Tips on where to live in Manhattan?

An3 here moving to Manhattan for a job on Madison Ave. Trying not to spend too much on rent, don't really expect much from apartment (i've lived in shoeboxes before), and am going to have minimum social life. 

Any recommendations on what to use for apartment search, areas to live in Manahttan (Considering LIC too).

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