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What Renters Like and Dislike

What Renters Like and Dislike About Lower East Side New York

My neighborhood has a lot of bars and shops but I do feel safe do to lie life people hanging around the streets at all hours

Lots of stores, restaurants and shops. Many high end residential buildings. Well known neighborhood.

The community is full of trees, green in the day and shady at night. In the vicinity of the street lamp, the hazy light from the branches and leaves to the tree added rings of halo, from a distance, the tree crown as enveloped in a halo.

The snacks near our community are delicious and convenient. The snacks near our community are delicious and convenient. The nearby leisure and entertainment are abundant and the environment is very beautifuThe snacks near our community are delicious and convenient. The nearby leisure and entertainment are abundant and the environment is very beautifulThe nearby leisure and entertainment are abundant and the environment is very beautiful

The community is quiet and clean.I like to go to the park and hold outdoor activities with my family

Police are every so that there will no crime and school is very close to the area so I don't have to spend no money on transport to school

Who Lives Here

Lower East Side New York Demographics

Education

High School

28%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

18%

Master's

7%

Doctorate

37%

Family Size

2 people

51%

3 people

24%

4 people

20%

5 people

4%

6+ people

1%

Household Income

0-50k

54%

50-100k

20%

100-150k

12%

150-200k

5%

200k+

9%

Age

0-10

7%

10-20

8%

20-45

40%

45-65

26%

65+

19%

Affordability

How expensive is it in Lower East Side New York?

Percentage: 4/54/5

Renters gave this area a 4 out of 5 for affordability

Rent Trends

Studio1 Bed2 Beds3 Beds
Nov '23-$3195$1675-
Oct '23-$3195$1675-
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Mar '23-$3022$1675-
Feb '23-$2848$1675-
Jan '23-$2674$1725-
Dec '22-$2500$1725-
Nov '22-$2600$1525-

*The rent information included in this summary is based on a median calculation of multifamily rental property inventory on Apartment Guide and Rent.com over the past 12-months and is for illustrative purposes only. This information does not constitute a pricing guarantee or financial advice related to the rental market.

Getting Around Lower East Side New York

Lower East Side New York Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

9%

15-30 Mins

27%

30-40 Mins

28%

40-60 Mins

23%

60+ Mins

12%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 100100

Walk Score®

Walkable

Yes

Say 8 of 13 renters

Has Sidewalks

No

Say 8 of 13 renters

Percentage: 9797

Bike Score®

Bike Friendly

No

Say 8 of 13 renters

Percentage: 100100

Transit Score®

They Are Located Near Public Transportation

Yes

Say 10 of 13 renters

Need A Car

No

Say 8 of 13 renters

Top Scores: Restaurant, Coffee, Retail

Things To Do In Lower East Side New York

Top Score

Restaurants

4/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Cooking skills not required in Lower East Side New York.

  1. A high number of restaurants per resident
  2. 97% more restaurants than average
  3. 66% more restaurants than areas of a similar size

Coffee

4/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Lower East Side New York is espresso-ing itself in all the right ways.

  1. Few coffee shops per resident
  2. 94% more coffee shops than average
  3. 30% more coffee shops than areas of a similar size

Retail Shops

4/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Lower East Side New York's retail scene is in the bag.

  1. Few shops per resident
  2. 85% more shops than average
  3. Far fewer shops than areas of a similar size

Pet Services

3.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Sit. Stay. Good boy. Lower East Side New York is a good place for pets.

  1. Few pet facilities per resident
  2. 84% more pet facilities than average
  3. 83% fewer pet facilities than areas of a similar size

Gas Stations

3.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Filling stations in Lower East Side New York are at full-throttle!

  1. Few gas stations per resident
  2. An average number of gas stations
  3. A standard number of gas stations compared to areas of a similar size

Parks

3/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Lower East Side New York is shrubby, not shabby.

  1. A high number of parks per resident
  2. 95% more parks than average
  3. 32% more parks than areas of a similar size

Fine Arts

3/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Lower East Side New York has the right frame of mind for art.

