Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a weekly column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various NYC neighborhoods. Is one man’s studio another man’s townhouse? Let’s find out! Today, we’re looking at apartments renting around $5,000/month.

Upper East Side

This two-bedroom co-op on the Upper East Side is renting for an even $5,000/month. The 1,040-square-foot apartment has one bathroom, four closets, and a dishwasher. The building has an elevator, a common laundry room, and allows pets. It’s located on East 63rd Street, between Third and Lexington avenues, near the R and W trains at Lexington Avenue/59th Street, and a 10-minute walk from Central Park.

Greenwich Village

Also renting for $5,000/month, this one-bedroom condo in Greenwich Village has one bathroom, a living room area, and seven closets. The building allows both cats and dogs and has an elevator and a common laundry room. It’s located on 12th Street, between Sixth and Seventh avenues, close to the 1, 2, and 3 trains at 14th Street, and a nine-minute walk to Washington Square Park.

Brooklyn Heights

This one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn Heights is renting for $5,000/month. The 1,020-square-foot unit has one bathroom, a living room, and a smaller room that can be used as an office. It comes with central A/C, in-unit washer/dryer, and a dishwasher. The building has a bike room, a gym, and landscaped terraces. It’s located on Furman Street inside Brooklyn Bridge Park, and near the R and W trains at Court Street.

Midtown

Renting for $4,995/month, this one-bedroom apartment in Midtown has one bathroom, a living room area, and hardwood floors. The building allows pets and has a common laundry room, a swimming pool, a roof deck, and a bike room. It’s located on West 53rd Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue, near the C and E trains at 50th Street.

Murray Hill

And, finally, this two-bedroom apartment in Murray Hill is also renting for $5,000/month. It has two bathrooms, an in-unit washer/dryer, a dishwasher, two walk-in closets, and hardwood floors. Its building allows both cats and dogs and has a pool, a gym, a photography dark room, and a roof terrace. It’s located on East 37th Street, between FDR Drive and First Avenue, near St. Vartan Park. The nearest train is the 6 at 33rd Street.

Poll Which NYC apartment would you choose for $5,000/month? This poll is closed. 24% Upper East Side (261 votes)

15% Greenwich Village (165 votes)

16% Brooklyn Heights (174 votes)

17% Midtown (188 votes)

24% Murray Hill (258 votes) 1046 votes total Vote Now