Low-Fee Rental Roundup: Meatpacking District, Park Slope, Union Square and more, from $3,100 to $5,150 a month

By Leah Hochbaum Rosner | April 7, 2014 - 9:59AM

So your friend who let you crash on his couch while you’re between apartments is strongly hinting it's time to move on? Go to rental website Naked Apartments to see a multitude of places you might actually be able to afford with broker’s fees that top out at 9 percent (instead of the usual 12 to 15 percent). Look at the homes highlighted here in our round-up or search Naked Apartments by “no fee” or “low-fee” for more.

See someplace you can picture yourself living? Naked Apartments will have an agent meet you there shortly via its Showings on Demand feature.

No-fee West Village one-bedroom features high ceilings, exposed brick walls, decorative fireplace, granite kitchen and marble bathroom; building amenities include doorman, fitness center, roof deck and garage, $3,800/month+1 month free>>

Meatpacking District one-bedroom loft offers 15-foot ceilings, hardwood floors and renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances in 24/7 doorman building with gym and roof deck, $4,000/month+9.0% broker’s fee>>

No-fee Clinton three-bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows, in-unit washer/dryer and custom kitchen with stainless steel appliances; building amenities include wellness center, health club, on-site parking and pool, $4,780/month>>

Large Hell’s Kitchen one-bedroom with hardwood floors, lots of closet space and marble bathroom, $3,335/month+5.0% broker’s fee>>

No-fee Williamsburg one-bedroom with in-unit laundry in building with two-level fitness center, gaming and billiard lounge and landscaped courtyard, $3,225/month+1 month free>>

Gut-renovated Park Slope two-bedroom has in-unit washer/dryer, exposed brick, video intercom system and hardwood floors, $3,100/month+7.5% broker’s fee>>

No-fee Midtown two-bedroom with stainless steel kitchen and granite countertops and floor-to-ceiling and corner windows; building amenities include fitness center, doorman, concierge and available maid service, $5,150/month>>

Rent-stabilized Union Square three-bedroom (convertible from 2-bedroom) features oversized living room, windowed kitchen, windowed bathroom and walk-in closets; utilities included, $4,200/month+8.33% broker’s fee>>

No-fee Garment District one-bedroom offers high-end finishes, stainless steel chef’s kitchen and in-unit laundry in building with health club, swimming pool, children’s playroom, library and business center, $4,395/month>>

No-fee Financial District one-bedroom has high ceilings, oversized windows, bamboo floors and modern kitchen with stone countertops, $3,475/month>>

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