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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 400 Fort Washington Avenue priced from $2,100. 581 W 161st St 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
400 Fort Washington Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,100
581 W 161st St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,795
The River CliffApartment 03J1BR,1BA$2,799
Gracie CourtApartment 42B1BR,1BA$2,849
106 Fort Washington Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, NY

As of August 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Washington Heights area is the $3.26 price per square foot 1 BR, 1 Bath Model at 106 Fort Washington Avenue in the in the Washington Heights neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value Washington Heights apartment is the 507 W 173rd St Model at 507 W 173rd St, Unit Great 2br Apt near train starting at $3,150 with a $3.81 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.
106 Fort Washington Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.26
507 W 173rd St, Unit Great 2br Apt near train507 W 173rd St2BR,1BA$3.81
Gracie CourtApartment 42B1BR,1BA$4.80
The River CliffApartment 03J1BR,1BA$5.43
581 W 161st St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.93
556 W 165th St, Unit 2556 W 165th StStudio ,1BA$5.00

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in NYC

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Washington Heights, New York, NY

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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington Heights?

There are currently 1377 Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,850 to $9,223. There are also 57 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington Heights ranging from $1,375 to $1,890.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Washington Heights range from $3,595 to $4,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,380 to $1,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,375 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $5,000.

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