{"id":9701,"date":"2018-11-06T15:17:56","date_gmt":"2018-11-06T20:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=9701"},"modified":"2018-11-06T15:18:59","modified_gmt":"2018-11-06T20:18:59","slug":"what-would-be-the-best-nyc-neighborhood-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/what-would-be-the-best-nyc-neighborhood-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What would be the best NYC neighborhood for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"

New York City<\/a> is home to over 8 million people, with five distinct boroughs, and numerous neighborhoods. Each are offers its own unique characteristics, types of apartments, and communal activities. Therefore, some renters may find certain neighborhoods better than others. While some may argue about the best NYC neighborhood, it really comes down to personal preference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re looking to move in NYC, there are several things to consider. You can find the best NYC neighborhood by looking at your budget and lifestyle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Price<\/h2>\n

In a city as expensive as New York City, people are always on the lookout for deals. If price is one of your biggest concerns, but you still want to live in the city, don\u2019t fret. There are several different neighborhoods in New York that are generally seen as more affordable and perfect for those looking to spend less.<\/span><\/p>\n

One neighborhood that is consistently mentioned as one of the most affordable in NYC is Forest Hills<\/a>, which is located in Queens<\/a>, where condos and apartments can be found at discounted rates compared to most of the city. One-bedroom apartments go for a median price of $2,950 here, compared to the median NYC rent of $4,295<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re interested in Brooklyn, consider Bay Ridge<\/a>, which is not only relatively affordable to purchase and rent in, but also features awesome views of the harbor and decent shopping options.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other neighborhoods to consider are: Riverdale<\/a>, Washington Heights<\/a> and Rego Park<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, there are apartment or home deals to be found in most neighborhoods if you search hard enough, but these neighborhoods we\u2019ve looked at are generally the best place to look if you are on a budget. <\/span><\/p>\n

Noise Level<\/h2>\n

New York City is often billed as the city that never sleeps, but if you\u2019re someone that likes your sleep and quiet time, that isn\u2019t a real selling point. However, there are some neighborhoods within NYC that are actually quite quiet and family friendly. One of these neighborhoods is Battery Park City<\/a>, located in Manhattan<\/a>. This neighborhood is busy during the day, but really gets hushed down at night, and is a great place if you like your peace and quiet. Another neighborhood to consider is Greenpoint<\/a>, in Brooklyn. It is a very quiet and subdued place, but commuting into Manhattan from here is hard, so be sure to be aware of that.<\/span><\/p>\n

Other quiet neighborhoods to consider in NYC are: Clinton Hill<\/a>, Tribeca<\/a> and Upper East Side<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn More: Look at our data on noise complaints by area<\/a>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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