Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Washington Heights Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,300 (49 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 W 154th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

303 W 154th St

303 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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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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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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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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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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St. Nicholas Tower
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St. Nicholas Tower

111 Wadsworth AveNew York, NY 10033
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812 W 181st St
1 Bedroom Apartments

812 W 181st St

812-820 W 181st StNew York, NY 10033
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521 W 185th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

521 W 185th St

521 W 185th StNew York, NY 10033
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516-520 W 188th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

516-520 W 188th St

516-520 W 188th StNew York, NY 10040
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2224 Amsterdam Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

2224 Amsterdam Ave

2220-2226 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10032
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436 Fort Washington Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

436 Fort Washington Ave

436 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10033
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97 Fort Washington Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

97 Fort Washington Ave

97 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10032
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531 W 151st St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

531 W 151st St

531 W 151st StNew York, NY 10031
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531 W 179th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

531 W 179th St

531 W 179th StNew York, NY 10033
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242-246 Bradhurst Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

242-246 Bradhurst Ave

242-246 Bradhurst AveNew York, NY 10039
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610 west 163rd st
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

610 west 163rd st

610-618 W 163rd StNew York, NY 10032
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105 HAVEN AVENUE
1 Bedroom Apartments

105 HAVEN AVENUE

105 Haven AveNew York, NY 10032
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510 W 184th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

510 W 184th St

510 W 184th StNew York, NY 10033
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608-612 W 184th St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

608-612 W 184th St

608-612 W 184th StNew York, NY 10033
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216 Bradhurst Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

216 Bradhurst Ave

216 Bradhurst AveNew York, NY 10039
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600 W 161st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

600 W 161st St

3851-3859 BroadwayNew York, NY 10032
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557 W 148th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

557 W 148th St

557 W 148th StNew York, NY 10031
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2372 Amsterdam Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2372 Amsterdam Ave

2372 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10033
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509 West 155th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

509 West 155th Street

509-517 W 155th StNew York, NY 10032
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704 W 180th St
3 Bedroom Apartments

704 W 180th St

704 W 180th StNew York, NY 10033
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Noonan Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Noonan Towers

939 Woodycrest AveBronx, NY 10452
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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. 79 Haven Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,300. 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
79 Haven Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,300
21 Magaw Place2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,391
539 West 156th Street2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,495
44 Bennett Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,700
652 West 163rd Street1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,750
81 Cabrini Boulevard2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,800
The River CliffApartment 01D2BR,1BA$3,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, NY

As of March 23, 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 4 BR, 1.5 Baths Model at 715 West 172nd Street starting at $4,150 with a $3.77 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
715 West 172nd Street4 BR, 1.5 Baths4BR,1.5BA$3.77
664 West 163rd Street3 BR, 1 Bath3BR,1BA$3.50
81 Cabrini Boulevard3 BR, 1 Bath3BR,1BA$3.56
21 Magaw Place2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.99
44 Bennett Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.38
15 Magaw Place1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.21
652 West 163rd Street1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.23
79 Haven Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.18
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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Washington Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Washington Heights is at listed at $1,900.

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 $2,391 at 21 Magaw Place.

What is the most affordable Washington Heights Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Washington Heights Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 81 Cabrini Boulevard and starts from $3,200.

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