Renters know that Manhattan is expensive. Summer is ending and median prices for an apartment in the borough has decreased back down to $5,400 this month. Renters can browse the best Manhattan listings in November of 2026 for under $3,500 to find competitive rental opportunities.
During the summer, renters had plenty of competition from other renters for great apartments. However, now that we’re deep in the fall season, renters must act quickly to take advantage of the available inventory due to competition from other renters. The following Manhattan listings in November of 2026 for rent under $3,500 offer laundry access in the building, large windows, on-site laundry, and more.
Best Manhattan listings in November of 2026 under $3,500
1. 150 East 39th Street #901
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Neighborhood: Murray Hill
Price: $3,430
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 9.14%
First up this month, is this spacious studio apartment in Murray Hill. This unit has plenty of large windows for lots of natural light. Additionally, tenants will be able to access a 24 hour package room, doorman, fitness center, on-site laundry, and roof deck.
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2. 330 East 46th Street #3V
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Neighborhood: Turtle Bay
Price: $3,450
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 13.64%
Next up, don’t miss out on this other sunny studio unit with hardwood floors, high ceilings, spacious rooms, and large closets. This unit is located in Turtle Bay with close access to Grand Central. The building has a rooftop, 24 hour doorman, on-site laundry, fitness center, and bicycle storage.
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3. 140 East 46th Street #2S
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Neighborhood: Turtle Bay
Price: $3,500
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 12.39%
Next, don’t miss out on this other Turtle Bay studio unit. It comes with hardwood floors, high ceilings, excellent closet space, and a modern kitchen with full-size appliances. Future tenants of the apartment will have access to a 24-hour doorman, elevator access, laundry room in building, and live-in super.
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4. 238 East 36th Street #3F
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Neighborhood: Murray Hill
Price: $3,000
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 20.53%
Yet another Murray Hill studio apartment that you won’t want to miss. This unit does not allow for short-term rentals but comes with an on-site super, laundry in building, and the landlord is covering heat and hot water. The unit itself has the standard hardwood floors, high ceilings, large windows, and fits a Queen-size bed. One thing to note, the landlord does not allow for pets.
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5. 241 East 46th Street #3D
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Neighborhood: Turtle Bay
Price: $2,995
Size: Studio, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 25.03%
Last but not least, check out this other Turtle Bay studio. This particular studio has high ceilings, large windows, separate full kitchen with microwave and dishwasher, and hardwood flooring. The bathroom shower is a tub and shower combination which makes it ideal for folks who want both options.
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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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