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View from the penthouse of L'Ecole at 212 East 47th Street  (Halstead) View from the penthouse of L'Ecole at 212 East 47th Street (Halstead)
The city's market-rate rental inventory has finally flatlined after a precipitous record-breaking climb over the summer. The number of availabilities throughout Manhattan and parts of Brooklyn fell slightly to 21,250 listings but still is more than double the inventory prior to the pandemic. Also note, major landlords in the city often do no list their full inventory of vacancies, therefore the number of availabilities is likely higher. The median price of an apartment in these core areas is $3,075/month with studios asking $2,289/mo, one-bedrooms for $2,950/mo, two-bedroom for $3,996/mo, and three-bedrooms for $5,000/mo. With this unprecedented renter's market, there are still many deals to be had. Below, we unearthed available penthouse apartments across the city asking $3,500/month or less.

In this article:

212 Condominium, 212 East 47th Street
212 Condominium, 212 East 47th Street Turtle Bay/United Nations
The Brownstones, 107 West 70th Street
The Brownstones, 107 West 70th Street Broadway Corridor
Aurum, 2231 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard
Aurum, 2231 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Boulevard Harlem
222 Riverside Drive
222 Riverside Drive Riverside Dr./West End Ave.
346 Lexington Avenue
346 Lexington Avenue Murray Hill

(Douglas Elliman)
NYC rental apartments
Flexible Lease Term. Penthouse with massive private outdoor space. Light, space, and fresh air are all in your Upper West Side penthouse. This cozy unit has an open windowed kitchen with a living area that leads out to your private outdoor space. Walk into the bedroom that has southern and eastern exposure and enjoy natural light throughout the day.

(Corcoran)
This pristine ultra-bright south facing 1 bedroom has a long list of features and amenities that include 9-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, over-sized windows, balcony, washer and dryer, private storage room, open kitchen with Bosch stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, and a mosaic-tiled bathroom with soaking tub and heated towel rack.

655 Second Avenue
655 Second Avenue, #PHB
No broker fee! Enjoy this unique 1 bedroom duplex penthouse with an extensive private terrace in Murray Hill! Features open-concept gourmet kitchen equipped with custom white cabinetry plus stainless steel appliances, including dishwasher.

Duplex Condos (BHS)
No Fee! High Floor, modern Duplex One Bedroom, One Bath Penthouse with terrace! Sunlight flooded throughout, high ceilings, an open concept custom kitchen outfitted with Italian wood cabinetry, full sized stainless steel appliances with a Sub Zero refrigerator, Viking stove, Bosch dishwasher and LG microwave, and Stone countertops. This luxurious apartment is pin-drop quiet with insulated double-paned noise reduction windows.

MNS
1328 Fulton Street
No Fee 2 Bedroom with Terrace Now Available! Offering 2.5 Months Free for Immediate Move-ins. Located in historic Bed-Stuy, 1328 Fulton offers no fee studios - 3 bedroom luxury residences.

Never lived-in, this South facing unit is equipped with an in-unit WASHER/DRYER as well as a balcony flooded with sunlight. Only three flights up! The kitchen has an open and airy feeling but was designed with functionality in mind, offering full-sized stainless steel appliances, including a dishwasher and a side-by-side refrigerator.

(Compass)
Welcome to your Two-Bedroom Penthouse! Take in the beautiful panoramic views from your own private terrace. The home features: Open Kitchen with Caesar Stone Counter-tops & Back-splash; Jenn Air Appliances and a Bosch washer/dryer.

(Corcoran)
Best Deal Going!! **1.5 baths and a Huge Outdoor Space In the Heart of it ALL** PLUS No Fee and One Month Free Rent. **Amortized Rent is **$2888** - -**Gross Rent is $3150.** You've got the Chrysler Building at your front door and the Empire State Building at your back door!

High above it all, you will love this tastefully renovated one bedroom with balcony, now available furnished ($3700) or unfurnished ($3350). Features include an open kitchen with granite countertops, tiled backsplash, and stainless appliances. Do you need an office desk and space - it has it!

Long Island City
Most unique one-bedroom penthouse with duplexed bedroom & home office in the heart of Long Island City. This unit has it all: high ceilings, floor to ceiling windows with privacy glass, hardwood floors, washer dryer in unit, windowed bathroom with heated floors, balcony with city views, and water, gas, heat, and AC all included in the rent.

Beautiful Studio with PRIVATE OUTDOOR SPACE! New on the market! New Incentive! 2.5 months free for Immediate to 7/15 move-in Welcome to the Rivington House, Studio is West facing unit with updated renovation consist of: - Private Roof Deck Space - Laundry in-unit! - Loft like Ceilings Stainless steel appliance - Marble bath - Hardwood flooring - Central A/C and Heating - Dishwasher. Net rent advertised with 2.5 months free on 12.5-month lease

Revel in simply divine, al fresco evenings on your spacious, private roof deck in this grand, south-facing, one-bedroom penthouse on the fifth floor of The Brownstones, a handsome row of walk-up townhouses one avenue away from Central Park.

No Brokers Fee! (CYOF) In a time when private outdoor space is more valuable than ever, savor morning coffee on your sunny, private terrace, surrounded by plants, flowers, and even the sounds of birds. Enjoy cocktails with friends as the sunsets over Greenwich Village rooftops and romantic, candlelit dinners as the city lights come up on One World Trade Center and other historic buildings. > Located on the top floor of an immaculate and well maintained Art Deco, elevator building on quiet street.

An Outdoor Lover's Dream at Residence PH-9! Welcome to this rare offering! This expansive one-bedroom Pent House is one of a kind and includes the luxury of a PRIVATE 765 square foot terrace. With southern and eastern exposure this Pent House is flooded with natural light all day long.

An Outdoor Lover's Dream at Residence PH-9! Welcome to this rare offering! This expansive one-bedroom Pent House is one of a kind and includes the luxury of a PRIVATE 765 square foot terrace. With southern and eastern exposure this Pent House is flooded with natural light all day long.TOP FLOOR ONE BEDROOM -- Close to Gramercy, Madison Park, and the Flatiron, this chic 1BR/1BA penthouse is truly a rare find. With 681 square feet of living space and floor-to-ceiling windows, plus an additional balcony, this home is both sun-drenched and modern. Apartment features include two-inch white oak floors, a brand new kitchen boasting custom white lacquer cabinetry, designer stainless steel appliances, Quartz stone countertops with glass tile backsplashes, and a gorgeous bathroom with a deep soaking tub, over-sized rain shower, custom walnut vanity, and modern Vasser fixtures.

Beautuful Penthouse 4E - highest floor corner alcove studio in the building, approx. 600 sq.ft. with 11 foot ceilings, outstanding light from Western and Northern exposures, excellent condition, marble bathroom, and ample closet space.

Introducing unit PH 3 for rent at The Cereza at 1790 Third Ave. This sun-drenched one-bedroom residence features floor-to-ceiling windows, 6-inch European white oak floors, PTAC heating, and cooling units, and a stackable Bosch washer and dryer. The open kitchen features integrated Bosch appliances, custom Tiger Industries painted wood cabinetry, and Caesarstone Calacatta Nuvo countertops and backsplashes.