Take a tour of New York's most expensive neighborhood for renters, where the apartments cost $6,500 a month

Central Park South is the most expensive rental neighborhood in New York City.
The neighborhood's median asking rent is $6,500 a month.
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One of Manhattan's smallest neighborhoods is also its most expensive for renters. Just below Central Park, between 5th and 8th Avenues on 58th and 59th Streets, you'll find the micro-neighborhood known as Central Park South.

This small stretch of Manhattan is bounded by the greenery of Central Park on one side and soaring condo buildings and five-star hotels on the other. Billionaire's Row, which earned its name from its sky-high buildings with sky-high prices, is nearby.

According to StreetEasy data, the median asking rent in Central Park South is $6,500 a month.

Below, take a look at this small but extremely expensive micro-hood.

The area is easily accessible by the subway's N, R, and W lines (pictured here) along with the A, C, B, and D lines at Columbus Circle.

At the corner of 59th Street and Grand Army Plaza is the prestigious, landmark hotel: The Plaza.

The Plaza reopened in 2008 after a redesign that included adding apartments. At the time, the condos sold for $5.8 million to $7 million.

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The hotel has hosted plenty of famous guests, including The Beatles, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Christian Dior.

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Across from The Plaza is the Sherman Monument, which was built in 1902.

Horses and carriages line the park, providing rides for tourists and locals alike.

Central Park acts as the neighborhood's massive front yard.

Other hotels that line the park include The Ritz-Carlton and the JW Marriott Essex House, both of which have condos inside.

There's also the Trump Parc East, a 15-story building that was constructed in 1904 and purchased by Donald Trump in 1981.

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As for rentals, there are currently 68 active listings on StreetEasy, ranging in price from $2,195 to $85,000 a month.

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Restaurants along the strip include the brunch favorite Sarabeth's, the two-Michelin-starred Marea, and the Palm Court, which sits inside The Plaza.

High-end art galleries, such as Bartoux, also line the street.

220 Central Park South, which is still under construction, will be a 66-story building featuring a rumored $250 million quadruplex. It's bound to be a glitzy addition to an already wealthy neighborhood.

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