Finding a 2-bedroom apartment in New York City can be challenging and expensive. Thankfully, you’re not alone in wanting to split the rent with a roommate, live with loved ones, or have a home office. Here are five 2-bedrooms we truly love for under $4,000, from Lenox Hill all the way to Sunset Park. And you can always find more on StreetEasy.
Set in idyllic Lenox Hill, this 2-bedroom has a lovely living room with hardwood floors, and it’s connected to a windowed kitchen area with a breakfast bar and dishwasher. Both bedrooms are well-sized and have decent closet space. The apartment has western views letting in great light, and the building has a virtual doorman and live-in superintendent.
This beautiful Two Bridges apartment has stunning exposed brick throughout the space. Large windows are present in both bedrooms, as well as the living and kitchen area. Details like beamed ceilings, coupled with the exposed brick, create an industrial-chic look. In the kitchen you’ll find a dishwasher and a washing machine and dryer, and the building has a shared roof deck!
This brand new Flatbush building has a 2-bedroom with incredible near floor-to-ceiling windows, white oak flooring, and details like wall-mounted lighting fixtures. The modern kitchen has stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, while the bathroom has a waterfall shower and deep soaking tub. Best of all: off the living room is an L-shaped balcony overlooking the neighborhood. The new development building, constructed in 2025, also has a gym, co-working space, roof terrace, screening room, and more.
The most affordable option on our list is this one in Sunset Park, and it’s quite lovely. The kitchen, which is connected to the living room by an arched doorway, is updated and has a large window, subway tile, sleek white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and space for dining. The bathroom has a full tub, and there’s laundry in the building. The apartment is also rent stabilized — a New York City dream.
In the heart of Williamsburg we have this high end 2-bedroom, which boasts a chef’s kitchen with a dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, and beautiful dark cabinets. Hardwood floors in a natural wood tone grace the space and its two cozy bedrooms. The home also gets great natural light, and has in-unit laundry to sweeten the deal.