The five best affordable apartments in NYC (week of November 3)

Catherine St. #14

Two-bedroom in Two Bridges, $2,500/month ($1,250 per person)

If you're as much of a sucker for exposed brick as the average New Yorker, peep these renovated digs. Judging by the pics, at least one of the bedrooms is large enough for an adult-size bed (very luxurious for downtown Manhattan), and there's loads of closet space. Plus, a dishwasher is among the stainless-steel appliances, for those rare occasions when you aren't enticed by the neighborhoods endless Chinese takeout options.

Catherine St. #14

Two-bedroom in Two Bridges, $2,500/month ($1,250 per person)

Catherine St. #14

Two-bedroom in Two Bridges, $2,500/month ($1,250 per person)

133 W 89th St #12

Two-bedroom on the Upper West Side, $2,250/month ($1,125 per person)

In addition to being pet friendly and coming with free access to a storage room, this cozy pad features a new AC unit and a windowed kitchen. We've definitely seen bigger bedrooms, but factor in the shared laundry and BBQ area, and we can learn to love a full-size bed.

133 W 89th St #12

Two-bedroom on the Upper West Side, $2,250/month ($1,125 per person)

133 W 89th St #12

Two-bedroom on the Upper West Side, $2,250/month ($1,125 per person)

318 Prospect Ave #3F

Three-bedroom in Park Slope, $3,200/month ($1,067 per person)

Marked by French doors and a separate dining area, this sunny top-floor apartment also boasts recessed lighting and a shared laundry. Located on a tree-lined street that's rumored to be quiet (wouldn't that be nice?), it's a true three-bedroom, meaning you and your furniture can fit in every room. And the views? They're plentiful and include one of the Freedom Tower.

318 Prospect Ave #3F

Three-bedroom in Park Slope, $3,200/month ($1,067 per person)

318 Prospect Ave #3F

Three-bedroom in Park Slope, $3,200/month ($1,067 per person)

329 Lincoln Pl #4N

Three-bedroom in Prospect Heights, $3,483/month ($1,161 per person)

You can see your reflection in the shiny hardwood floors of this place, and if you're living here, it's likely smiling back at you. Recessed lighting, stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops are among unit highlights, and it's just one block from Prospect Park to boot.

329 Lincoln Pl #4N

Three-bedroom in Prospect Heights, $3,483/month ($1,161 per person)

329 Lincoln Pl #4N

Three-bedroom in Prospect Heights, $3,483/month ($1,161 per person)

E 3rd St. Apt. E

Two-bedroom in the East Village, $3,500/month ($1,750 per person)

Ordinarily this apartment wouldn't pass our affordable litmus test, but throw an extra wall up in that massive living room and rent plummets to $1,167 per roomie, without compromising comfort. The space features a washer–dryer and a marble bathroom, and shared amenities include bike storage and a roof deck. But the real kicker? It's rent controlled. Swoon.

E 3rd St. Apt. E

Two-bedroom in the East Village, $3,500/month ($1,750 per person)

E 3rd St. Apt. E

Two-bedroom in the East Village, $3,500/month ($1,750 per person)