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Long-term apartment rentals in New York
Compare 12 sites for New York, United States: unfurnished and furnished lets of six months or more on the portals locals use.
Renting a flat in New York
New York's apartments range from walk-up studios to doorman buildings, mostly in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Because short stays are tightly restricted, travellers often choose aparthotels and serviced apartments, while longer stays use furnished monthly rentals.
Areas to look at
- Upper West Side: residential, near Central Park
- Williamsburg (Brooklyn): creative, one subway stop from Manhattan
- Midtown: central for offices and theatres
- Long Island City (Queens): new towers, skyline views
Local rules
Under Local Law 18, rentals of fewer than 30 days must be registered with the city, the host must live there during the stay and no more than two guests are allowed.
- Under Local Law 18 (2022) hosts must register with the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement before offering stays under 30 days, and booking platforms may not process unregistered stays. Stays of 30+ consecutive days are exempt; some buildings are on a prohibited list. (source, 2026)
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Apartments.com
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Craigslist (apartments / housing for rent)
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Zumper
Offer from HousingAnywhere · you'll book on their site
HousingAnywhere
Furnished apartments and rooms for a month or more, popular with students, interns and people relocating.
- Tenant Protection is built into every rental, covering you from booking to move-in. source
Booked and paid on HousingAnywhere: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. HousingAnywhere's terms
Offer from Blueground · you'll book on their site
Blueground
Designer-furnished apartments run by Blueground itself, for stays of a month or more.
Booked and paid on Blueground: their prices, terms and guest protection apply.
Offer from Booking.com · you'll book on their site
Booking.com
Huge choice of serviced and private apartments, filtered to apartments only. Many rates allow free cancellation.
Booked and paid on Booking.com: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Booking.com's terms
Offer from Agoda · you'll book on their site
Agoda
Strong on Asia and increasingly in Europe, with apartments and homes alongside hotels and frequent member prices.
Booked and paid on Agoda: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Agoda's terms
Offer from Vrbo · you'll book on their site
Vrbo
Whole homes and apartments only, never shared rooms. A good pick for families and groups.
Booked and paid on Vrbo: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Vrbo's terms
Offer from Expedia · you'll book on their site
Expedia
Apartments, aparthotels and hotels in one place, with loyalty rewards if you already book flights there.
Booked and paid on Expedia: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Expedia's terms
Offer from Trip.com · you'll book on their site
Trip.com
Wide inventory in Asia and major global cities, including apartments and aparthotels, with 24/7 support.
- Trip.com publishes a customer service guarantee with 24/7 support. source
Booked and paid on Trip.com: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Trip.com's terms
Offer from Airbnb · you'll book on their site
Airbnb
Private homes and apartments from individual hosts, with weekly and monthly discounts on many listings.
Booked and paid on Airbnb: their prices, terms and guest protection apply. Airbnb's terms
New York apartment FAQ
Which websites list apartments in New York?
For short stays we compare Booking.com, Agoda, Vrbo, Expedia, Trip.com and Airbnb. For monthly stays: HousingAnywhere and Blueground. Local portals people in United States use include Zillow Rentals, Apartments.com, Craigslist (apartments / housing for rent) and Zumper.
Can I rent a furnished apartment in New York for a month or more?
Yes. HousingAnywhere and Blueground specialise in furnished stays of a month or longer in New York.
Are short-term rentals regulated in New York?
Under Local Law 18, rentals of fewer than 30 days must be registered with the city, the host must live there during the stay and no more than two guests are allowed.
Does flatapartments.com charge a booking fee?
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