Renters know that Manhattan is expensive. Summer is here and median prices for an apartment in the borough has quickly risen and increased again to $5,450 this month. Renters can browse the best Manhattan listings in July of 2026 for under $5,495 to find competitive rental opportunities.
During springtime, renters had less competition from other renters for great apartments. However, now that we’re in the peak summer rental season, renters must act quick to take advantage of the available inventory due to competition from other renters. The following Manhattan listings in July of 2026 for rent under $5,495 offer in-unit laundry, private balcony, backyard spaces, and more.
Best Manhattan listings in July of 2026 under $5,495
1. 132 St Marks Place #10
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Neighborhood: East Village
Price: $5,495
Size: 2 Beds, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 15.10%
First up, we have this lovely two bedroom apartment in East Village. The unit comes with a spacious living room, open kitchen with dishwasher, and both bedrooms fit queens or full-size beds. Other amazing features include a in-unit washer and dryer and large windows which allow for lots of natural light. The landlord allows cats and dogs.
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2. 314 East 106th Street #14
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Neighborhood: Harlem
Price: $3,495
Size: 2 Beds, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 8.03%
Next up, prospective tenants won’t want to miss out on this renovated two-bedroom apartment in Harlem. This unit comes with an in-unit washer and dryer, marble bathroom, stainless steel kitchen appliances including a dishwasher, and plenty of exposed brick walls and hardwood flooring. Thanks to its high ceilings and large windows, the home receives plenty of natural light.
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3. 1840 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard #1C
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Neighborhood: Harlem
Price: $3,350
Size: 2 Beds, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 11.84%
The next unit on our list for this month is located right across from Central park and comes with an updated kitchen and bathroom. Amenities include central heat and new air conditioning, an in-unit washer and dryer, stainless steel appliances, and hardwood flooring. The landlord will cover heat, gas, and water utility costs!
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4. 207 West 136th Street #1/a>
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Neighborhood: Harlem
Price: $3,550
Size: 2 Beds, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 6.58%
Are you a fan of outdoor spaces? If so, check out this two bedroom Harlem ground-floor apartment with access to a shared backyard. The unit itself features two large bedrooms and a separate home office. Additionally, it comes with stainless steel appliances with a dishwasher, plenty of storage space, high ceilings, marble count and bathroom, and oversized windows for extra sunlight.
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5. 222 East 111th Street #3D
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Neighborhood: Harlem
Price: $3,195
Size: 1 Bed Flex 2, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 7.39%
Last but not least, don’t miss out on this furnished one bedroom flex two apartment with its own privacy balcony. In addition to that, the unit also comes with its own in-unit washer and dryer, an open kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a dishwasher, a walk-in closet along with other storage spaces, and sun-filled living room. Additionally, the building comes with a fitness center, roof deck, and bike room. Pets are allowed on a case-by-case basis!
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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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