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581 W 161st St
581 W 161st StNew York, NY 10032
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Heights Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,300 (1,040 Rentals)
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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 BroadwayNew York, NY 10033
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328-340 Haven AveNew York, NY 10033
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1883-1887 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10032
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790 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10032
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629 W 173rd StNew York, NY 10033
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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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The River Arts
15934 Riverside Dr WNew York, NY 10032
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463-467 W 166th St
463-467 W 166th StNew York, NY 10032
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849 St Nicholas Pl
849 St Nicholas PlNew York, NY 10031
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766 W 181st St
766 W 181st StNew York, NY 10033
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2095-2097 Amsterdam Ave
2095-2097 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10032
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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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930 ST NICHOLAS AVE
930 Saint Nicholas AveNew York, NY 10032
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524 W 152nd St
524 W 152nd StNew York, NY 10031
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The Highbridge Condominium
446-448 W 167th StNew York, NY 10032
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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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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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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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2440-2450 Amsterdam Ave
2440-2450 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10033
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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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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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1301 Saint Nicholas Ave
1301 Saint Nicholas AveNew York, NY 10033
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867 W 181st St
867 W 181st StNew York, NY 10033
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834 Riverside Dr
834 Riverside DrNew York, NY 10032
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2 Magaw Place
2 Colonel Robert Magaw PlNew York, NY 10033
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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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The Falkland
880 W 181st StNew York, NY 10033
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703 W 171st St
703 W 171st StNew York, NY 10032
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140 Wadsworth Ave
140 Wadsworth AveNew York, NY 10033
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473 W 158th St
473 W 158th StNew York, NY 10032
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2930 Frederick Douglass Boulevard
2930 Frederick Douglass BoulevardNew York, NY 10039
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Washington Heights, New York, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Washington Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Heights Studio Apartments | $2,317 | $1,985 | $3,000 |
| Washington Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,827 | $2,195 | $3,580 |
| Washington Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,033 | $2,775 | $3,340 |
| Washington Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,886 | $3,464 | $4,200 |
| Washington Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,977 | $5,000 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 1040 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Washington Heights Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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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 106 Fort Washington Avenue priced from $2,675. 581 W 161st St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,300. Here are the most affordable Washington Heights apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Fort Washington Avenue | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,675 |
| 581 W 161st St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3,300 |
| The River Cliff | Apartment 06G | 2BR,1BA | $3,375 |
| 100 Audubon Avenue | 3 BR, 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $3,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, NY
As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Heights area is the $4.53 price per square foot 3 BR, 1 Bath Model at 100 Audubon Avenue in the in the Washington Heights neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Washington Heights apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 581 W 161st St starting at $3,300 with a $4.71 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Audubon Avenue | 3 BR, 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $4.53 |
| 581 W 161st St | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.71 |
| The River Cliff | Apartment 06G | 2BR,1BA | $4.87 |
| 664 West 163rd Street | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.23 |
| 553 W 148th St, Unit 3 | 553 W 148th St | Studio ,1BA | $4.41 |
The Local NYC Expert's Guide to the Perfect Neighborhoods Near Top Employers
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWashington Heights, New York, NY
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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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
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 $2,750 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 $3,300 at 581 W 161st St.
What is the most affordable Washington Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Washington Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 100 Audubon Avenue and starts from $3,400.
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