New York rent comparison: What $2,900 gets you

See what $2,900/month rents in neighborhoods like Park Slope, the East Village and Long Island City

Welcome to Curbed Comparisons, a weekly column that explores what one can rent for a set dollar amount in various NYC neighborhoods. Is one man's studio another man's townhouse? Let's find out! Today, we're looking at apartments renting around $2,900.

↑ The listing for this colorful East Village apartment isn't heavy on details, but luckily, the space speaks for itself. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit has bright hardwood floors, crown molding, a renovated eat-in kitchen, and a good deal of natural light, for $2,953/month.

↑ A 900-square-foot apartment in Ridgewood, Queens with three bedrooms and two bathrooms is asking $2,895/month. After a gut renovation, the light-filled space features a modern kitchen with new appliances and plenty of closet space. Sorry, dog lovers—only cats are allowed.

↑ Within a lovely Park Slope brownstone, this prewar one-bedroom apartment is delivered furnished and wants $2,900/month. Its many details include two decorative fireplaces, high ceilings, crown moldings, and an updated kitchen. There's a good amount of sunlight, and it overlooks bustling Union Street.

↑ $2,950 rents this sleek Midtown East studio that measures just 550 square feet. The apartment is kitted out with shiny hardwood floors, oversized windows, a narrow but contemporary kitchen, and views of the Empire State Building and Manhattan's skyline.

↑ Rent this Long Island City "luxury loft," as the broker lingo calls it, for $2,900/month. Though it has only one bedroom and one bathroom, there's 875 square feet to play with. Its 14-foot ceilings, open layout, and wall o'casement windows help the space feel even larger.

↑ This Upper East Side one-bedroom is practical and lacking bells and whistles, but for $2,875/month, it does the trick. The kitchen is rather small, but details like French doors, plus the overall brightness of the space, may help you look past it.

Which apartment would you choose for $2,900?