The five best affordable apartments in NYC (week of February 3)

178 India St, #7

Three-bedroom in Greenpoint for $2,490/month ($830 per person)

The by far least expensive option on February's list, still has a ton going for it. Though this North Brooklyn apartment is not particularly glamorous, the hardwood floors, large bedrooms, spacious closets and shared living spaces combine to make it look easy to call home. And just think, what you and your two buddies are saving in rent you can spend sprucing up the lackluster kitchen or exploring all the cool haunts your neighborhood has to offer.

178 India St, #7

Three-bedroom in Greenpoint for $2,490/month ($830 per person)

178 India St, #7

Three-bedroom in Greenpoint for $2,490/month ($830 per person)

325 W. 93rd, #52

Four-bedroom in the Upper West Side for $4,295/month ($1,074 per person)

Choosing this apartment would not only set your grandparents’ hearts at ease—the Upper West Side was not a location usually featured in the Law & Order franchise—but, it’s also a steal for the neighborhood. For just over a grand you’ll be blocks from Central Park, the American Museum of Natural History and the 2 and 3 express trains. If all that walking makes you break into a sweat, there’s onsite laundry, too.

325 W. 93rd, #52

Four-bedroom in the Upper West Side for $4,295/month ($1,074 per person)

325 W. 93rd, #52

Four-bedroom in the Upper West Side for $4,295/month ($1,074 per person)

22-35 75th street

Two-bedroom in Astoria for $1,950/month ($975 per person)

Let’s not sugar coat it: Yes, this Astoria apartment is less than a block from the eyesore (and sounds) of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway merging with Grand Central Parkway, but living in a spacious two bedroom in such a popular nabe for only 3 figures a month makes the investment in earplugs worth it. Also, you’ll soon be wanting to host regular dinner parties as the living room can easily fit company and the kitchen has plenty of counter space and a dishwasher.

22-35 75th street

Two-bedroom in Astoria for $1,950/month ($975 per person)

22-35 75th street

Two-bedroom in Astoria for $1,950/month ($975 per person)

207 Madison St, #G1

Three-bedroom in Two Bridges for $3,329/month ($1,109 per person)

For a lot of people moving to the Lower East Side is a matter of convenience: Restaurants galores, lots of nightlife and easy access to downtown, midtown and Brooklyn. This bright, sun-filled apartment, with nice hardwood flooring and high ceilings, adds to that convenience by coming with an amazing resident’s lounge. Even if your budget is closer to $1,000, just think of that extra $100 going to unwinding in the shared space that includes a huge, big screen tv, wifi, and arcade games—you might not even want to go out.

207 Madison St, #G1

Three-bedroom in Two Bridges for $3,329/month ($1,109 per person)

207 Madison St, #G1

Three-bedroom in Two Bridges for $3,329/month ($1,109 per person)

Amsterdam Ave and W 133rd street, #22

Two-bedroom in West Harlem for $1950/month ($975 per person)

Located a quick walk north of Harlem’s main cultural and commercial thoroughfare (125th street), this pad is perfect for those looking to migrate uptown. While the kitchen leaves something to be desired—that “something” being counter space and cohesive walling—your proximity to amazing soul, BBQ, African and southern style restaurants will more than make up for that. Also your regular morning routine of blasting the Hamilton soundtrack will seem so much cooler knowing that you’re a stone’s throw away from Alexander Hamilton’s still-standing house on 141st street.

Amsterdam Ave and W 133rd street, #22

Two-bedroom in West Harlem for $1950/month ($975 per person)

Amsterdam Ave and W 133rd street, #22

Two-bedroom in West Harlem for $1950/month ($975 per person)