The East
644 E 14th St,
New York, NY 10009
$4,191 - $8,580
Studio - 2 Beds
Area Guide
Alphabet City New York, NY
An eclectic enclave in the East Village
Historic
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Eclectic
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Walkable
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.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Alphabet City is $2,920 for a studio, $3,164 for one bedroom, $4,126 for two bedrooms, and $4,865 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alphabet City has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
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Studio
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428 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,920/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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538 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,164/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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675 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,126/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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729 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,865/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Alphabet City - New York, NY is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
100
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Alphabet City - New York, NY, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
100
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
100
/ 100
Exceptional Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
100
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
100
/ 100
Recreation
Alphabet City - New York, NY provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
90
/ 100
Great Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
80
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Alphabet City - New York, NY from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Exceptionally Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
100
/ 100
Exceptional Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
100
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tompkins Square Park
- East River Park
- Merchant's House Museum
- Asser Levy Playground
- Union Square Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- LaGuardia
- Newark Liberty International
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Methodology
† 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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.