Loud, alive, and buzzing with excitement, the East Village is perfect for those looking to experience the city at full throttle. Best of all, rents here are still low compared to neighboring Gramercy and Greenwich Village. There’s also plenty of inventory as the rental apartment market in the East Village is one of the largest in all of New York City. Much of the neighborhood’s housing stock is comprised of market-rate low-rise rental buildings. This means you can expect to find a lot of older walk-ups with prices that are much cheaper when compared to similar apartments in neighboring Greenwich Village, which is where many East Village residents work or attend University. While there have been some new residential developments in the neighborhood, particularly in Alphabet City and the eastern part of the neighborhood, finding luxury apartments or no fee east village apartments for rent can be a challenge. Another drawback for many is that the vast majority of rental listings have a broker fee associated with them. One of the best places to find an East Village luxury rental is at the recently constructed EVGB complex, which is located at 510 East 14th and 524 East 14th Street. As you might expect, prices drop the farther east you go, due to a less central location and the longer commute associated with rental properties that are closer to the East River. Overall, the neighborhood is particularly popular with millennial renters who enjoy the vibrant social scene and excellent nightlife around St Marks Place. Many students, as well as those who are looking to save on rent while living in a prime location, will choose to live with roommates, making the East Village one of the best places to find and live with a roommate in NYC.