Many visitors ask how to find an apartment or room in New York. We decided to share our experience with you and suggest what to expect. First of all, of course, congratulations on the move! For the first time, shoot something on Airbnb. There you can find housing for a week, and sometimes even a month. Of course, the cost will be more expensive than long term rentals. But on the other hand, it is cheaper than hotels and hostels, and you can save on cooking at home. During this time, you will have the opportunity to sort out the situation that has arisen on the spot. Finding something good remotely is quite difficult.
Only if through the Russians, and, unfortunately, they often deceive. When choosing housing in New York, you need to start with what your budget is. Let’s say your budget is under $ 900. For this money, you can only rent a room. If it’s $ 1500, then you can find a small studio, but in remote areas. Most often these are Brighton Beach, Sheepshead Bay, East Harlem, Astoria. Keep in mind that the rental price depends very much on the location.
In the Russian district, you can rent a small apartment for this money, but you will also live among Russian-speaking people and far from Manhattan. In Manhattan, only a room can be rented for this amount. Usually, apartments are rented for a long time from the 1st day of the month, but sometimes there may be an “immidiate” check-in, that is, immediately after signing the contract. Expect that when signing the lease, in addition to paying for the first month, you will be asked to leave a deposit of one more month.
