Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Morningside Heights Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,000 (607 Rentals)

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243 W 109th St 1W
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

243 W 109th St 1W

243 W 109th StNew York, NY 10025
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The Matincote
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Matincote

395 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10025
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340 Riverside Dr
Studio Apartments

340 Riverside Dr

340 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10025
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The Loyola
Studio Apartments

The Loyola

477 Central Park WNew York, NY 10025

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341-347 Saint Nicholas Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

341-347 Saint Nicholas Ave

341-347 Saint Nicholas AveNew York, NY 10027
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SoHa 118
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

SoHa 118

2195 Frederick Douglass BlvdNew York, NY 10026
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241 W 107th St
Studio Apartments

241 W 107th St

241 W 107th StNew York, NY 10025
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245 W 107th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

245 W 107th St

245 W 107th StNew York, NY 10025
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51 Tiemann Pl
Studio Apartments

51 Tiemann Pl

51 Tiemann PlNew York, NY 10027
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552 Riverside Dr
Studio Apartments

552 Riverside Dr

552 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10027
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895 W End Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

895 W End Ave

895 W End AveNew York, NY 10025

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885 West End Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

885 West End Ave

885 West End AveNew York, NY 10025
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The Paterno
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Paterno

440 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10027
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600 W 111th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

600 W 111th St

600 W 111th StNew York, NY 10025
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878 W End Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

878 W End Ave

878 W End AveNew York, NY 10025
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215 W 105th St
Studio Apartments

215 W 105th St

215 W 105th StNew York, NY 10025
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504 W 135th St
Studio Apartments

504 W 135th St

504 W 135th StNew York, NY 10031
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The Park Central
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Park Central

220-222 W 111th StNew York, NY 10026

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510 W 110TH ST
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

510 W 110TH ST

514 Cathedral PkyNew York, NY 10025
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Park View Towers
Studio Apartments

Park View Towers

308-310 W 103rd StNew York, NY 10025
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191 Saint Nicholas Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

191 Saint Nicholas Ave

191 Saint Nicholas AveNew York, NY 10026
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Parc Standard
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parc Standard

2101 8th AveNew York, NY 10026
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320 Riverside Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

320 Riverside Dr

320 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10025
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4 W 109th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4 W 109th St

4 W 109th StNew York, NY 10025
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200 W 109th St
Studio Apartments

200 W 109th St

200 W 109th StNew York, NY 10025
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300 W 122nd St
Studio Apartments

300 W 122nd St

300 W 122nd StNew York, NY 10027
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501 W 122nd St
Studio Apartments

501 W 122nd St

501 W 122nd StNew York, NY 10027
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200 W 108th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

200 W 108th St

200 W 108th StNew York, NY 10025
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The Manhasset
Studio Apartments

The Manhasset

2825 BroadwayNew York, NY 10025
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The Armstead
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Armstead

2721-2729 BroadwayNew York, NY 10025
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963 Columbus Ave
3 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

963 Columbus Ave

963 Columbus AveNew York, NY 10025
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63-67 W 107th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

63-67 W 107th St

63-67 W 107th StNew York, NY 10025
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The Fitzgerald
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Fitzgerald

257 W 117th StNew York, NY 10026

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Morningside Heights, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Morningside Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Morningside Heights area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at 3333 Broadway priced from $2,650. 516 W 136th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,700. Here are the most affordable Morningside Heights apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3333 BroadwayStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,650
516 W 136th St2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2,700
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3,000
1440 Amsterdam AveStudioStudio,1BA$4,200
4 St Nicholas Terrace4 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$5,350
Avalon Morningside ParkA21BR,1BA$5,905
The Forten2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$6,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morningside Heights, NY

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Morningside Heights area is the $2.70 price per square foot 2BR/1BA Model at 516 W 136th St in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value Morningside Heights apartment is the 4 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom Model at 4 St Nicholas Terrace starting at $5,350 with a $5.35 price per square foot in the Uptown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Morningside Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
516 W 136th St2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.70
4 St Nicholas Terrace4 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$5.35
The Forten2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$8.28
Avalon Morningside ParkA21BR,1BA$8.76
3333 BroadwayStudio, 1 BathStudio ,1BA$5.89
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.67
310 Riverside Dr, Unit 809310 Riverside DrStudio ,1BA$8.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Morningside Heights, New York, NY

Ranked #57

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Morningside Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Morningside Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Morningside Heights is at 3333 Broadway listed at $2,650.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Morningside Heights Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Morningside Heights Apartment is $3,000 at 3333 Broadway.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Morningside Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Morningside Heights is starting from $2,700 at 516 W 136th St.

What is the most affordable Morningside Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Morningside Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 3333 Broadway and starts from $5,000.

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