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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 1 Bed unit found at 45 Tiemann Place priced from $2,800. 605 W 112th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,200. Here are the most affordable Morningside Heights apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,800
605 W 112th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,200
Grace Manor NYC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3,650
2 St Nicholas Terrace4 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$5,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morningside Heights, NY

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Morningside Heights area is the $2.65 price per square foot 147 W 118th St Model at 147 W 118th St, Unit 2BedroomGardenDuplex in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Morningside Heights apartment is the 2 BR / 1 BA Model at 517 W 113th St starting at $3,500 with a $3.50 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.
147 W 118th St, Unit 2BedroomGardenDuplex147 W 118th St2BR,2.5BA$2.65
517 W 113th St2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$3.50
2 St Nicholas Terrace4 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$5.00
45 Tiemann Place3 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$6.11
342 W 122nd St, Unit 2342 W 122nd St1BR,1BA$3.17
540 W 114th St, Unit 3540 W 114th St2BR,1BA$5.71
605 W 112th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.25
Grace Manor NYC1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$6.64
Avalon Morningside ParkS1Studio ,1BA$10.11
Private room in all-inclusive Co-Living AptEconomy private room in 5BR shared apt1BR,1BA$15.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Morningside Heights, New York, NY

Ranked #112

Among neighborhoods in New York, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Best Local Schools in
Morningside Heights, New York, NY

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Getting Around the Morningside Heights Neighborhood in New York, NY

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Avalon Morningside Park listed at $4,885.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Morningside Heights Apartment is $2,800 at 45 Tiemann Place.

What is the most affordable Morningside Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Morningside Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 45 Tiemann Place and starts from $5,500.

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