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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 4 Beds unit found at The Reserve priced from $1,860. Hillside Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,225. Here are the most affordable Morningside Heights apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - D4BR,2BA$1,860
Hillside Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,225
River Club ApartmentsCarteret1BR,1BA$2,739
Riverbend at Port ImperialA031BR,1BA$2,786
605 W 112th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,200
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3,300
Yorkshire TowersStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$4,200
Avalon Morningside ParkA161BR,1BA$5,230
Grace Manor NYC3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$5,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Morningside Heights, NY

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Morningside Heights area is the $4.94 price per square foot Belon Model at The Oyster in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value Morningside Heights apartment is the 4 Bed 2 Bath - D Model at The Reserve starting at $1,860 with a $1.72 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.
The OysterBelon2BR,2BA$4.94
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - D4BR,2BA$1.72
517 W 113th St2 BR / 1 BA2BR,1BA$3.50
Edgewater Town Center ApartmentsOne Bedroom- 903 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$2.85
Hillside Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
River Club ApartmentsCarteret1BR,1.5BA$3.41
Riverbend at Port ImperialA011BR,1BA$4.73
605 W 112th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.25
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$6.00
45 Tiemann Pl45 Tiemann Pl1BR,1BA$6.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Morningside Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Morningside Heights?

There are currently 1331 Apartments for Rent in Morningside Heights, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,260 to $24,646. There are also 235 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Morningside Heights ranging from $2,800 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Morningside Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Morningside Heights ranges from $2,800 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,043.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Morningside Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Morningside Heights range from $1,375 to $19,060, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,200 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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