Part of every renter’s apartment search journey is comparing building features and listing amenities. Depending on the type of building you live in, these amenities can differ. For example, a listing in New York City apartment may or may not come with doorman services, elevator access, a package room, a fitness center, and more. While these are all great amenities, one of the most sought after are apartments with washer and dryer in unit.

The convenience of having your own laundry in unit, instead of lugging your laundry down the street to a laundromat or downstairs to a common laundry room in the building can not be overstated. It saves both time and energy. Today, we’ll explore the five boroughs to see how much  apartments with washer and dryer in-unit costs. 

What is the added cost of having washer and dryer in unit? 

The exact cost of an additional amenity can be hard to measure. Many factors such as location, other amenities and features in a building, plus popularity of a building can shift and alter rental prices. However, it’s safe to say that securing an apartment with washer and dryer in unit comes with an added cost in all of the boroughs. In fact, based on this Forbes article, this added cost can be as high as 7% more for co-op units with laundry in unit. We looked at the average rental cost of a one-bedroom in each borough and then compared that against one-bedroom apartments with washer and dryer in unit.

Manhattan apartments with washer and dryer in unit

An average one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan currently costs $4,406 per month. If we analyze available Manhattan apartments with washer and dryer in unit, we see that those units cost an average of $4,984 per month. Here are some examples of two different apartments with washer and dryer in unit in Manhattan:

Location: 355 East 77th Street #2 Price: $3,300 This gorgeous queen-sized one-bedroom apartment located in the Upper East Side comes with an LG washer and dryer in the open kitchen. Other great apartment amenities include hardwood floors, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, microwave, high ceilings, and plenty of closet space.

Location: 666 West End Avenue #18K Price: $4,541 Conveniently located in the heart of the Upper West Side, this apartment is spacious and filled with great amenities. Tenants will enjoy modern stainless steel kitchen appliances, dishwasher, large bright windows, and best of all the Bosch washer and dryer. This particular listing is a lease take-over from September 15th, 2024 to July 31st, 2025.

Location: 53 Leroy Street #5B Price: $4,895 This cozy one bedroom apartment in West Village comes with Bosch washer and dryer in the bathroom. In addition to this, tenants will also enjoy the beautiful exposed brick walls throughout the unit along with stainless steel appliances, a fireplace, dishwasher, not to mention their own private roof deck.

Queens apartments with washer and dryer in unit

One-bedroom apartments in Queens are currently renting for $2,750 per month. Using the same calculations, we see that one-bedroom apartments in Queens with washer and dryer in unit, currently costs $3,655 per month. 

Location: 37-25 32nd Street #1A Price: $3,083 This bright and sunny one bedroom apartment comes with the perfect amenities. The LG washer and dryer can be found right in the kitchen space along with a dishwasher, stainless steel appliances, and more. The unit comes with central A/C and heat, hardwood floors, and large windows for optimal lighting. Sign now and get two months free to bring your monthly net rent down to $3,083!

Location: 2018 Palmetto Street #1B Price: $3,000 Our first duplex on the list, this one bedroom apartment in Ridgewood comes with a plethora of amenities. The apartment’s washer and dryer is located on the ground floor which leads to a private backyard. Head upstairs and you’ll get to access the open kitchen and living room space. The unit also comes with an unfurnished roof terrace with stunning city views, perfect for some summer sunbathing.

Brooklyn apartments with washer and dryer in unit

Renters in Brooklyn can expect to pay around $3,254 per month for a one-bedroom apartment. However, if they want washer and dryer in unit, then they may need to pay as much as $4,311 per month.

Location: 597 Grand Street #402 Price: $4,531 This pet-friendly one bedroom apartment can be converted into two bedrooms, which is great for those looking to share with a roommate or have an little cozy nook for an office. Tenants will find great pleasure in knowing that they’ll have access to a private balcony. The unit’s washer and dryer are available for a nominal monthly fee but just in case, there’s also a laundry room located within the building.

Location: 241 Rockaway Avenue #2R Price: $2,650 Looking for a good deal? Check out this unit in Ocean Hill. The unit features hardwood flooring, central A/C, brand new stainless steel appliances, and plenty of cabinet space. The unit’s washer and dryer is all in one and is conveniently located in the open kitchen area space for usage.

Bronx apartments with washer and dryer in unit

A rent of $2,588 per month is the current average for one-bedroom apartments in the Bronx. However, once you add washer and dryer in unit to that, then the average rent rises up to $2,797 per month. 

Location: 299 East 161st Street #903 Price: $2,340 Every unit in this building comes with recessed lighting, high ceilings, oversized sound-proof windows, and central A/C and heat. The BREDA washer and dryer are separate but stacked to provide even more livable space. Sign now to get up to 3 months of free rent.

Staten Island with washer and dryer in unit

Finally, while a one bedroom unit in Staten Island costs $1,700 per month. A one-bedroom unit actually costs closer to $2,877 per month. 

Location: 80 Bay St Landing #9D Price: $3,100 If you’ve ever wanted to live in a penthouse, then this is it. This one-bedroom unit has amazing views of the Verrazano-Narrows bridge and water. Residents have access to a private terrace from both the master bedroom and the living room. The unit’s washer and dryer are in the hallway by the bathroom. Some other great amenities include the huge walk-in-closet, porcelain flooring, and endless building amenities.