The best lofts to rent in Manhattan

Located just above Chelsea Market with direct access to the beloved High Line, West Edge showcases the industrial architecture of the Meatpacking District. With over 10,000 sq. ft. of uninterrupted event space, this loft space is an ideal creative space for the artists of Chelsea, and can accommodate fashion shows, exhibitions, and showcases for up to 550 guests. The space comes with a kitchenette, customizable Ketra lighting, and a vendor loading dock with two bays. If a large empty space feels overwhelming, West Edge partners with Creative Edge Parties to help plan your perfect Manhattan event.

This 8,000 sq. ft. artist studio dates back to 1860 and was once home to the Westbeth Project, an initiative providing affordable housing to artists in the 1960s. The space is decorated with sparse artwork, as an ode to its history, lit up with warm hardwood floors and 40 eight-foot windows lining the walls. A grand piano is available for performances. As night falls, you can watch the sunset over the Hudson River and the Jersey Skyline.

Amenities include a VIP lounge, private elevator access, two built-in bars, a mezzanine with a floating iron staircase, and a kitchen. Westside Loft can host up to 320 guests.

If your shoebox studio apartment isn’t large enough for a party, Loft on Fifth is a great alternative. Located in the Flatiron District, this event space is fully furnished and includes a built-in bar, three private lounge spaces, and a rooftop overlooking Midtown. Graced with chandeliers, a disco ball, and luxe finishings, you can masquerade like a multi-millionaire for a night.

Included in rental is a state-of-the-art speaker system, 55” TV, and color-changing lights. This venue can host up to 100 guests (min. 20).

This unique loft space is actually shaped like a triangle — because it’s perched on the top floor of the historic Little Flatiron Building in the Meatpacking District. Totaling 5,000 sq. ft, the 5N + 5S rooms can be combined to accompany up to 300 standing guests. Neutral wood flooring and white walls combined with original ceiling beams offer a synergy of urban and contemporary that is uniquely NYC. Below it is 4S, a flexible 3,100 sq. ft. space for up to 300 guests.

Triangle Loft can accommodate private parties, corporate events, and film and photography shoots. It also hosts a variety of public community installations supporting local artists.

Originally built as a department store in 1870, this 1,600 sq. ft. loft space in SoHo has been primarily used as a photography studio since 1978. However, it retains original vintage features like wide-board maple flooring, south and west-facing windows, and wooden columns, as well as its location in one of SoHo’s iconic cast-iron buildings. This Manhattan loft offers a flexible event space with a historic edge for up to 40 standing guests.