A 2-bedroom rental apartment in New York is ideal for anyone looking to live in a more spacious apartment. With enough room for a family, guests or a home office, 2 bedrooms can be found across the city in modern buildings, upscale pre-war apartments and in historic brownstones.

In order for a 2 bedroom apartment to be legally categorized as such, it must have two distinct rooms that are not connected and a space within each room large enough for a bed and dresser. The rooms should also have a window, a door and permanent walls that demarcate the room from one another. You can find apartments of this type in a range of styles from pre-war to new construction and from a variety of neighborhoods including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx.

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There are different kinds of 2-bedroom floorplans available and each can have different benefits for renters depending on their needs. The most common is a flex two bedroom, where a living room or other open area can be converted into a second room with the addition of a wall or partition. This is a popular floorplan for young professionals who want to save on rent by sharing a single room.

Aside from the cost-saving aspect, living in a 2 bedroom apartment can be more convenient for families and roommates who want to stay together. It’s important to keep in mind though that more people can mean higher utilities, especially if you have more than one bathroom.