Renters know that Manhattan is expensive. As we approach spring, median prices for an apartment in the borough has increased slight to $4,995 this month. Renters can browse the best Manhattan listings in February of 2026 for under $3,200 to find competitive rental opportunities.
In the middle of the winter season, renters will now find more opportunities for great apartments. However, inventory of available units will continue to remain low, so renters must take advantage of the available inventory while they still can. The following Manhattan listings in February of 2026 for rent under $3,200 offer laundry facilities in building, closets with built in shelving, exposed brick walls, and more.
Best Manhattan listings in February 2026 under $3,200
1. 523 West 135th Street #2A
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Neighborhood: Harlem
Price: $2,875
Size: 2 Beds, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 21.23%
We’re starting off with a two bedroom apartment in Harlem this month. This apartment has a newly upgraded kitchen featuring a dishwasher, microwave, stone countertops, and stainless steel appliances. The two bedrooms are sizable and can fit either full or Queen size beds. Potential tenants can enjoy hardwood flooring, recessed lighting in the ceilings, and more.
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2. 407 East 117th Street #2B
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Neighborhood: Harlem
Price: $2,750
Size: 2 Beds, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 24.66%
Next on our list, is this two bedroom apartment in Harlem. This unit features Queen-sized bedrooms with a renovated bathroom and exposed brick walls throughout the living room. For added convenience, there is laundry facilities located directly within the building.
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3. 20 Magaw Place #64
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Neighborhood: Harlem
Price: $2,950
Size: 2 Beds, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 8.85%
This two bedroom Washington Heights apartment located on the top floor of a pre-war building is the next apartment on our list. This unit features hardwood floors, high ceilings, kitchenette, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, and closets with shelving. Prospective tenants can enjoy elevator access, on-site super, laundry facilities, and quick access to nearby parks.
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4. 609 West 137th Street #26
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Neighborhood: Harlem
Price: $3,058
Size: 2 Beds, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 16.22%
The next spacious two bedroom apartment is located in the Westbourne building. This building offers tenants amazing amenities such as full service repair staff with a live-in super, laundry room facilities, fitness center, party/meeting rooms, and bike storage room. The unit itself comes with large windows and a kitchen with stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, and a microwave.
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5. 536 Ft Washington Avenue #F
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Neighborhood: Washington Heights
Price: $3,195
Size: 2 Beds, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 1.28%
This ground floor two bedroom unit is currently under construction and ready for move in for the new prospective tenant. The newly renovated unit will feature stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinet space, all granite bathroom with vanity and tub, and hardwood floors throughout. Prospective tenants will enjoy the easy access to the nearby Cloisters Museum and Bennet Park. There is a live-in super in the building, making it easy for your maintenance needs to be met quickly!
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Released on a monthly basis, the RentHop Best Deal series aims to provide renters with useful market insights and a chance to identify rental gems currently available on the market. These Manhattan best deals are hand-selected by the team at RentHop based on a few factors, including layout, apartment size, features, and, more importantly, price.
Note that, given the fast-paced nature of the rental market in New York, certain listings may receive applications and be taken off the market within days. If you are interested in scheduling a showing or have further questions, please make sure to submit an inquiry via the inquiry submission form located on the listing page.
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