Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Heights Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,000 (26 Rentals)

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524 W 169th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

524 W 169th St

524 W 169th StNew York, NY 10032
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20 LAUREL HILL TER
Studio Apartments

20 LAUREL HILL TER

20 laurel Hill TerNew York, NY 10033
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501 W 168th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

501 W 168th St

501 W 168th StNew York, NY 10032
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463-467 W 159th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

463-467 W 159th St

463-467 W 159th StNew York, NY 10032
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221-227 Wadsworth Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

221-227 Wadsworth Ave

221-227 Wadsworth AveNew York, NY 10033
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303-309 W 154th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

303-309 W 154th St

303-309 W 154th StNew York, NY 10039
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514 West 170th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

514 West 170th Street

506-526 W 173rd StNew York, NY 10032
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2244-2248 Amsterdam Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2244-2248 Amsterdam Ave

2244-2248 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10032
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2284 Amsterdam Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2284 Amsterdam Ave

2284 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10033
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561 W 179th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

561 W 179th St

561 W 179th StNew York, NY 10033
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Elevatored Apt. Building
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elevatored Apt. Building

940 Saint Nicholas AveNew York, NY 10032
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1370 Saint Nicholas
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1370 Saint Nicholas

1370 St Nicholas AveNew York, NY 10033
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520 W 183rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

520 W 183rd St

520-522 W 183rd StNew York, NY 10033
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507 W 184th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

507 W 184th St

507 W 184th StNew York, NY 10033
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503-505 W 176th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

503-505 W 176th St

503-505 W 176th StNew York, NY 10033
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575-587 W 177th St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

575-587 W 177th St

575-587 W 177th StNew York, NY 10033
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497 West 182
1 Bedroom Apartments

497 West 182

497 W 182nd StNew York, NY 10033
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559-561 W 183rd St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

559-561 W 183rd St

559-561 W 183rd StNew York, NY 10033
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515 W 169th St
Studio Apartments

515 W 169th St

515 W 169th StNew York, NY 10032
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283 Audubon Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

283 Audubon Ave

283 Audubon AveNew York, NY 10033
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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 15 Magaw Place priced from $2,250. 1883 Amsterdam Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here are the most affordable Washington Heights apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
15 Magaw Place1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
1883 Amsterdam Avenue2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,395
86 Haven Avenue2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3,150
The River CliffApartment 01D2BR,1BA$3,399
652 West 163rd Street3 BR, 1 Bath3BR,1BA$3,850
700 W 178th Street5 Bed, 2 Bath Floorplan5BR,2BA$5,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, NY

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Washington Heights area is the $3.29 price per square foot 5 Bed, 2 Bath Floorplan Model at 700 W 178th Street in the in the Washington Heights neighborhood starting from $5,195. The second greatest value Washington Heights apartment is the 2 BR, 1 Bath Model at 86 Haven Avenue starting at $3,150 with a $3.32 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.
700 W 178th Street5 Bed, 2 Bath Floorplan5BR,2BA$3.29
86 Haven Avenue2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.32
15 Magaw Place1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.21
The River CliffApartment 01D2BR,1BA$4.86
664 West 163rd Street1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.15
652 West 163rd Street1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.15
556 W 165th St, Unit 2556 W 165th StStudio ,1BA$4.75

Getting Around the Washington Heights Neighborhood in New York, NY

Walk Score®

95 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

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 $2,250 at 15 Magaw Place.

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 $2,395 at 1883 Amsterdam Avenue.

What is the most affordable Washington Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Washington Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 652 West 163rd Street and starts from $3,850.

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