The East Village has undergone many transformations throughout its history. While it still bears traces of its gritty punk-rock past, its nightlife, restaurants, and downtown location make it one of the most coveted neighborhoods in Manhattan. Rental properties in the area are largely prewar walkups, but luxury new construction is popping up too. Overall, the area’s median asking rent is $3,300. Here, StreetEasy editors hand-pick a selection of the best East Village rentals on the market now, from a sweet studio for less than $2K to a massive penthouse asking upwards of $6K. Which one would you want to call home?
East Village rentals don’t get much huger than this top-floor 4-bedroom beauty! Yes, it’s a walkup, but look what you get in return for a little stair-climbing: skylights, a dishwasher, and an in-unit washer/dryer, for starters. On top of that, there’s a gorgeous spiral staircase leading up to one of NYC’s top holy grails: a spacious private roof terrace! Listed by Sandra Makarchuk of GZB Realty.
The Niko is a new luxury building just off Avenue D, with easy access to East River Park and the diverse eateries of Alphabet City. This high-floor 2BR is flooded with light thanks to oversize windows. Other impressive features include white oak flooring, a dishwasher, in-unit laundry, and two big walk-in closets. The building also has a fabulous shared roof deck. Listed by the Niko Leasing Team at C&C Apartment Management.
Old meets new in this appealing 2BR unit. There’s lots of exposed brick for atmosphere and a glamorous new marble and stainless steel kitchen. Besides a dishwasher and in-unit laundry, it also boasts two queen-size bedrooms on opposite ends of the apartment for privacy. What more could roommates ask for? Listed by Kristina Paces of Douglas Elliman.
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Not only is this 1BR super-spacious, it also has oversized windows throughout that keep the brick-heavy interior feeling bright and airy. The fully equipped, L-shaped kitchen is a showstopper, and the bathroom houses a stackable washer/dryer. The walkup building is pet-friendly. Listed by Randall Smith of R New York.
Here’s another 1BR from Randall Smith of R New York, at a slightly lower price point but still pretty great. In this East Village rental, you can entertain from your big, open kitchen (with dishwasher!) while your guests relax with a drink at the breakfast bar or in the bright living room. There’s a washer/dryer in-unit, and the building is pet-friendly.
Modern amenities abound in this condo-like elevator building on the corner of Avenue A & 2nd Street. The unit’s interior boasts a queen-size bedroom, an open kitchen with stainless steel appliances (including a dishwasher), and a new bathroom with a glass walk-in shower. There’s a doorman in the lobby Monday through Friday, and the building has both a shared laundry room and a live-in super. Listed by Caitlin Trevino and Natallia Bryleuskaya of Platinum Properties.
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Last but not least, the lowest-priced of our East Village rentals proves that cool doesn’t have to cost a fortune. While this is a studio, a wall divides the kitchen and bathroom from the main living area, creating a nice degree of separation. A huge pass-through window maintains a sense of openness, and there’s even room for a separate dining area. Built-in shelving provides lots of storage. Listed by Taylor Brady of GP Properties.
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