Renters know that Manhattan is expensive. As we enter the middle of Spring, median prices for an apartment in the borough has increased again to $5,150 this month. Renters can browse the best Manhattan listings in April of 2026 for under $2,920 to find competitive rental opportunities.
During springtime, renters will now find more opportunities for great apartments. However, renters must act quick to take advantage of the available inventory due to competition from other renters. The following Manhattan listings in April of 2026 for rent under $2,920 offer laundry facilities in unit, exposed brick walls, rent stabilization, and more.
Best Manhattan listings in April of 2026 under $2,920
1. 533 West 49th Street #5FW
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Neighborhood: Hell’s Kitchen
Price: $2,920
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 33.64%
First up this month is a rent stabilized one bedroom in Hell’s Kitchen. Prospective tenants will have access to laundry facilities in the building, a superintendent who lives on the same block. The unit comes with a dishwasher and an home office.
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2. 1731 2nd Avenue #5RN
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Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Price: $2,900
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 39.52%
This Upper East Side one bedroom apartment is perfectly located just minutes away from the Q train and 4, 5, and 6 train lines. Folks who love the great outdoors will appreciate the unit’s proximity to Carl Shurz Park with East River views. The building itself does not offer laundry facilities, however, tenants can still easily access laundry facilities in the adjoining building.
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3. 215 East 110th Street #3A
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Neighborhood: Harlem
Price: $2,400
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 22.89%
Next, prospective tenants won’t want to miss out on this completed renovated one bedroom with sunny southern exposure. This apartment comes with a king-sized bedroom with extra space to set up an office. Note, dogs are not allowed but cats are okay!
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4. 16 East 116th Street #3C
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Neighborhood: Harlem
Price: $2,795
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 10.20%
Lovers of exposed brick will want to check out this next unit. This Harlem one bedroom not only features some beautiful exposed brick walls, but also comes with an in-unit washer and dryer, updated kitchen with dishwasher, and high ceilings. Don’t miss out. Schedule an appointment today.
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5. 76 Forsyth Street #1
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Neighborhood: Bowery
Price: $2,800
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 49.16%
Lastly, we have this junior one bedroom in Bowery. Located just a few blocks from Soho, Noho, Chinatown, and Little Italy, this unit is perfect for folks who want to be out and about in the bustling streets of lower Manhattan. The unit features exposed brick walls, high ceilings, plenty of storage space, and has plenty of sunlight.
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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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