If you’re renting in New York, be ready to do some research. New York City is the most competitive rental market in the country.
Apartment Hunting Tips from the NYC Housing Center
10 different ways to find an apartment. The City of New York’s official advice. No secrets or tricks here, but good solid information everyone should know. Go>>
SoYouWanna find an apartment in NYC
6 steps to getting an apartment. “A huge demand for living space has driven apartment prices sky high. If this makes you unhappy, Alaska pays people to live there.” Go>>
Help Yourself to Housing
A comprehensive list of student accommodation houses around the city that are sure to meet all your beer pong needs. Go>>
Sublet.com
A creaky rental search website in bad need of a redesign but hard to beat for sheer number of sublet apartments to choose from. Go>>
Rent Direct NY
A long-standing listing of no-fee apartments. Great when you’re looking to dodge that broker’s fee and save some cash. Go>>
eHow… to Find an Apartment You Can Afford in New York City
eHow’s member-written walkthroughs can be helpful. I never trust them as hard truth, but I find them invaluable as a starting point. Go>>
NateFind
New York City has no Multiple Listing Service, a place to see every apartment that is being sold or rented. NateFind claims to have compiled all of the listings out there – effectively creating a much needed MLS for New York. Go NateFind! Go>>
Rent-o-Meter
Paying too much for rent? Charging too little? Rent-o-meter will compare your rent with everyone around you. Now you can rub it in. Officially. Go>>
Craigslist housing
The absolutely cheapest place to find housing in NY. Always email ahead to ensure the places have the basics (i.e. a window and a door) and ask for pictures. Go>>
Finding an Apartment in New York City
This article provides a few 101s about starting to look for apartments. Its written for performing artists but anyone can tap dance with these tips. Go>>
StreetEasy
Why buzz all the residents of a building to see how much they pay when you have StreetEasy.com. Just put in the address of a prospective apartment block you like and see how much everyone pays. Go>>
