Cheap Homes for Rent in Washington Heights Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,400 (7 Rentals)

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Washington Heights, New York, NY Local Guide

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 44 Bennett Avenue priced from $2,410. 86 Haven Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,750. Here are the most affordable Washington Heights apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
44 Bennett Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,410
86 Haven Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,750
112 Haven Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, NY

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington Heights area is the $3.73 price per square foot 3 BR, 1 Bath Model at 715 West 172nd Street in the in the Washington Heights neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Washington Heights apartment is the 2 BR, 1 Bath Model at 81 Cabrini Boulevard starting at $3,075 with a $3.42 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
715 West 172nd Street3 BR, 1 Bath3BR,1BA$3.73
81 Cabrini Boulevard2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.42
556 W 165th St, Unit 1556 W 165th St1BR,1BA$2.81
44 Bennett Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.01
664 West 163rd Street2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$4.67
The River CliffApartment 02G2BR,2BA$5.91
86 Haven Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.23
112 Haven Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.67

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington Heights?

There are currently 1388 Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, NY with pricing that ranges from $2,100 to $7,760. There are also 61 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington Heights ranging from $1,400 to $4,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Washington Heights ranges from $1,400 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,566.

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