Travelers planning to stay in New York for extended periods of time may find it most cost-effective to rent an apartment. A basic one-bedroom (or studio) apartment in Manhattan will cost $900-2600 per month. In addition to the rent, tenants usually are required to front a security deposit (often one month’s rent) and the last month’s rent. Craig’s List (www.craigslist.org) is far-and-away the best source for apartment listings in all neighborhoods and price ranges.
If house-hunting on your own gets too exhausting, some sites will help you find a place—for a fee. Manhattan Lodgings (☎ 212-677-7616; www.manhattanlodgings.com) puts visitors in contact with New York apartment tenants who want to rent out their respective pads for a few days or weeks. New York Habitat, 307 Seventh Ave., Ste. 306 (☎ 212-255-8018; www.nyhabitat.com) finds sublets, roommates and apartment rentals. For help with everything from finding an apartment to renting a moving van, check out www.relocationcentral.com . If you need to find a roommate in the city, www.roomiematch.com aims to match individuals together based on their likely compatibility.
If you’re moving to New York and want help finding a gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered roommate, Rainbow Roommates, 124 W 60th St., can be an excellent resource. (☎ 212-757-2865; www.rainbowroommates.com. Open hours M-F 9am-5pm.) This subscription-based service provides you with personalized listings according to criteria that you specify.
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