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As of this writing, CityRealty listings show 18,753 units for rent. Manhattan median rents range from $2,632/month for studios to $4,948/month for three-beds, and a new study from Apartment List shows that New York rents are down 2.4 percent since the start of the pandemic in March, the second-fastest decline among the nation's 50 largest cities. Below, we take a look at what can be rented for under $3,000/month.

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45 West 94th Street
45 West 94th Street Central Park West
764 Madison Avenue
764 Madison Avenue Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St.
254 West 75th Street
254 West 75th Street Broadway Corridor
The Broadway, 2250 Broadway
The Broadway, 2250 Broadway Broadway Corridor
61 East 75th Street
61 East 75th Street Park/Fifth Ave. to 79th St.
The Broadway, 2250 Broadway, #3M – Upper West Side

$2,795/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 500 ft2 | Condo
2250-Broadway-01 The Broadway via Douglas Elliman
Sunny alcove studio is lit up with south-facing garden views and opens up to a private terrace. It is in a full-service doorman building with concierge service, fitness center, and common garden. Zabar's, Fairway, Citarella, top Upper West Side restaurants, and transportation are a short walk away. A virtual tour is available for this unit. See full listing and floor plan here.

4610 Center Boulevard, #424 – Long Island City

$2,750/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | Rental
4610-Center-Boulevard-01 4610 Center Boulevard via TF Cornerstone
Spacious one-bedroom in an amenity-rich rental is flooded with natural light from eastern exposures. Interiors boast a generous living/dining area, open kitchen, and king-sized bedroom. The price is net effective to reflect two months free rent on a 12-month lease, and additional incentives are in place. A video tour is available for this unit. See full listing and floor plan here.

4720 Center Boulevard, #621 – Long Island City

$2,662/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | Rental
4720-Center-Boulevard-01 4720 Center Boulevard via TF Cornerstone
Sizable one-bedroom boasts gorgeous Long Island City views, pass-through kitchen, private terrace, and generous storage space. Residential amenities include a fitness center, club lounge, co-working space, children's playroom, billiards room, package room, and landscaped roof deck. Video tours are available upon request, and the building is offering one month OP and reduced security deposits. See full details and floor plan here.

764 Madison Avenue, #4R – Upper East Side

$2,566/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | Rental
764-Madison-Avenue-01 764 Madison Avenue via Douglas Elliman
Charming apartment in a five-story townhouse opens up to a private, west-facing terrace. Interiors feature high ceilings, hardwood floors, decorative fireplace, open galley kitchen, and bath with soaking tubs. It is in a prime Madison Avenue location near the Central Park Zoo, upscale shopping, and Michelin-starred restaurants. See full listing and floor plan here.

61 East 75th Street, #2R – Upper East Side

$2,566/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | Rental
61-East-75th-Street-01 61 East 75th Street via The Corcoran Group
Beautifully renovated apartment with exposed brick walls and hardwood floors is filled with natural light. The living room opens up to a private balcony. The building is well situated near Central Park, Madison Avenue, Museum Mile, and public transportation. The price is net effective to reflect one month free rent on a 12-month lease, and a video walk-through is available for this unit. See full listing and floor plan here.

Talo38, 37-40 27th Street, #2A – Long Island City

$2,561/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | Rental
37-40-27th-Street-01 Talo38 via Douglas Elliman
This is a thoughtfully laid out residence featuring white oak flooring, high ceilings, and oversized windows. The kitchen is equipped with a stainless-steel appliance package and custom stainless-steel cabinetry. The pet-friendly building's amenity package consists of a virtual doorman, on-site superintendent, resident lobby, package room, bike storage, laundry room, fitness center, parking garage, and a common landscaped rooftop terrace. The price is net effective to reflect one month free rent on a 13-month lease. See full listing and floor plan here.

434 Lenox Avenue, #3 – Harlem

$2,550/month | 2 Beds, 1 Bath | Co-op
434-Lenox-Avenue-01 434 Lenox Avenue via The Corcoran Group
Floor-through apartment in the quintessential Harlem brownstone boasts exposed brick walls and hearth, in-unit washer/dryer, and private terrace. The kitchen is outfitted with stone countertops and stainless steel appliances. The 15' bedroom has two large windows overlooking the building's gardens. See full listing and floor plan here.

25-10 38th Avenue, #4B – Long Island City

$2,550/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | Rental
25-10-38th-Avenue-01 All images of 25-10 38th Avenue via Compass
Oversized apartment in a new construction building boasts oversized windows, heated floors, central air conditioning, and private terrace. The kitchen is outfitted with stainless steel appliances. Residential amenities include virtual doorman, fitness center, laundry room, bike room, storage, and common roof deck. See full listing and floor plan here.

45 West 94th Street, #3R – Central Park West

$2,500/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | Rental
45-West-94th-Street-01 45 West 94th Street via Level Group Inc.
Top-floor apartment in a beautiful townhouse opens up to a peaceful private terrace overlooking a tree-lined Upper West Side block. The apartment features high ceilings, hardwood floors, generous closet space, and central heating and air conditioning. The building is close to Central Park, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and several subway lines. See full listing and floor plan here.

254 West 75th Street, #3 – Upper West Side

$2,500/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | Rental
254-West-75th-Street-01 254 West 75th Street via Douglas Elliman
Floor-through apartment in an Upper West Side townhouse has French doors leading to a charming private balcony. Interiors feature high ceilings, original oak floors, windowed kitchen and bath, and in-unit washer/dryer. It is around the corner from gourmet supermarkets, and well situated near public transportation. See full listing and floor plan here.

Hello St. Mark's, 542 Saint Marks Avenue, #707 – Crown Heights

$2,383/month | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 500 ft2 | Rental
542-St-Marks-Avenue-01 Hello St. Mark's via The Corcoran Group
Sleek duplex apartment is filled with light from the floor-to-ceiling windows and infused with distinctive design touches like polished concrete floors. The kitchen tastefully blends stainless steel appliances, bamboo paneling, and glass cabinetry. The courtyard garden is a modern spin on a Zen garden, and the building also offers a fitness center and roof deck. The price is net effective to reflect one month free rent. See full listing and floor plan here.