Pricing Breakdown
Furnished Apartment Cost in NYC
Use this framework to estimate total monthly spend, not just list price, before you commit to a furnished rental.
Updated February 22, 20265 min read
Area
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
Manhattan Core
$3,200-$5,200
$4,200-$7,200
$6,500-$11,000+
Upper Manhattan
$2,600-$4,200
$3,300-$5,600
$5,000-$8,500
Prime Brooklyn
$2,900-$4,700
$3,600-$6,200
$5,400-$9,500
Total-cost checklist
- Base monthly rent
- Utilities and internet inclusion
- Cleaning or admin fees
- Security deposit and return timeline
- Furniture quality and replacement policy
- Commute cost and time
Budget-smart tips
- Prioritize commute value over absolute lowest rent.
- Ask for all-in monthly estimate before signing.
- Compare at least 3 similar listings in the same area.
- Use 30+ day filters to avoid mismatched nightly inventory.