NYU Area Rental Report
Curated apartment options near NYU Washington Square Campus — prepared by Gili Management
Location map
Baseline: The Olivia (current consideration)
⚠ Baseline — Penn Station / Manhattan West
The Olivia
315 W 33rd St · 🚶 30–35 min walk to NYU · 🚇 ~15 min transit
24/7 doorman
Concierge
Fitness + yoga
Rooftop terrace
Club room
Co-working
No pool
No W/D in unit
PricingStudio $4,275/mo (only unit listed) · 1BR/2BR: contact building
Corporate/Hudson Yards area — lower student energy. Significant commute to campus.
6 Recommended Options Near Campus
01 — NoHo · Top pick
2 Cooper Square
★ No public Google rating
🚶 ~5 min to NYU
Pricing (StreetEasy Jan–Feb 2026)
Studio $4,150–5,200 · 1BR $4,950–7,300
2BR/1ba $7,950–8,150 · 2BR/2ba $10,500–12,200
2BR/1ba $7,950–8,150 · 2BR/2ba $10,500–12,200
✗ No units now — check for availability
24/7 doorman
Concierge
Rooftop pool
Cinema + arcade
Gym
W/D in unit
2 Cooper Sq, NY 10003
02 — NoHo · Sister building
Skidmore House
Part of 2 Cooper Square complex
🚶 ~5 min to NYU
Pricing1BR ~$5,000–6,500 · Full access to all 2 Cooper amenities
✗ Rare — 10 units, 4-floor walkup (no elevator)
Pool via 2 Cooper
Doorman
W/D in unit
Historic landmark
No elevator
37 E 4th St, NY 10003
03 — East Village
The Nathaniel
★ 4.8 / 5 Google (24 reviews)
🚶 ~8 min to NYU
Pricing (Jun 2026)
From $5,580/mo · 1BR ~$5,595 gross
2 months free on 14-month lease available
2 months free on 14-month lease available
✓ 7 units available now — act fast
24/7 lobby
Club lounge
Gym
Sunset deck
W/D in unit
No concierge
138 E 12th St, NY 10003 · (646) 893-2617
04 — Greenwich Village · Closest to campus
11 Fifth Avenue
★ No public Google rating
🚶 ~2 min to NYU
Pricing (Apartments.com Apr 2026)
1BR avg ~$4,396/mo · 2BR avg ~$5,591/mo
Range: $4,750–$11,000
Range: $4,750–$11,000
? Contact building directly
24/7 doorman
Concierge
Gym
Pet-friendly
No pool
11 Fifth Ave, NY 10003 · Steps from Washington Square Park
05 — Union Square
1 Union Square South
★ 4.4 / 5 Google (119 reviews)
🚶 ~10 min to NYU
Pricing (Jun 2026)
1BR $7,500–12,285/mo · 2BR: contact building
Premium price point vs others on this list
Premium price point vs others on this list
? Contact building (leasing open daily 10am–6pm)
24/7 doorman
Concierge
Rooftop BBQ
Gym
Farmers market nearby
No pool
1 Union Square South, NY 10003 · (646) 992-4151
06 — Union Square · Best amenity value
Zeckendorf Towers
★ 4.4 / 5 Google (46 reviews)
🚶 ~12 min to NYU
Pricing (CityRealty/StreetEasy 2025)
1BR ~$4,500–6,500/mo · 2BR ~$6,500–9,000+
Condo sublets — varies by owner/floor
Condo sublets — varies by owner/floor
? Check for sublet availability
24/7 doorman
Concierge
60ft indoor pool
Hot tub + sauna
Green roof
Parking garage
Condo sublets
1 Irving Place, NY 10003 · (212) 260-5521
Quick comparison
| Building | Walk | Rating | 1BR | 2BR | Pool | W/D | Available? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Olivia (baseline) | 30–35 min | 3.1 ★ | $5,500+ est | $9,000+ est | ✗ | ✗ | Studio only |
| 2 Cooper Square ⭐ | 5 min | — | $4,950–7,300 | $7,950–12,200 | ✓ rooftop | ✓ | None now |
| Skidmore House | 5 min | — | ~$5,000–6,500 | contact | ✓ via 2 Cooper | ✓ | Rare |
| The Nathaniel ✓ | 8 min | 4.8 ★ | ~$5,595 | contact | — | ✓ | 7 units now |
| 11 Fifth Avenue | 2 min | — | ~$4,396 avg | ~$5,591 avg | ✗ | ✗ | Call |
| 1 Union Sq South | 10 min | 4.4 ★ | $7,500–12,285 | contact | ✗ | ✗ | Call |
| Zeckendorf Towers | 12 min | 4.4 ★ | ~$4,500–6,500 | ~$6,500–9,000+ | ✓ 60ft indoor | some units | Inquire |
NYU campus facilities (free for enrolled students)
Paulson Center — 181 Mercer St
6-lane pool · full gym · squash courts · jogging track
Mon–Thu 8am–8pm · Fri–Sat 8am–10pm · Sun 8am–8pm
Palladium Athletic Facility — 140 E 14th St
8-lane pool · 30ft climbing wall · basketball & volleyball
Mon–Fri 9am–9pm · Sat–Sun 9am–5pm
Key notes for August move-in: Aug is peak NYC rental season — vacancy drops to ~1.2% and units go in under 10 days. Have income documentation, guarantor info, and ID ready to apply same-day. The Nathaniel has 7 live units right now — book viewings immediately. Zeckendorf offers the best price-per-amenity with the only real indoor pool. NYU’s own gym and pools are free for enrolled students — don’t pay a building premium purely for fitness amenities. All prices verified Apr–Jun 2026; confirm directly with buildings before applying.
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Prepared by Gili Management · gilimanagement.com · (929) 445-4690 · June 2026