Welcome to New York City, where excitement awaits around every corner! Whether you catch a show on Broadway, stroll through Central Park, or visit Times Square at night, there’s plenty to do in NYC. As we explore the five most luxurious rental properties in the Big Apple, prepare to be dazzled by designer features, breathtaking views, and white-glove amenities you won’t find anywhere else.
Based on Apartments.com listing data, these are the five most expensive rentals available in New York. Whether you’re dreaming of a lavish lifestyle or simply curious about the heights of affluence in New York real estate, these residences offer a peek into the opulence that’s always around the corner in The City That Never Sleeps.
815 5th Ave
Price: $140,000/month
Size: 3,552 square feet
Highlights:
- Ten-foot ceilings
- View of Central Park
- Hidden flatscreen TV
- Sub-Zero and Miele kitchen appliances
- Climate-controlled wine cellar and pantry
Have some extra change? Consider renting this duplex on Fifth Avenue for just $140,000 a month! Picture this: You, sipping on an espresso with a side of Central Park view from custom floor-to-ceiling windows while lounging in a living room that could double as a movie set. During baseball season, reveal the hidden flatscreen TV above the fireplace to watch the Yankees without leaving your home. If you get tired of cooking in your kitchen with Sub-Zero and Miele appliances, head down to the Fasano Caffè for a light snack of caviar or an authentic Italian entrée.
56 Leonard St Unit PH56
Price: $123,000/month
Size: 6,000 square feet
Highlights:
- 14-foot ceilings
- Two outdoor terraces
- Wood-burning fireplace
- Unobstructed views of the entire city
- Valet parking
This Tribeca skyscraper takes contemporary design to another level. The abstract glass skyscraper designed by award-winning architects is affectionately called the Jenga Building due to its staggered stories. At the base of the building is an original sculpture by Anish Kapoor, the same sculptor who designed The Bean in Chicago.
Forget about parking—hand the keys to your Lamborghini to the valet before you head up to your penthouse suite! With one of the largest living rooms in the New York market, this rental allows plenty of room. Floor-to-ceiling windows let in natural light, so you don’t even need to turn on the unique light fixtures hanging from the 14-foot ceilings!
401 West St Unit 7
Price: $100,000/month
Size: 2,205 square feet
Highlights:
- Views of the Statue of Liberty and the Hudson River
- Custom-designed marble kitchen
- Hand-laid oak and walnut floors
- Italian Calacatta marble in en suite bathrooms
- Access to Marius Restaurant with Michelin-starred chef Sébastien Sanjou
This two-bedroom residence in the West Village offers luxury living curated by Harvard-educated interior designer Thomas Juul-Hansen, and it could be yours for $100,000 a month.
This 7th-floor residence offers opulence down to the last detail. If you get sick of looking at the Manhattan skyline and need to draw the curtains, custom Alabaster light fixtures hang in the kitchen and living room to supplement the natural light. Between the top-of-the-line wine fridge and the curated wet bar, it’s on you if your cup is empty. And don’t worry about spending $3,000 on a Giobagnara leather Nespresso machine—it’s included in this rental!
20 W 53rd St Unit 18/19BC
Price: $100,000/month
Size: 4,178 square feet
Highlights:
- 3,100-square-foot private terrace
- Marble backsplash and waterfall island in kitchen
- Wet bar with wine coolers
- Marble bathrooms
- Access to Spa De La Mer
Enjoy two floors and a private terrace at Baccarat Residences in Midtown Center. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer natural sunlight and views of the city’s modern and historic architecture. Five bedrooms with walk-in closets provide plenty of space for the designer clothing you buy down the street on 5th Avenue, and with seven marble bathrooms, you can brush your teeth in a different place every day of the week!
Residents enjoy the 5-star amenities at the Baccarat Hotel, including 24-hour concierge services, a heated pool, the signature bar, and the La Mer spa. Thirsty? Try the bar’s $5,000 cocktail made with Rémy Martin Louis XIII cognac.
988 5th Ave
Price: $90,000/month
Size: 2,348 square feet
Highlights:
- Custom-built stainless-steel kitchen
- Two landscaped terraces
- Windowed sauna
- Three outdoor showers
- Weekly fresh flower deliveries
Looking to save money and downsize from your 5,000-square-foot penthouse? Consider this quaint rental in the Upper East Side!
Step into the foyer of this pre-war condo directly from the elevator and take in the panoramic views of the city. Prepare your caviar and Dom Perignon in the custom-designed, stainless steel chef’s kitchen and serve your high-profile guests in the formal dining room with terrace access. Daily housekeeping and weekly fresh flower deliveries ensure you have plenty of time to source rare designer bags while keeping your home in tip-top shape. If you need a break from this cramped penthouse, walk across the street to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to visit art exhibits or attend the small gala the museum hosts each May.
Looking to Live the High Life?
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