2-Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Murray Hill Under $4,500
As of September 2, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 6 2-bedroom apartments for rent in Murray Hill under $4,500/month, starting at $4,295/month. Listings are aggregated from StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, and CityRealty and refreshed continuously.
Murray Hill is a Midtown Manhattan neighborhood on the East Side, running roughly from the low 30s up to about 40th Street between Madison Avenue and the East River, bordered by Kips Bay to the south and Midtown East to the north. It takes its name from the colonial-era Murray family estate, and pockets of that history survive in quiet spots like Sniffen Court, a landmarked carriage-house mews off 36th Street, and the Morgan Library & Museum on Madison Avenue. The neighborhood is best known as a landing spot for recent graduates and young professionals, drawn by a dense strip of bars and restaurants along Third Avenue and by rents that come in more reasonably than much of the surrounding Midtown core. The southern edge near Lexington Avenue around 28th Street is nicknamed "Curry Hill" for its concentration of South Asian restaurants and grocers. Its proximity to Grand Central, the Empire State Building, and NYU Langone's medical campus along First Avenue makes it a practical, walk-to-work base. Compared with the office towers just north, it stays more residential in feel.
Two-bedrooms in Murray Hill work well for roommates splitting the rent or a small family — sharing that second room is often what makes Murray Hill affordable per person. Capping your search at $4,500/month keeps Murray Hill realistic. That's right around the going rate (currently averaging about $4,383), so moving quickly on new listings pays off.
6 listings available — updated September 2, 2026, refreshed continuously
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Living in Murray Hill
The vibe
The atmosphere leans social and post-collegiate, especially in the evenings along Third and Second Avenues where the bar scene is busiest and skews young. Away from those avenues the side streets are noticeably calmer, with tree-lined blocks of brownstones, prewar walk-ups, and low-key delis and coffee shops. Curry Hill around Lexington Avenue gives the neighborhood a genuine culinary anchor, and the Morgan Library and the Church of the Incarnation lend a few blocks a stately, old-New-York quality. St. Vartan Park near First Avenue is the main pocket of open space and ballfields. It is a neighborhood people tend to pass through in their twenties and early thirties rather than a family district.
Getting around
The Lexington Avenue line is the backbone here: the 6 local stops at 33rd Street and 28th Street, while Grand Central-42nd Street at the northern edge adds the 4, 5, and 6 express trains, the 7, the S shuttle to Times Square, and Metro-North regional rail. To the west, 34th Street-Herald Square puts the B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, and W within walking distance, and the PATH train to New Jersey runs from 33rd Street. Crosstown and uptown/downtown buses cover the avenues, and Grand Central makes airport and suburban connections straightforward. The main catch is that the reliable subway coverage clusters on the west side of the neighborhood, so blocks closer to the East River can mean a longer walk to a train.
The rental market
The housing stock is a mix of older prewar walk-ups and brownstones, a large supply of postwar white-brick apartment buildings, and a scattering of newer doorman high-rises. Studios, one-bedrooms, and roommate-friendly converted two- and three-bedrooms dominate, reflecting the young-professional tenant base, and true family-sized units are less common. Prices tend to run more affordable than neighboring Midtown and much of the East Side, which is a large part of the draw. Amenities vary widely by building age: postwar and newer buildings often include elevators, doormen, laundry, and sometimes roof decks, while walk-ups trade those for lower rents and more character. Renters seeking new construction with in-unit laundry will find fewer options here than in a waterfront neighborhood built out more recently.
Who it's for
Murray Hill suits recent graduates, young professionals, and medical students or staff at NYU Langone who want a central, walk-to-work Manhattan address without paying top Midtown rents. It works well for renters who value the Grand Central and Lexington-line commute, an active weeknight social scene, and the option to split a converted share with roommates. Those who love to cook or eat out will appreciate Curry Hill and the Third Avenue restaurant density. The honest tradeoffs: the Third and Second Avenue bar corridors can be loud and rowdy at night; the neighborhood has a reputation as a transient, post-collegiate zone rather than a settled community; green space is limited to St. Vartan Park; many older buildings lack modern amenities; and the eastern blocks toward the river sit a real walk from the nearest subway.
Frequently asked
How many 2-bedroom apartments are available in Murray Hill right now?
As of September 2, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 6 2-bedroom apartments for rent in Murray Hill under $4,500/month. Listings refresh continuously from StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, and more.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom in Murray Hill?
Among current Rentomatics listings, 2-bedroom apartments in Murray Hill start at $4,295/month, with an average of $4,383 and a median of $4,400/month. Prices reflect 6 active listings updated September 2, 2026.
How often are Rentomatics listings updated?
Rentomatics continuously refreshes listings by scraping StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, Compass, Douglas Elliman, and OpenIgloo. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.
Does Rentomatics show broker fees?
Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments. Broker fee status is inferred from listing source metadata when not explicitly provided.
What is Murray Hill like?
Murray Hill is popular with young professionals — lots of bars and restaurants along 3rd Avenue, reasonable Manhattan rents, and easy access to Midtown. It's more residential than neighboring areas.