Choose by lifestyle and commute
Compare downtown, Midtown, Upper Manhattan and the East and West Sides based on transport, pace, housing stock and budget.
MANHATTAN RENTALS
Find the right Manhattan apartment before you land.
Compare neighborhoods, buildings and commutes with a local professional who can tour, apply and communicate with management on your behalf.
HOW WE HELP
A clear path from your first questions to the next step.
Understand the building
We explain rental buildings, condos and co-ops, including approval timelines and application requirements.
See the details remotely
Live video tours focus on light, noise, storage, common areas and the surrounding block.
Move from search to keys
We coordinate the application, follow up with management and guide you through signing and move-in.
NEIGHBORHOODS TO START WITH
Four places to start your Manhattan search.
Upper West Side
Streets between Central Park and Riverside Park, with a mix of prewar apartments and newer buildings.
Morningside Heights
A useful starting point if you will study around Columbia’s Morningside campus. Confirm where your classes are before choosing.
Greenwich Village & East Village
Downtown streets, restaurants and apartments around the Washington Square area. NYU buildings are spread across several locations.
Chelsea & Financial District
Two distinct settings: Chelsea’s west-side streets and galleries, and Lower Manhattan’s mix of residential towers and converted buildings.
THE ISLAND AT A GLANCE
Where each Manhattan neighborhood fits.
Tap a neighborhood on the map or in the list. We start from where you will work or study, then narrow down by budget, building type and commute.
WHAT TO COMPARE
Buildings and daily routes matter as much as the address.
Manhattan fits very different ways of living on one island, so we start from your daily destination and compare the buildings around it.
Homes and buildings
Compare full-service rental buildings, smaller walk-ups, condos and co-ops. Amenities, application requirements and building rules vary.
- Services and amenities each building offers
- Application documents each building asks for
- Approval rules in co-ops and condos
- Costs due before move-in
Getting around
Subway access is extensive, but the closest station is only part of the picture. Compare the actual route to your workplace or campus.
- Walking distance to the station
- Transfers on your daily route
- Evening and weekend service
- Door-to-door time at your usual hours
A SEARCH FROM ABROAD
Rent in Manhattan without visiting first.
We start from your priorities: where you will work or study, your budget and the kind of building you prefer. We shortlist apartments that match, arrange live video tours that show light, noise, storage and the block outside, and explain each building’s requirements and costs before you apply.
If you are new to renting in New York, our guides explain the documents landlords ask for and what to do without a US credit history.
NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDES
Go deeper on a Manhattan neighborhood.
Tell us what you need in New York.
We will respond as soon as possible and explain the best next step for your search.