  1. A high number of fine art centers per resident
  2. 98% more fine art centers than average
  3. 81% more fine art centers than areas of a similar size

Grocery Stores

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Not bad on the supermarket score. Lower East Side New York gets an average rating.

  1. Few grocery stores per resident
  2. An average number of grocery stores
  3. A standard number of grocery stores compared to areas of a similar size

Nightlife

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Nightlife is on the rocks in Lower East Side New York.

  1. A high number of bars and clubs per resident
  2. 96% more bars and clubs than average
  3. 68% more bars and clubs than areas of a similar size

Health and Fitness

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Cardio is hale and hardy in Lower East Side New York.

  1. Few gyms per resident
  2. An average number of gyms
  3. A standard number of gyms compared to areas of a similar size

Theaters

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Lower East Side New York sits in the middle of the pack for theater.

  1. A high number of theaters per resident
  2. 97% more theaters than average
  3. 67% more theaters than areas of a similar size

Amusement Parks

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Not exactly a Tilt-a-Whirl, but there's fun to be had.

  1. Few amusement parks per resident
  2. An average number of amusement parks
  3. A standard number of amusement parks compared to areas of a similar size

Medical Care

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Healthcare in Lower East Side New York doesn't tip the scales.

  1. A high number of medical facilities per resident
  2. 92% more medical facilities than average
  3. 37% more medical facilities than areas of a similar size

Childcare

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Lower East Side New York is low on childcare options so get on the waiting list early.

  1. Few daycares per resident
  2. 87% more daycares than average
  3. 8% fewer daycares than areas of a similar size

Hospitals

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Be patient when looking for a hospital around here.

  1. Few hospitals per resident
  2. An average number of hospitals
  3. A standard number of hospitals compared to areas of a similar size

What Renters Are Saying

Lower East Side New York Features

Noise Late At Night

No

Say 11 of 13 renters

Area Has Litter

No

Say 11 of 13 renters

Good Place To Raise A Family

Yes

Say 11 of 13 renters

Area Has Potholes

No

Say 10 of 13 renters

Busy Streets

No

Say 8 of 13 renters

Mostly Older Buildings

No

Say 8 of 13 renters

Near Grocery Stores

Yes

Say 8 of 13 renters

Nearby Parks

Yes

Say 7 of 13 renters

Quiet Area

Yes

Say 7 of 13 renters

Safe For Families

Yes

Say 7 of 13 renters

Mostly Newer Buildings

No

Say 7 of 13 renters

Near Schools

No

Say 7 of 13 renters

Pet Friendly

No

Say 7 of 13 renters

Well Lit

No

Say 7 of 13 renters

Nice Views

No

Say 8 of 13 renters

Tree Lined Streets

No

Say 8 of 13 renters

Maintained Yards

No

Say 8 of 13 renters

Area Has Kids Play Outside

No

Say 9 of 13 renters

Near Downtown

No

Say 9 of 13 renters

Near Highways

No

Say 12 of 13 renters

Lower East Side New York Education

Schools

Percentage: 4/54/5

School Score

How satisfied do renters feel with the schools in this area.

Top Schools in Lower East Side New York

10/10

P.S. 040 Augustus Saint-Gaudens

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

10/10

P.S. 042 Benjamin Altman

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

10/10

P.S. 150

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

10/10

P.S. 089

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

10/10

The Peck Slip School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

9/10

P.S. 031 Samuel F Dupont

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

Information provided by GreatSchools. To verify school enrollment eligibility, contact the school district directly.

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Lower East Side Apartments for Rent - Manhattan, NY

Searching for an apartment near Manhattan, NY? Welcome to Lower East Side, a metropolitan neighborhood near Manhattan, NY. This is a renter-friendly community, with 79% of residents renting their homes. Residents are well-educated, with a large number having postgraduate degrees. If you don't have a car in Lower East Side, you're not alone. Most residents don't drive to work, and about half of households don't own a car. The average commute in this neighborhood takes about 35 minutes. Only 37% of households have children, so it's a great area for those looking for a calm neighborhood.