Rendering of EOS at 10 West 31st Street With the rise of new developments in the city, people are expecting more offerings from their buildings. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best amenity-rich buildings that offer rental apartments for only around $4,000 a month.

New York’s first micro-unit building Carmel Place has finally opened its doors to residents.

Battery Park City, bordered by the Financial District on West Street, is planned community located on the southwestern tip of Lower Manhattan and a prominent example of community renewal. Surrounded by the Hudson River on three sides, this 92-acre stretch of land has grown into an intimate part of New York City that flawlessly balances urban living with an array of scenic views and green spaces.

While Battery Park City has always been known for being safe, quiet, and green, one thing it has never been is hip. Combine that with the fact that the neighborhood has always been associated with condo sales and not luxury rentals, and it’s no wonder that rental apartments in Batttery Park City have not garnered as much attention as rental apartments in other downtown Manhattan neighborhoods. It’s officially time for Manhattan renters to take a closer look at BPC however, because the neighborhood is changing rapidly, and right now there’s a unique window of opportunity to find great deals. BPC's reputation for being a little too remote, a little too dull, and a little too suburban for younger Manhattan renters is changing; a flurry of restaurant openings is making BPC much like the rest of downtown Manhattan, and right now the rents have yet to catch up to the times, especially for luxury 1-bedroom apartments.