Five-bedroom apartments are the top of the Manhattan rental market. Most of the them aren’t apartments at all, rather they’re penthouse that often take up multiple floors and have large expanses of private outdoor space. These apartments are the creme de la creme in the Manhattan real estate world, so if you have the means to rent one of these idyllic spaces, it would be a good idea to jump on that opportunity. Take a look at our database for five-bedroom apartments and see for yourself.

Another fine collaboration between Glenwood Management and architect Costas Kondylis, The Lucerne is among the foremost no-fee rental listings on the Upper East Side. The Lucerne makes a strong first impression, thanks to the tasteful landscaping that frames the limestone-accented entrance, which in turn gives way to an elegant two-story lobby. With spacious rental apartments ranging in size and style: one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, sprawling three- and four-bedroom apartment homes and duplexes are available. The Lucerne offers a wide array of distinctive living spaces, but a consistent standard of excellence in terms of fixtures and aesthetics.

This large, red-brick, 35-story apartment tower is in a prime Upper East Side location, adjacent to Grace's Marketplace food store on the avenue and across from the handsome Tower East apartment building whose setbacks provide considerable light and air.

Avalon Kips Bay is an elegant doorman building standing on the border of Gramercy Park and Murray Hill, close to the Midtown business district and dozens of restaurants, shops and grocery stores. It is also convenient to public transportation, neighborhood parks and good cross-town bus service at 34th Street.

Home to 225 apartments, The Olympic Tower, located at 641 Fifth Avenue, is a prized luxury rental among all apartments in New York City. It was erected in 1976, notably the first building in Midtown East constructed after New York City’s Fifth Avenue zoning district was established. The Olympic Tower’s dazzling Manhattan views of the neighboring St. Patrick’s Cathedral, all-encompassing amenities and inclusion of an arcade at the ground level define luxe-living in New York City.

Located in the Financial District, 8 Spruce Street is called Beekman Tower. This luxury rental development designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Frank Gehry, stands tall at 76 stories. Spectacular downtown and midtown views of the skyline, rivers, bridges, and landmarks; the building is home to 200 unique floor plans, with features like asymmetrical bay windows, and ample sunlight from its floor-to-ceiling windows.

The luxury rental building located on 72nd street between Second and Third Avenue in Manhattan's Upper East Side is loaded is with luxury. Residences start on the seventh floor and there are only seven apartments per floor. These spacious units range in size from alcove studios to large one-bedroom units all the way to four bedroom apartments. Walk-in closets, granite kitchens and marble baths are standard in these Manhattan rentals, even the alcove studios. Most of the apartments for rent, even the one-bedrooms feature a full dinning room. Large windows provide expansive New York City views.

Cassa, a newly constructed luxury high-rise in the Midtown section of Manhattan built in 2009, stands out among Manhattan’s new luxury rental apartment buildings for many reasons. Located at 70 West 45th Street in a centralized location between 5th and 6th Avenue, Cassa has a white exterior and a bold, obelisk-like design that makes it unmistakable, especially in contrast to the older buildings that surround it. Furthermore, Cassa is a Hotel and Residence, so renters at this newly constructed apartment building enjoy year-round hotel service, something that is rare in the current Manhattan luxury rental listings.

Located within one of New York City’s prime residential neighborhoods, The Windermere, at 666 West End Avenue, provides residents with ideal luxury living on Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The prewar building is newly transformed, combining the sophisticated interiors of a designer showroom, over 12,000 square feet of exclusive amenities, and the full-service conveniences of an upscale hotel.

150 East 57th Street is a luxury rental building located on 57th street between Lexington and Third Avenue. With a full time concierge, cascading granite waterfall in the lobby, granite kitchens and marble baths, this building screams luxury. With only five apartments per floor, you also have privacy. City views to the north and south are abundant from the 34-story luxury rental building. This building has 28 alcove studios, 28 one-bedrooms, 56 convertible two-bedrooms and 28 two-bedroom apartments. There are four penthouse level units. Some units also have a terrace. Residents enjoy access to a resident only private health club and 45' indoor pool.