Cheap Homes for Rent in Washington Heights Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,900 (32 Rentals)

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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. 652 West 163rd Street 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
15 Magaw Place1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
652 West 163rd Street1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,750
86 Haven Avenue2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3,150
The River CliffApartment 01D2BR,1BA$3,499
700 W 178th Street5 Bed, 2 Bath Floorplan5BR,2BA$5,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, NY

As of April 12, 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$5.00
652 West 163rd Street1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.23
556 W 165th St, Unit 2556 W 165th StStudio ,1BA$4.75

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Washington Heights?

There are currently 1386 Apartments for Rent in Washington Heights, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,175 to $7,430. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Washington Heights ranging from $1,995 to $4,250.

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 $1,995 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $2,973.

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