1br, 22 River Terrace, Battery Park, $2,810

Built in 2001, this 27-story, 324-unit luxury rental at the pulse of Battery Park City occupies an unparalleled river- and park-front location, and is one of the most captivating residences downtown with its dramatic picture-window panoramas and refined amenities. 22 River Terrace offers a residential experience unlike any other, with access to all the attractive conveniences of this self-contained community, including 28 acres of the City's most beautiful parks, more than a dozen restaurants, and a multiplex cinema screening all the latest releases. The building is perfectly situated between the Esplanade, Rockefeller Park and Tear Drop Park, offering both the serene privacy of Battery Park City and the excitement and chic of adjacent TriBeCa.