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Between Grand Central Terminal, several department stores' flagships, and historic landmarks, Midtown East is the neighborhood that comes to mind when most people think of New York. It is also home to an assortment of new rental buildings rich in amenities that attract a young, professional crowd.
In Midtown East, the average studio rent is $2,628/month; the average one-bedroom rent is $3,208/month; the average two-bedroom rent is $4,607/month; and the average three-bedroom rent is $6,428/month. This puts them above the Manhattan median rent of $2,565/month for studios; $2,985/month for one-bedrooms; $3,500/month for two-bedrooms; and $3,800/month of three-bedrooms.
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In Midtown East, the average studio rent is $2,628/month; the average one-bedroom rent is $3,208/month; the average two-bedroom rent is $4,607/month; and the average three-bedroom rent is $6,428/month. This puts them above the Manhattan median rent of $2,565/month for studios; $2,985/month for one-bedrooms; $3,500/month for two-bedrooms; and $3,800/month of three-bedrooms.
Ready to find an apartment? More rental listings can be found here.
Studios
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![160 East 48th Street courtyard](https://thumbs.cityrealty.com/assets/smart/1004x/webp/b/b0/b0572240401058aeadbfe51fcce7943278958771/160-east-48th-street-courtyard.jpg)
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Life at The Buchanan provides a grand courtyard, 24-hour doorman and concierge, and a prime location surrounded by every city convenience. Everything in this studio is up to date, especially the open chef's kitchen. Read more.
![160 Madison Avenue interiors](https://thumbs.cityrealty.com/assets/smart/1004x/webp/9/94/94253cddadf3ff567791a0dd45c0e02998954702/160-madison-avenue-interiors.jpg)
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![160 Madison Avenue #37H floor plan](https://thumbs.cityrealty.com/assets/smart/320x/webp/f/f5/f52c1fbfdbaeed83a8f26b2370bb01c4044e46ec/160-madison-avenue-37h-floor-plan.jpg)
Amenities at One Sixty Madison include rooftop lounge, elevated private park, fitness center, bike room, doorman, concierge, and valet. This spacious alcove studio has stunning southern and western exposures where you can view the sunset from your home every evening. Read more.
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![626 First Avenue #W46D floor plan](https://thumbs.cityrealty.com/assets/smart/320x/webp/0/0a/0a62a0f48ad514229ed382cbdefae4ae51fb43ef/626-first-avenue-w46d-floor-plan.jpg)
Approximately 60,000 square feet of building amenities include a rooftop infinity pool and indoor 75' skybridge lap pool, Turkish-style hammam, double-height fitness center with climbing wall, playroom, residents' lounge, open studio, juice bar and much more. This downtown-facing studio residence features floor-to-ceiling windows with custom shades, custom oak floors, Nest thermostat, and a Bosch washer/dryer. Read more.
One-Bedrooms
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![30 Waterside Plaza #1728 floor plan](https://thumbs.cityrealty.com/assets/smart/491x/webp/a/ad/ad361c2078cd88114766a9d18bc99f54cb4e657c/30-waterside-plaza-1728-floor-plan.jpg)
This model of urban design offers an attended garage, day spa, three-level health club with an indoor pool, and the city’s largest roof garden overlooking panoramic water views. The apartment features top-to-bottom renovation by Whitehall Interiors with quartz counters and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, oak flooring throughout, ample closet space, and high floor northwest/north views of the river and city. Read more.
![210 East 39th Street interiors](https://thumbs.cityrealty.com/assets/smart/1004x/webp/4/40/40ac6ee1d4be1419e630add5d03ec5b62ca1dced/210-east-39th-street-interiors.jpg)
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From the fully landscaped rooftop terrace and light-filled fitness center, to the striking lobby with a 24-hour doorman and lower-level gaming lounge, Frontier offers exquisite spaces for downtime, exercise, or social gatherings. Residences are well appointed and thoughtfully designed throughout, offering bamboo wood floors, large windows with solar shades, high-end kitchens with Liebherr & Bosch stainless steel appliances along with elegant bathrooms complemented by custom vanities and gorgeous glass tile. Read more.
