The real cost of these 10 famous TV apartments

When the quirky neighbor slides into the lead's apartment and the studio audience applauds, there's probably one thing on your mind — how in the world do these characters even afford a Manhattan loft when they work half an episode per season?

Okay, maybe you're actually paying attention to the story, but those with wandering minds want to know, so GOBankingRates compiled the cost of famous apartments based on current real estate listings for equivalent digs in 2018.

Click through to discover what an average apartment costs in 50 U.S. cities — and see how these famous lodgings match up.

Methodology: Unless otherwise noted, estimated rental and real estate prices are sourced from Zillow, accessed in mid-February 2018.

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