I mean, I'm not sure what your price range is but this is literally the top result on Craigslist right now: https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/abo/d/fantastic-

I mean, I'm not sure what your price range is but this is literally the top result on Craigslist right now: https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/abo/d/fantastic-1-bdr-apt-available/6410581369.html https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/abo/d/fantastic-1-bdr-apt... Granted it's Craigslist so who knows how legit it is, but if you're willing to share with roommates/etc. I don't feel like it's super hard to find a great apartment if you're willing to live further out.