In the world of Manhattan real estate, the old adage that you get what you pay for couldn’t be more apropos. We’re sure you’ll agree upon visiting these rental apartments. Actually, we’re sure you’ll agree just by reading the descriptions and scrolling through the photos, because even a cursory glance at these wonderful apartments for rent in Manhattan will tell you all you need to know. Here is where you’ll find exemplary luxury through and through. These rental apartments are at the top of the top real estate city at the world, and if that doesn’t say it all then we don’t know what does.

Located at 138 East 12th Street, the Nathaniel offers modern luxury apartments for rent in Greenwich Village. With custom features, high-end details, and one of the most alluring locations in all of Manhattan, the Nathaniel is certainly impressive.

4610 Center Boulevard is the sixth and final TF Cornerstone building to rise on the Long Island City waterfront. The 26-story building was designed by Arquitectonica and offers residents easy access to restaurants and shops in the rising Long Island City Area. Manhattan is a four minute subway ride on the 7 train, making 4610 Center Boulevard ideal for commuters.

Avalon West Chelsea, located at 282 Eleventh Avenue, is a new construction luxury residential building in the heart of Chelsea, one of Manhattan's most desirable neighborhoods. The unit features studio, 1- and 2-bedroom apartment homes with gourmet kitchens featuring stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops.

1080 Amsterdam is a new luxury rental building in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. Originally built in 1932, this building houses 98 rental units across 20 stories. Apartments include hardwood floors, sunken living rooms, stainless steel appliances, and Scavolini cabinets.

This 40-story tower at 309 Gold Street is located in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, an area that has become one of the largest business districts in New York City. This beautiful building offers unrivaled luxury amenities including Sky Pool, a 50-foot outdoor heated pool, Sky Deck, a fully landscaped lounging deck with stunning 360-degree views of Manhattan and Brooklyn, and the fully-equipped Sky Gym.

The apartments for rent in The Branson at Fifth combine classic prewar detailing with modern Manhattan amenities. The handsome 10-story building offers high-end boutique homes in a fantastic location steps from Fifth Avenue in Midtown, which means shopping, fine dining, cultural institutions, and Central Park are all steps from your door.

Designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Christian de Portzamparc, The Prism takes on a crystalline form, cutting a distinctive profile in the cityscape, its character distinguished by its cuts, bevels, and tapers. To match the forward-thinking design of its exterior, the building itself maintains a high standard as evident in its leisure-oriented amenities, ideal for both personal recreation and entertaining company, which includes a sky lounge on the 27th floor, a resident lounge, screening room, and garden courtyard. The Prism also has a fitness center that is notably complete with a golf simulator, lap pool, sauna.

Located on 415 East 37th Street in the neighborhood of Murray Hill, The Horizon is a 43 floor mid-rise with 411 units. The Horizon apartments feature terraces, floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors, and balconies. Bathrooms are draped with marble and have soaking tubs. The fully equipped kitchens have wooden cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances atop marble countertops. The Horizon has many amenities including doorman, valet service, steam room and sauna, a pool, fitness center, children’s playroom, garage parking, laundry room, and bike room. The building features a rooftop deck with excellent views overlooking the East River, a lounge and day spa. The Horizon is conveniently located near many different transportation options and fine dining establishments.

Located at 157 West 57th Street, One57 is a mixed-use, supertall, skyline-defining tower on Manhattan’s 57th Street, also known as Billionaire’s Row. Each apartment for rent showcases breathtaking views of Central Park and the cityscape. One57’s iconic design was crafted by renowned architect Christian De Portzamparc with a shimmering glass facade.