Renters know that Manhattan is expensive. As we approach spring, median prices for an apartment in the borough has increased again slightly to $5,000 this month. Renters can browse the best Manhattan listings in March of 2026 for under $3,499 to find competitive rental opportunities.
As we leave the winter season, renters will now find more opportunities for great apartments. However, this more other renters will also be searching for housing and so renters must take advantage of the available inventory before they face even more competition. The following Manhattan listings in March of 2026 for rent under $3,499 offer laundry facilities in building, bedrooms with built-in Queen size beds, plenty of natural lighting, and more.
Best Manhattan listings in March of 2026 under $3,250
1. 509 East 77th Street #6K
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Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Price: $3,200
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 30.27%
First up this month, is this one bedroom co-op unit in the Upper East Side. This bright and sunny unit comes unfurnished and includes utilities such as electric, water, heat, and internet. Tenants can enjoy some wonderful features such as a white marble tub, 9 feet tall windows, and beautiful hardwood flooring. The building comes with a storage room, bike room, and landscaped courtyard.
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2. 311 East 25th Street #1F
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Neighborhood: Kips Bay
Price: $3,100
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 30.73%
Next up on our list is a south-facing one bedroom apartment in Kips Bay. This unit comes with features such as elegant French doors, plenty of closet space, open kitchen, and comes with a built-in queen-sized bed platform. Prospective tenants of the unit can enjoy elevator access, a renovated lobby, on-site superintendent and in the future, laundry room access.
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3. 814 10th Avenue #7F
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Neighborhood: Hell’s Kitchen
Price: $3,200
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 25.01%
For prospective tenants who want a furnished listing, look no further. The current tenant of the unit is looking to break their lease and have gotten the landlord’s approval. The unit features a Queen-sized bedroom, ample storage space, and dishwasher. The building itself has on-site laundry, elevator access, and pets are considered on a case-by-case basis.
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4. 168 West 107th Street #1D
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Neighborhood: Manhattan Valley
Price: $2,550
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 46.32%
This recently renovated one bedroom apartment in Manhattan Valley could be your new home. Some features include a windowed kitchen, stainless steel appliances, 10 feet high ceilings, oversized windows, and hardwood floors. The landlord will cover heat and water for prospective tenants.
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5. 1425 York Avenue #1B
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Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Price: $3,499
Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Percentage Below: 23.75%
Last but not least, don’t miss out on this charming one bedroom duplex apartment in the Upper East Side. This unit has access to a shared terrace and a private backyard. Making it a perfect little oasis in the middle of Manhattan. Prospective tenants will fall in love with its modern kitchen, dishwasher, microwave, generous closet space, and queen-sized bedroom. The building comes with elevator access and on-site laundry.
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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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