![1065 Second Avenue interiors](https://thumbs.cityrealty.com/assets/smart/1004x/webp/4/48/48099892428eb1b44b62ced3a79b11ef144e59e3/1065-second-avenue-interiors.jpg)
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![1065 Second Avenue #6E floor plan](https://thumbs.cityrealty.com/assets/smart/320x/webp/6/67/67c07d363011c4d87356aa788de3b268345cb370/1065-second-avenue-6e-floor-plan.jpg)
Aalto57 amenities include 24-hour attended lobby and doorman, Luxury Attache concierge services, resident’s lounge, outdoor terrace with fire pit, business center conference room, indoor field house with basketball court and rock climbing wall, fitness center, children’s playroom, and storage. Each residence features walnut floors, oversized windows, gourmet kitchens with fully integrated appliances by Miele, Bertazonni, and Blomberg and quartz countertops, beautiful bathrooms, and in-unit washer/dryers. Read more.
Two-Bedrooms
![225 East 39th Street interiors](https://thumbs.cityrealty.com/assets/smart/1004x/webp/6/6b/6b372a9daa3c6f3560ad655522b98be4f1408ec0/225-east-39th-street-interiors.jpg)
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![225 East 39th Street #28E floor plan](https://thumbs.cityrealty.com/assets/smart/320x/webp/c/cf/cf68e4dfbc0875cd926e719e49a4303ae6f29360/225-east-39th-street-28e-floor-plan.jpg)
Amenities include rooftop pool, fitness center, hammam, indoor and outdoor fireplace, children's clubhouse and playground, gas grills, and more. This residence features luxurious interiors including floor-to-ceiling windows exposing amazing Empire State Building views, chef-style kitchen, modern bathrooms, and a washer/dryer. Read more.
![150 East 57th Street exterior](https://thumbs.cityrealty.com/assets/smart/1004x/webp/d/d0/d0cc77cea998040b3a257fc7c3941c7ecf1ccafe/150-east-57th-street-exterior.jpg)
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![150 East 57th Street #26E floor plan](https://thumbs.cityrealty.com/assets/smart/491x/webp/2/22/22b052781a3d37822162a712c6d09ddfa2a7e0dd/150-east-57th-street-26e-floor-plan.jpg)
Full-service doorman and concierge building amenities include modern gym, exercise studio, year-round skylit lap pool, and valet service. Apartment features open southern exposure with great sunlight and city views, large balcony, marble dining gallery, fully appointed granite countertopped kitchen, and generous custom closets throughout. Read more.
![160 East 48th Street interiors](https://thumbs.cityrealty.com/assets/smart/1004x/webp/a/a4/a42c67f29367f50a14e007df92ef105cb7a8bfb1/160-east-48th-street-interiors.jpg)
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The Buchanan offers the perfect balance of modern design and enduring luxury in this spacious home featuring a king-sized master bedroom, a windowed kitchen and marble bathroom with a deep soaking tub. Life at The Buchanan provides a grand courtyard, 24-hour doorman, and concierge. Read more.
Three-Bedrooms
![626 First Avenue interiors](https://thumbs.cityrealty.com/assets/smart/1004x/webp/9/9e/9e2aa26f1e6a025f49b65af7d693c69930e2665c/626-first-avenue-interiors.jpg)
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![626 First Avenue](https://thumbs.cityrealty.com/assets/smart/320x/webp/3/33/339bfcde3d5d7e6180346d8635631adc80182fee/626-first-avenue.jpg)
![626 First Avenue #E14B floor plan](https://thumbs.cityrealty.com/assets/smart/320x/webp/6/6a/6a70526b20c651a97a3833b718b011fab2865709/626-first-avenue-e14b-floor-plan.jpg)
This thoughtfully laid out residence features stunning views of the East River, 59th Street Bridge, Long Island City and Brooklyn, floor-to-ceiling windows with custom shades, custom oak floors, Nest thermostat, and a Bosch washer/dryer. American Copper East is crowned with a spectacular roof garden, infinity edge pool with endless views of the East River and beyond, open-air lounge, sky bar and private dining/grilling areas. Read more.
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