11 Ways To Actually Find An Apartment In NYC

Finding an apartment in New York is, pardon the hyperbole, LITERALLY THE WORST.

Only in New York will real estate agents, Craigslist and “friends of a friend” think it’s acceptable to trick you into living in a windowless box for $3300/month.

Here are the best ways to find an apartment in NYC with advice from real-life New Yorkers who’ve gone through the struggle, so you don’t have to.

Nooklyn

Nooklyn is a standard apartment finding website (rentals + roommates) with emphasis on finding the right neighborhood for you. While they specialize in Brooklyn (get it? Nooklyn?) they do have a few Manhattan hoods as well.

They don’t have as many listings as some of the others on this list, but they’re legit, with excellent photos and lots of helpful information about neighborhood, like where to get the best coffee and find the cutest date-night bars.