Most Expensive Rental in Manhattan: $165,000 per Month

Looking for a truly lavish rental? How about the Grand Astor Suite at the Plaza Hotel in New York? The apartment amazes with its luxe amenities and outstanding furnishings, all spread over 5,087 square feet of space. Currently listed with Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate, the suite is the most expensive rental in Manhattan: $165,000 per month!

Famous personalities who have stayed here include The Vanderbilt family, the Astors, and President John F. Kennedy. Its owner, Jurgen Friedrich, spent several millions of dollars on a recent renovation. He bought the suite in 2007 for $25 million, but designer Steven Gambrel made the dwelling worth much more than that.

The luxurious apartment is situated on the fifth floor of the famed Plaza Hotel, on the best corner, with views towards Fifth Avenue and Central Park. The second and third most expensive apartments for rent in Manhattan are the fabulous Waldorf Astoria suite in the Waldorf Towers ($135,000 per month), and an amazing SoHo townhouse used by celebrities on different occasions ($100,000 per month).