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No-Fee 1-Bedrooms Available
$0
Broker Fee
5
Boroughs
The broker fee on a 1 bedrooms can be thousands of dollars. Every listing on NFNY is posted directly by the landlord — no broker fee, ever.
No-Fee 1-Bedroom Apartments by Borough
Manhattan
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Brooklyn
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Queens
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The Bronx
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Staten Island
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About No-Fee 1-Bedroom Apartments in NYC
One-bedroom apartments are the most searched unit type in New York City. Prices vary widely — a 1BR in the Bronx might rent for under $2,000/month while the same unit in the West Village runs $3,500+. The key to finding a 1BR without a broker fee is going directly to building management or landlords who list without a broker. NFNY exists specifically for this.
What to expect when renting a 1-bedroom in NYC
Most NYC landlords require annual income of at least 40x the monthly rent. For a 1-bedroom at $3,000/month, that means $120,000 in annual income or a qualified guarantor. Some landlords accept co-signers or guarantor services when income requirements aren't met.
Typical application documents required
- Government-issued photo ID
- Two most recent pay stubs or equivalent income verification
- Most recent two months of bank statements
- Employment verification letter
- Completed rental application (usually provided by the landlord)
- Previous landlord reference (common but not always required)