The Battery at the Southern tip of Manhattan was named for the Dutch and British artilleries that were there to protect what is now New York Harbor.
Even so, finding a cheap Battery Park apartment does not require gunfire.
Listed below are several very reasonable apartment communities near Battery Park.
Ditmas Park has one-bedroom apartments around $1,100 and a two-bedroom apartment with two bathrooms for $1,650.
Located near Canal Street and the Holland Tunnel, this community is ideally located.
The building features a superintendent and laundry facilities.
The apartments have hardwood floors and newly renovated kitchens and bathrooms.
The Inwood is located on Nagel Avenue.
You can get a one-bedroom, one bathroom apartment for $1,100.
This mid-rise apartment building offers high ceilings and hardwood floors.
It is also located near the subway, hip restaurants and convenience stores.
Heating and water costs are included in the rent and there are laundry facilities on-site.
For $1,300 a month, you could live in the Riverside Drive Apartments in Washington Heights.
These lovely townhouse-style apartments offer gorgeous river views.
This walk-up building has high ceilings and hardwood floors.
Ideally located, the community is near a Post Office, subway, and several parks.
Heat and water are both included in the rent.
The West 110 Apartments offer one-bedroom apartments for $1,250 a month.
This five-story walk-up has high ceilings, hardwood floors and a live-in superintendent.
These newly renovated units feature tile floors and windows in the kitchen and bathroom.
Located near the Morningside Park, a Post Office and several shops, this community has easy access to the subway.
The West 130 Apartments are located near The Apollo, the New York Sports Club, and the Faison Firehouse Theater.
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Nicholas Park is right across the street and the A, B, C, and D trains are just a few blocks away.
For $1,200 a month, you could have high ceilings, hardwood floors, and thermopane windows.
The community has a live-in superintendent, laundry facilities on-site and plenty of storage space.
Heat and water are included in the rent.