During the pandemic, it can feel like a grocery run is one of the only times you actually get out of your apartment. So if you live near a really good grocery store, all the better! We’ve rounded up five Manhattan and Brooklyn rentals that are super-close to Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods locations. These apartments in TJ’s and Whole Foods neighborhoods are all great places to whip up a meal. Enjoy! 

Price $3,400
Space 3 beds, 1 bath
Neighborhood Lower East Side
Borough Manhattan

If you’re looking to live with roomies, here’s a great 3-bedroom to check out. The living area isn’t huge, but it has a pretty awesome kitchen with lots of cabinet space and a dishwasher. And even better, the LES is both a Trader Joe’s neighborhood (on Grand Street) and a Whole Foods neighborhood (on Houston). Incentives bring the net-effective rent down to $2,833. Listed by Phil Martin of Corcoran.

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Price $2,600
Space 2 beds, 1 bath
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Borough Brooklyn

Williamsburg is a hot Whole Foods neighborhood, and this 2BR is just five minutes away from it. It also boasts tons of space — check out that huge living area! There’s plenty of room for a feast, or to set up a kitchen island for pandemic baking. It’s got great natural light and closet space, too. Listed by The Forray Group at Corcoran.

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Price $1,695
Space Studio, 1 bath
Neighborhood Chelsea
Borough Manhattan

This sunny studio’s location offers the best of both worlds. Chelsea has a big Trader Joe’s. And this unit is also directly across the street from the neighborhood’s Whole Foods location. Jackpot! The apartment is definitely small, but it boasts a surprising amount of space in the kitchen. Listed by Moran Khousravi and Helena Majstrovic of Bond New York.

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Price $2,650
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Upper West Side
Borough Manhattan

Here’s a fantastic 1-bedroom right near Central Park, in a full-service doorman building. The apartment is roomy, with huge windows. And the kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances (including a dishwasher). Best of all, the Columbus House is situated right in between the Trader Joe’s and the Whole Foods on Columbus Avenue. It’s just four minutes from each! Incentives bring the net-effective rent down below $2,300. Listed by Elicia Guarino of Compass.

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Price $2,600
Space 1 bed, 1 bath
Neighborhood Downtown Brooklyn
Borough Brooklyn

Our final stop is this super-stylish 1-bedroom. A huge living space and wall-to-wall windows provide a wide-open feel. The open kitchen has a clean, modern look. There’s a center island and stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher. The building is right in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, just one block from the neighborhood’s Trader Joe’s. It’s also only about 10 minutes from a Whole Foods. Listed by Five Stone Leasing.

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