250 E Houston St
250 E Houston St,
New York, NY 10002
$5,670 | 1 Bed
Situated within Manhattan’s East Village, Alphabet City is an eclectic neighborhood teeming community gardens, vibrant murals, trendy bars, and diverse restaurants. The neighborhood is revered for its offbeat vibe, walkable layout, and strong sense of community.
Alphabet City features a broad range of rental options, including luxury condos, apartments in pre-war buildings, and historic townhomes. Most of the rentals in the neighborhood are within walking distance of commercial thoroughfares like Avenue A, Avenue B, Avenue C, and Avenue D, as well as the signature green space Tompkins Square Park.
Alphabet City is also convenient to the sprawling John V. Lindsay East River Park, which provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation close to home. Commuting from Alphabet City is a breeze with access to multiple subway stations, ferry terminals, and the Williamsburg Bridge.
As of May 2025, the average apartment rent in Alphabet City is $2,466 for a studio, $2,781 for one bedroom, $3,639 for two bedrooms, and $4,625 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alphabet City has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Studio
386 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,466/month
Average Rent
1 BR
509 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,781/month
Average Rent
2 BR
661 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,639/month
Average Rent
3 BR
728 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$4,625/month
Average Rent
Walker's Paradise
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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
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Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Biker's Paradise
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Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.