The West Village stretches between the Hudson River and Sixth Avenue and 14th Street and Houston Street, but its presence in the popular imagination stretches far further than that. Thanks to the West Village's starring role in a number of television and movies, the neighborhood's tree-lined blocks, elegant pre-war buildings and low-key coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants are what a great many people -- NYC dwellers and non-New Yorkers alike -- think of when they close their eyes and imagine luxury living in Manhattan. And with good reason: the West Village is as elegant a neighborhood as Manhattan has to offer: a community at once unmistakably bohemian and cutting-edge cool, and a wonderful place to live.
While the West Village's entertainment options run from the quiet bistros, gastro-pubs and bars on its sedate side streets to the booming clubs of the meatpacking district, the apartments for rent in the West Village generally fall under the category of "classic" -- despite the amenities and finishes NYC dwellers expect from luxury rental apartments, pre-war elegance is the rule in the West Village.
Which isn't that surprising, considering that the West Village is home to a host of gracious pre-war rental apartments that complement their classic aesthetics with modern finishes and fixtures. The pre-war rental apartments at The Archive, for instance, offer timeless old-Manhattan aesthetics alongside such ultra-modern amenities as a landscaped rooftop deck and up-to-date health club. The Village offers a similarly impressive mix of the contemporary and classic, as well as some stylish pre-war accents in its rental apartments. Even new construction rental buildings such as the elegant Highline blend seamlessly with the neighborhood's architectural heritage. The West Village's timeless grace -- well, that and all those elegant pre-war rental apartments and contemporary luxury rentals -- has ensured that it remains one of Manhattan's most desirable residential neighborhoods, and a quintessential example of Manhattan luxury living.
With its ideal location in downtown New York, vibrant arts and music scene, and five-star amenities, 14W14 at 14 West 14th Street is the model for modern Manhattan living. This beautifully designed building by Rawlings Architects is located in the acclaimed West Village section of Manhattan. These apartments for rent provide its residents with both nearby entertainment and five star amenities, ranking 14W14 high among other New York City rentals.
600 Washington is surrounded by cobblestone streets, landmark buildings, hidden squares and ivy-covered façades. The premier location includes easy access to galleries, cafes, great eateries and boutiques. 600 Washington is the only new rental residence built in this landmark area in more than a decade.
600 Washington is a very interesting and complex full-block development that combines towers along West Street with low-rise buildings on the remainder of the block. Within a month on the market, over half the units were sold or under contract.
Studios from $3,150 per month
1BR from $4,325 per month
2BR from $10,238 per month
Pre-war rental apartments in the West Village aren't terribly hard to find, but few apartments for rent in the West Village or anywhere else in Manhattan, can match the unique combination of pre-war elegance and modern luxury on display in the apartments for rent at The Archive. Built in 1891, The Archive is one of the most recognizable pre-war buildings in the West Village, thanks both its sprawling full-block size and its stately red brick Romanesque Revival looks.
Studios from $3,625 per month
1BR from $5,250 per month
The West Village's architectural heritage is among the richest of any Manhattan neighborhood, as block after tree-lined block features the sort of elegant townhomes that, for many, define luxury living in Manhattan. It's a tribute, then, to the understated charm and appealing looks of The Highline that this new-construction luxury rental building fits right in amid the beautiful streets of one of Manhattan's most desirable neighborhoods. While The Highline blends well with its distinguished neighbors, it also offers some of the most appealing apartments for rent in the West Village.
Greenwich Village has changed quite a bit since the stately six-story luxury mid-rise known today as The Villager was built back in 1902. The Villager, too, has been through many incarnations during that century-plus in Greenwich village: it was the famed restaurant Charles restaurant in the 1940s, was converted from offices to rental apartments in 1981, and given a luxurious top-to-bottom renovation in 1995.
1BR from $6,395 per month
A pre-war apartment building built in 1900 as the the Deco Paint factory, the West Coast at 110-114 Horatio Street is a luxury low-rise with great Hudson River exposures the exciting Manhattan neighborhood of the Meatpacking District. The West Coast, an official city landmark also known as 509 West Street, stands 6-stories tall and has red-brick facade and an elegant lobby with globular wall sconces and inset pilasters.
1BR from $4,200 per month
