What are the cheapest neighborhoods in NYC? Compare Yorkville, Astoria, and Sunnyside.
The West Village, SoHo, and Williamsburg cost more. The video shows two-bedrooms at $4,150, under $4,000, and $2,800.
The West Village, SoHo, and Williamsburg are popular for a reason. If those are the only neighborhoods on your apartment search, you can miss places that fit your life and your budget better.
Before you commit to a 12-month lease, compare what the same budget gets you on Ohana in Yorkville, Astoria, and Sunnyside.
In Ohana's video, we highlighted three two-bedroom apartments that show why expanding your search can be worth it. These are individual listings, not neighborhood averages.
| Neighborhood | Two-bedroom in the Ohana video |
|---|---|
| Yorkville | $4,150 per month |
| Astoria | Under $4,000 per month |
| Sunnyside, 49th Street | $2,800 per month |
Is Yorkville a cheaper part of the Upper East Side?
If you want to live in Manhattan, start on Ohana by looking beyond the blocks you already know.
Yorkville gives you the Upper East Side's restaurants, shops, and parks. Depending on the apartment, you can be near Central Park or the East River and still be in a residential neighborhood.
The two-bedroom in the Ohana video was listed at $4,150 per month. That is one listing, not a neighborhood average. It is a reason to compare actual apartments on Ohana before assuming Manhattan is outside your budget.
Is Astoria cheaper than living in Manhattan?
If you have limited your Ohana search to Manhattan and Brooklyn, add Astoria.
The Ohana video featured an Astoria two-bedroom listed for less than $4,000 per month. For roommates splitting the rent, an apartment in that range can change what feels possible.
Check the exact location and your commute on the listing. The neighborhood name is only one part of whether a place works. Search Astoria and the rest of New York on Ohana.
How much cheaper is a Sunnyside apartment?
The lowest-priced example in the Ohana video was a two-bedroom on 49th Street in Sunnyside, listed at $2,800 per month.
Compared with the $4,150 Yorkville example, that is $1,350 per month, or $16,200 over a year. The apartments may differ in size, condition, amenities, and location. That gap is still large enough to make the comparison worth doing on Ohana.
Should you sublet in an NYC neighborhood before signing a lease?
A neighborhood can look perfect online and feel different once you live there.
Subletting on Ohana gives you time to test the commute, find your favorite places, and decide whether you want to stay. It can also let you try a popular neighborhood without immediately committing to a full year.
Start with the life you want and the amount you are comfortable spending. Then compare the neighborhoods that could give you both.
Find your next NYC sublet on Ohana.
Questions people ask
Which neighborhoods does the Ohana video say people default to?
The West Village, SoHo, and Williamsburg. The suggestion is to compare those with Yorkville, Astoria, and Sunnyside on Ohana before signing a 12-month lease.
Are $4,150, $4,000, and $2,800 neighborhood averages?
No. They are three two-bedrooms shown in the Ohana video. Use them to compare real apartments on Ohana, not as the typical rent for each neighborhood.
How much was the gap between the Yorkville and Sunnyside examples?
$1,350 per month, or $16,200 over a year. The apartments can differ in size, condition, and location. Search both neighborhoods on Ohana before you decide.