Thumb 2br, Financial District, $4,620
about 6 hours on site
Michele Gambetta
Elevator, Pets Allowed
Thumb 2br, Financial District, $5,550
about 7 hours on site
No fee
Mitra Shalforoosh
Luxury Highrise, Dishwasher, Doorman, Elevator, Gym, In-Unit Laundry, Outdoor Space, Pool, Terrace, Parking, Pets Allowed
Thumb 2br, Financial District, $5,800
7 days on site
No fee
Selman Sumer
Condo or Co-Op Building, Dishwasher, Doorman, Elevator, Garage, Gym, In-Unit Laundry, Laundry Room, Outdoor Space, Parking, Playroom/Nursery, Pool, Storage Room, Terrace, Pets Allowed
Thumb 2br, Financial District, $6,720
7 days on site
No fee
Selman Sumer
Luxury Highrise, Dishwasher, Doorman, Elevator, Garage, Gym, In-Unit Laundry, Outdoor Space, Parking, Playroom/Nursery, Pool, Storage Room, Terrace, Pets Allowed
Thumb 2br, Financial District, $7,395
4 days on site
David Bucci
Doorman, Elevator, Gym, Pool, Parking
Thumb 2br, Financial District, $5,500
4 days on site
Bill Faiz
Doorman, Elevator, Pool, Gym, Terrace
Thumb 2.5br, Financial District, $4,995
5 days on site
No fee and Reduced fee: 50.0%
Linda Roche 2 other brokers offer a similar listing at this address
Luxury Highrise, Dishwasher, Doorman, Elevator, Gym, Laundry Room, Outdoor Space, Parking, Terrace, Pets Allowed
Thumb 2br, Financial District, $4,400
5 days on site
Jordan Carmo
Doorman, Elevator, Gym, Pets Allowed
Thumb 2br, Financial District, $4,295
3 days on site
Patrick Spadola
Doorman, Laundry Room, Garage, Dishwasher
Thumb 2br, Financial District, $3,350
39 minutes on site
Patrick Spadola 1 other broker offers a similar listing at this address
Luxury Highrise, Laundry Room, Storage Room, Garage, Dishwasher, Doorman, Gym, Outdoor Space, Elevator, Parking, Medium Dogs & Cats
Thumb 2br, Financial District, $3,995
3 days on site
Jordan Carmo 2 other brokers offer a similar listing at this address
Luxury Highrise, Balcony, Dishwasher, Doorman, Elevator, Gym, Laundry Room, Playroom/Nursery, Pool, Pets Allowed
Thumb 2br, Financial District, $3,595
6 days on site
Hilah Hadaway Williams 6 other brokers offer a similar listing at this address
Balcony, Dishwasher, Doorman, Elevator, Laundry Room, Outdoor Space, Terrace, Pets Allowed
Thumb 2br, Financial District, $2,600
4 minutes on site
Anabel Minier
Luxury Highrise, Dishwasher, Doorman, Elevator, Gym, Laundry Room, Pets Allowed
Thumb 2br, Financial District, $4,070
5 days on site
Erich Jones
Laundry Room, Gym, Parking
No_images 2br, Financial District, $4,325
13 days on site
Anthony Robles
Elevator, Gym, Pets Allowed
Thumb 2br, Financial District, $3,075
5 days on site
Adeel Razzaq 1 other broker offers a similar listing at this address
Pre War, Elevator, Laundry Room, Terrace, Dishwasher
The Financial District has a massive supply of apartments for rent, giving renters plenty of options relative to other neighborhoods. Prices of two bedroom apartments in the Financial District range widely, starting as low as $2500 per month all the way up to $10,000 per month. The median price in the neighborhood is about $5000. Rental apartments in the Financial District tend to offer better value than other neighborhoods as they have more space, new kitchens/bathrooms/finishes, and full amenities like elevator, doorman, shared roof decks and in-building gyms.

The typical renter of a two bedroom apartment in the Financial District often falls into two categories: recent college grads sharing an apartment and young families. The neighborhood appeals to recent college graduates that work in the financial sector and are a bit uneasy about the low bang-for-your-buck that Manhattan living provides. Rather than moving into a cramped, old, walk-up apartment in the West Village and paying too much for it, recent college graduates like the Financial District because it has significantly less sticker shock and the layouts are bigger and the buildings are nicer.

If you still think the Financial District is a bit too pricey, there are a few ways to get creative about reducing your rent. Since apartments in the neighborhood are large, consider converting a one bedroom into a two bedroom by dividing your living room into another bedroom. Similarly, you should also consider modifying a two bedroom into a three bedroom and bringing in another roommate. However, make sure you ask the landlord about installing a temporary wall before signing your lease.

If you fall into the young family category, two bedroom apartments in the Financial District are a great fit for you. The neighborhood's full-service buildings have all of the features that make living with small children in NYC manageable: doormen, elevators and washer/dryers. In addition, the neighborhood is quiet and therefore should allow you and your kids to sleep. Alternatively, if you really want to live close to the Financial District but feel like you want a neighborhood with more charm, you should also consider living in a Brooklyn Heights apartment. Brooklyn Heights is extremely close to the Financial District (just across the river in Brooklyn), has great subway access to the Financial District and is a beautiful, charming and quiet neighborhood that is great for kids.
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