Renters know that Manhattan is expensive. Although the median price for an apartment in the borough dropped to $4,950 this month; those wishing to rent in popular neighborhoods must be ready to dig into their pockets. Renters can browse the best Manhattan listings under $3995 in November of 2025 to find competitive rental opportunities.
With summer behind us, renters will now find more opportunities for great apartments. However, inventory of available units will drop as we head into winter, so renters must take advantage of the available inventory while they still can. The following Manhattan apartments for rent under $3,995 offer laundry facilities, lots of natural light, exposed brick walls, and even a private back yard.
Best Manhattan Listings Under $3,995 in November 2025
1. 244 East 78th Street #4C
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Price: $3,550 Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath Percentage Below: 21.11% First on our list this month is this gut renovated one bedroom apartment in the Upper East Side. The unit features it’s own washer and dryer, recessed lighting, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, and more. Located just a few blocks from Central Park, this listing is great for those who want easy access to one of the city’s greatest green space. |
2. 305 West 45th Street #3D
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Price: $3,300 Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath Percentage Below: 17.88% Located just a few blocks from Times Square and Hudson Yards, is the great neighborhood of Hell’s Kitchen where this one-bedroom unit is located. Prospective tenants get to enjoy a spacious apartment with plenty of sunlight, high ceilings, and large windows. This is a walk-up building with an on-site super and laundry access. |
3. 328 West 83rd Street #3
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Price: $3,995 Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath Percentage Below: 14.09% This next unit on our list is located in a building with elevator access and laundry facilities. The unit itself features two walk-in closets, built in shelves, and high ceilings which allows for a large amount of natural light to penetrate the unit. |
4. E 55th St and 3rd Avenue
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Price: $3,200 Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath Percentage Below: 33.33% Want to collect a free $200 Amazon gift card? Check out this next renovated junior one bedroom located in Midtown East. This unit is located in a building with elevator access and has a super and laundry access. |
5. 238 West 20th Street #1C
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Price: $3,600 Size: 1 Bed, 1 Bath Percentage Below: 34.55% This apartment is truly one of a kind. Not only does it come with 11 feet ceilings, a decorative fireplace, exposed brick, plenty of storage space, plus a private backyard. Prospective tenants will also get to enjoy the various amazing restaurants, shops, bars, and cafes close by to the apartment. |
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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 RentHop based on a few factors, including layout, apartment size, features, and, more importantly, price.
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.
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