Looking to ditch the roommates? Studio living doesn’t have to mean a dark, tiny apartment, and it also doesn’t have to be wildly expensive. We picked five of our favorites that span Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. There are also plenty more on StreetEasy!
Check out this brand new Crown Heights listing that gets great natural light via an oversized window. There’s a nook that can be set up as a bedroom area, while the kitchen has custom cabinets, quartz countertops and backsplash, and a panelized dishwasher. An in-unit washer and dryer make laundry a breeze, and the building has a fitness center, courtyard, private dining room, and garden, among other amenities.
Over in Stuyvesant Heights we have a beautiful studio with floor-to-ceiling windows and wide-plank flooring. The sleek and modern kitchen has soft-close cabinetry, solid stone countertops, and under-cabinet lighting. There’s also a dishwasher! Building amenities include a part-time doorman, indoor parking, a fitness center, a terrace, and a landscaped courtyard.
Up north at the top of Manhattan, this Inwood studio has a beautiful view of the building’s courtyard. An oversized window with roller shades, individually controlled heating and cooling, and stainless steel LG appliances in the kitchen add custom comfort and contemporary vibes. For even more leisure, the building has two courtyards, two terraces, and a roof deck with grilling stations and pergolas.
This studio with beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows is found in Woodside, Queens, one of our 10 Best NYC Neighborhoods for Buyers in 2025 should you dream of homeownership someday. There’s an updated kitchen that has stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and a dishwasher, and the apartment also boasts a washing machine and dryer. Elsewhere in the elevator building you’ll find a dog park, music room, and fitness center.
Back in Manhattan we have this lovely renovated studio in Lenox Hill, where high ceilings and a semi-separate kitchen area add space and segmentation. In the kitchen you’ll find a dishwasher, microwave, and stainless steel appliances, while a proper closet (not always a given in studio apartments!) provides storage for your clothes and wares. Best of all, there’s private outdoor space to call your own!