Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Heights Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,300 (1,041 Rentals)

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581 W 161st St

581 W 161st StNew York, NY 10032

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545 W 148th St

545 W 148th StNew York, NY 10031

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807 Riverside Dr

807 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10032

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4260 Broadway

4260 BroadwayNew York, NY 10033

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Lafayette Gardens

328-340 Haven AveNew York, NY 10033

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1883 Amsterdam Avenue

1883-1887 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10032

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The Riviera

790 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10032

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Broadway Towers

629 W 173rd StNew York, NY 10033

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The River Arts

15934 Riverside Dr WNew York, NY 10032

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4113 Broadway

4113 BroadwayNew York, NY 10033

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710 Riverside Dr

710 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10031

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69 Bennett Avenue

69-83 Bennett AveNew York, NY 10033

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463-467 W 166th St

463-467 W 166th StNew York, NY 10032

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766 W 181st St

766 W 181st StNew York, NY 10033

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849 St Nicholas Pl

849 St Nicholas PlNew York, NY 10031

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2095-2097 Amsterdam Ave

2095-2097 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10032

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River Terrace Apartments

15620 Riverside Dr WNew York, NY 10032

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812 Riverside Dr

812 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10032

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The Ammann

40 Pinehurst AveNew York, NY 10033

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801 Riverside Dr

801 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10032

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930 ST NICHOLAS AVE

930 Saint Nicholas AveNew York, NY 10032

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Edgecombe parc

456 W 167th StNew York, NY 10032

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2494 Amsterdam Ave

2494 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10033

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870 Riverside Dr

870 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10032

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The Roger Morris

478 W 158th StNew York, NY 10032

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The Highbridge Condominium

446-448 W 167th StNew York, NY 10032

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524 W 152nd St

524 W 152nd StNew York, NY 10031

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45-53 Cabrini Blvd

45-53 Cabrini BlvdNew York, NY 10033

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548-550 W 163rd St

548-550 W 163rd StNew York, NY 10032

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536 W 149th St

536 W 149th StNew York, NY 10031

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560 W 173rd St

560 W 173rd StNew York, NY 10032

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2172-2174 Amsterdam Ave

2172-2174 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10032

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70 Haven Ave

70 Haven AveNew York, NY 10032

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The Grinnell at 100

800 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10032

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502 W 167th St

502 W 167th StNew York, NY 10032

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552 W 161st St

552 W 161st StNew York, NY 10032

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The Crillon Court

779 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10032

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2440-2450 Amsterdam Ave

2440-2450 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10033

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432 W 154th St

432 W 154th StNew York, NY 10032

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Hudson View Gardens

116-174 Pinehurst AveNew York, NY 10033

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867 W 181st St

867 W 181st StNew York, NY 10033

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1301 Saint Nicholas Ave

1301 Saint Nicholas AveNew York, NY 10033

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2 Magaw Place

2 Colonel Robert Magaw PlNew York, NY 10033

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834 Riverside Dr

834 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10032

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664 W 161st St

664 W 161st StNew York, NY 10032

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611 W 156th St

611 W 156th StNew York, NY 10032

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703 W 171st St

703 W 171st StNew York, NY 10032

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The Falkland

880 W 181st StNew York, NY 10033

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140 Wadsworth Ave

140 Wadsworth AveNew York, NY 10033

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2905 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

2905 Frederick Douglass BoulevardNew York, NY 10039

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Washington Heights, New York, NY Local Guide

Apartments for rent in Washington Heights, NY

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington Heights?

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Washington Heights Studio Apartments	$2,441	$1,900	$3,125
Washington Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments	$2,766	$2,300	$3,430
Washington Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments	$3,181	$2,971	$3,500
Washington Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments	$3,832	$3,464	$4,200
Washington Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments	$11,238	$4,100	$10,000+

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Cheapest Available Washington Heights Apartments for Rent

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Washington Heights area of New York, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 664 West 163rd Street priced from $2,600. 112 Haven Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,795. Here are the most affordable Washington Heights apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Priced From
664 West 163rd Street	1 BR, 1 Bath	1BR,1BA	$2,600
112 Haven Avenue	1 BR, 1 Bath	1BR,1BA	$2,795
581 W 161st St	1 Bedroom	1BR,1BA	$2,795
86 Haven Avenue	1 BR, 1 Bath	1BR,1BA	$2,795
Noonan Towers	Apartment 614	2BR,1BA	$2,849
Gracie Court	Apartment 69A	2BR,1BA	$3,399
400 Fort Washington Avenue	2 BR, 1 Bath	2BR,1BA	$3,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, NY

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Heights area is the $3.50 price per square foot 2 BR, 1 Bath Model at 400 Fort Washington Avenue in the in the Washington Heights neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Washington Heights apartment is the Apartment 614 Model at Noonan Towers starting at $2,849 with a $2.96 price per square foot in the Washington Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Washington Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment Listing	Model Name	Bed/Bath	Price Per Sq.Ft.
400 Fort Washington Avenue	2 BR, 1 Bath	2BR,1BA	$3.50
Noonan Towers	Apartment 614	2BR,1BA	$2.96
Gracie Court	Apartment 69A	2BR,1BA	$4.63
86 Haven Avenue	1 BR, 1 Bath	1BR,1BA	$4.30
664 West 163rd Street	1 BR, 1 Bath	1BR,1BA	$4.00
112 Haven Avenue	1 BR, 1 Bath	1BR,1BA	$4.66
581 W 161st St	1 Bedroom	1BR,1BA	$5.93

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Best Local Schools in
Washington Heights, New York, NY

Ps 128 Audubon

New York City Geographic District 6 Manhattan

Public School - Grades PK-5 (445)

4 out of 10

Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics

New York City Geographic District 6 Manhattan

Public School - Grades 9-12 (658)

7 out of 10

Ms 319 Marie Teresa

New York City Geographic District 6 Manhattan

Public School - Grades 6-8 (227)

6 out of 10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Washington Heights Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Washington Heights Apartment is $2,600 at 664 West 163rd Street.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Washington Heights is starting from $2,849 at Noonan Towers.

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