don’t know how long you’ll be in one place for, a short-term option can be just what you need. These 7 short-term rentals in NYC, and nearby New Jersey areas, all offer leases of less than one year.
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Our first short-term rental in NYC has been recently renovated from top to bottom. This Central Harlem 1-bedroom’s kitchen features stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher. And the spacious living room and bedroom are both drenched in light thanks to south-facing windows. Listed by Yuko Kawai of City Connections Realty.
Care to enjoy the fall weather in your short-term rental? This Lenox Hill 1-bedroom has access to a shared backyard. There’s also a flex space adjacent to the living room that would make a perfect home office or guest bedroom. The building is located right near the Roosevelt Island Tramway, and conveniently close to multiple train lines. Listed by Russell Dinstein and Johnny Correa of Red Sparrow Realty Group.
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This unit in Jersey City offers the option to come furnished! And you get a lot of bang for your buck, including a finished attic space, a kitchen with stainless appliances, and a huge living area. Old-school details like molding and baseboards give the place a classic feel. Parking is available, and in addition, it’s very close to the PATH train. Listed by Levi Rezai of Weichert Realtors.
Our next short-term rental in NYC is a 2-bedroom in the heart of bustling Harlem. Just a couple of blocks from Marcus Garvey Park, you’ll also have easy access to Whole Foods, countless restaurants, and the 2 and 3 trains. The building has an elevator and a common laundry room. Listed by Bonni Lippman and Alena Shcharbakova of Blip LLC.
This 3-bedroom unit in the Upper West Side’s Manhattan Valley neighborhood is just a block from Central Park. It’s also super-convenient to Columbia University — plus, it’s available furnished. Dark wood accents and hardwood floors add a vintage look to the place. Listed by David Jimenez of Oxford Property Group.
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With stays as short as five weeks, this furnished short-term rental in NYC is sure to fit your needs. Set on the garden level of a barrel-front Brooklyn townhouse, it’s equal parts stylish and functional. Plus, it’s located right next to Prospect Park and the B and Q trains. It doesn’t get much more convenient than that. Listed by Vicki Negron of Corcoran.
Finally, here’s your chance to rent a whole house. This short-term rental isn’t in NYC but Union City, NJ, just on the the other side of the Lincoln Tunnel. The 2-bedroom bungalow has a stellar kitchen complete with a dishwasher. In addition, there’s an outdoor patio with seating and a grill. Commutes are easy by bus or ferry. Listed by Ahmed Elshami of Hotpads.
