{"id":21748,"date":"2026-05-12T15:00:06","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/?p=21748"},"modified":"2026-05-13T13:59:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T17:59:18","slug":"best-manhattan-listings-in-may-of-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/best-manhattan-listings-in-may-of-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Manhattan listings in May of 2026 under $6284"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Renters know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/nyc\/manhattan-apartments\">Manhattan<\/a> is expensive. Summer is quickly approaching and median prices for an apartment in the borough has increased again to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/average-rent-in\/manhattan-new-york-ny\">$5,250<\/a> this month. Renters can browse the best Manhattan listings in May of 2026 for under $6,284 to find competitive rental opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>During springtime, renters will have had less competition from other renters for great apartments. However, as we approach summer, renters must act quick to take advantage of the available inventory due to competition from other renters. The following Manhattan listings in May of 2026 for rent under $6,284 offer laundry facility access, private balcony, home office, and more.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Best Manhattan listings in May of 2026 under $6,284<\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/listings\/2nd-avenue\/na\/76494669\/show\">1. 538 2nd Avenue<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 10px;\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 25%; vertical-align: top; padding-top: 4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/listings\/2nd-avenue\/na\/76494669\/show\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: 1px transparent 888888; border-radius: 4px; object-fit: cover; min-width: 400px !important; max-width: 400px !important; min-height: 300px !important; max-height: 300px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/538-2nd-ave-may-2026.png\" alt=\"Bright and airy Kips Bay unit in May of 2026\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75%; vertical-align: top; padding-left: 30px;\">\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Neighborhood: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/apartments-for-rent\/kips-bay-new-york-ny\">Kips Bay<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Price: $5,500<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Size: 2 Beds Flex 3, 1 Bath<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Percentage Below: 6.19%<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">First up this month is a bright and airy two bedroom apartment in Kips Bay. This large unit is 925 square feet and can be converted into a three bedroom. Prospective tenants will enjoy its high ceilings along with a spacious living room space. There is laundry access in the building for extra convenience. Cats are okay but the landlords is not okay with dogs.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/listings\/33-gold-street\/427\/76361394\/show\">2. 33 Gold Street #427<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 10px;\">\n<table style=\"height: 569px;\" width=\"749\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 25%; vertical-align: top; padding-top: 4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/listings\/33-gold-street\/427\/76361394\/show\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: 1px transparent 888888; border-radius: 4px; object-fit: cover; min-width: 400px !important; max-width: 400px !important; min-height: 300px !important; max-height: 300px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/33-gold-st-may-2026.png\" alt=\"Financial District apartment with duplex layout in May of 2026\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75%; vertical-align: top; padding-left: 30px;\">\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Neighborhood: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/apartments-for-rent\/financial-district-new-york-ny\">Financial District<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Price: $5,500<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Size: 2 Beds Flex 3, 2 Baths<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Percentage Below: 21.42%<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%;\">Next up, we have this Financial District duplex unit with 1,100 square feet of livable space. This unit has two full bathrooms, a private balcony, and a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet. Tenants are responsible for paying electricity but the unit comes with elevator access, laundry facilities on the same floor, and best yet, is pet-friendly!<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; height: auto; background-color: #e7edf7; border-radius: 4px; margin: 40px auto 40px auto; text-align: left; padding: 24px 20px 4px 20px;\">\n<p>Learn more:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/manhattan-listings-in-april-of-2026\/\">Best Manhattan listings in April of 2026 under $2,920<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/queens-listings-in-april-of-2026\/\">Best Queens Listings in April of 2026 under $2,995<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/brooklyn-listings-in-april-of-2026\/\">Best Brooklyn Listings in April of 2026 under $3100<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 10px;\">\n<div style=\"padding-top: 10px;\">\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/listings\/116-john-street\/1812\/76497648\/show\">3. 116 John Street #1812<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 10px;\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 25%; vertical-align: top; padding-top: 4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/listings\/116-john-street\/1812\/76497648\/show\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: 1px transparent #888888; object-fit: cover; object-position: right; border-radius: 4px; max-width: 400px; max-height: 300px; min-width: 400px !important; min-height: 300px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/116-john-st-may-2026.png\" alt=\"Financial District with 11 feet ceilings in May of 2026\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75%; vertical-align: top; padding-left: 30px;\">\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Neighborhood: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/apartments-for-rent\/financial-district-new-york-ny\">Financial District<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Price: $6,284<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Size: 2 Beds Flex 3, 1 Bath<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Percentage Below: 10.22%<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%;\">This next two bedroom bedroom in Financial District can be converted into a three bedroom and is located in a building managed by Silverstein Properties. Features include 11 feet high ceilings, stainless steel appliances, contemporary tile bath, and marble countertops. Tenants will also have access to the building&#8217;s live-in super, 24\/7 concierge, fitness center, laundry, and furnished roof deck.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/listings\/106-fulton-street\/8a\/76361364\/show\">4. 106 Fulton Street #8A<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 10px;\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 25%; vertical-align: top; padding-top: 4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/listings\/106-fulton-street\/8a\/76361364\/show\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: 1px transparent 888888; border-radius: 4px; object-fit: cover; min-width: 400px !important; max-width: 400px !important; min-height: 300px !mportant; max-height: 300px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/106-fulton-st-may-2026.png\" alt=\"Financial District unit with a home office in May of 2026\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75%; vertical-align: top; padding-left: 30px;\">\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Neighborhood: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/apartments-for-rent\/financial-district-new-york-ny\">Financial District<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Price: $5,650<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Size: 2 Beds Flex 3, 1 Bath<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Percentage Below: 19.27%<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%;\">This two bedroom Financial District comes with its own home office which could also be utilized as a bedroom. Prospective tenants will enjoy the apartment open kitchen layout, laundry room access, and elevator access. Tenants are only responsible for paying for electricity.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/listings\/617-west-143rd-street\/2c\/76499304\/show\">5. 617 West 143rd Street #2C<\/a><\/h3>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 10px;\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 25%; vertical-align: top; padding-top: 4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/listings\/617-west-143rd-street\/2c\/76499304\/show\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: 1px transparent #888888; border-radius: 4px; object-fit: cover; min-width: 400px !important; max-width: 400px !important; min-height: 300px !important; max-height: 300px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/617-west-143rd-st-may-2026.png\" alt=\"Harlem three bedroom apartment in May of 2026\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 75%; vertical-align: top; padding-left: 30px;\">\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Neighborhood: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/apartments-for-rent\/harlem-new-york-ny\">Harlem<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Price: $3,700<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Size: 3 Bed, 1.5 Baths<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Percentage Below: 25.93%<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-size-12\" style=\"line-height: 150%;\">Last but not least, this spacious three bedroom unit in Harlem comes with plenty of natural light, hardwood flooring, and is pet friendly. Future tenants will have elevator access and a live-in super. Heat and hot water are included in the rent.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Methodology<\/h2>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/apartments-for-rent\/new-york-ny\">RentHop<\/a> based on a few factors, including layout, apartment size, features, and, more importantly, price.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Not sure how much rent you can afford? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/rent-calculator\">Rent Calculator<\/a> now to jumpstart your apartment search.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Renters know that Manhattan is expensive. Summer is quickly approaching and median prices for an apartment in the borough has increased again to $5,250 this month. Renters can browse the best Manhattan listings in May of 2026 for under $6,284 to find competitive rental opportunities. 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