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    2030 Hudson Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
    4 Units available
    1 BED $3,250
    2 BEDS $4,000+
    3 BEDS $7,250+
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    5/5 Anonymous on Aug 20, 2023

    The apartment is good but the window is not voice-proof and it's a bit noisy.

    5/5 Julia on Jun 3, 2023

    I enjoy living here. Love the amenities and stuff.

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    501 W158 Street, New York, NY 10032
    Studio $2,400+
    1 BED $2,288
    2 BEDS $3,350
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    1469 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10033
    1 BED $2,100+
    2 BEDS $2,200+
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    422 W160 Street, New York, NY 10032
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    2036 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10032
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    2030 Hudson Street, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
    1 BED $3,250
    2 BEDS $4,000+
    3 BEDS $7,250+
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    82-84 Wadsworth Avenue, New York, NY 10033
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    2 BEDS $2,498
    3 BEDS $2,395
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    630 West 172Nd Street, New York, NY 10032
    2 BEDS $1,850
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    1890-92 Andrews Ave, Bronx, NY 10453
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    1 BED $1,358
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    2175 Hudson Terrace, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
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    1 BED $2,476
    2+ BEDS $2,823+
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    2050 Central Road, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
    1 BED $2,950+
    2 BEDS $4,035+
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    766 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10031
    Studio $993+
    1 BED $2,466
    2 BEDS $3,950
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    120 W. 183Rd Street, Bronx, NY 10453
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    408 Convent Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10031
    7 BEDS $8,995
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    1220 College Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456
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    2538 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd., New York, NY 10039
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    680 St. Nicholas St., New York, NY 10030
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    231 West 145Th Street, New York, NY 10039
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    2060 Anthony Ave, Bronx, NY 10457
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    2065 Ryer Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457
    Studio $2,081
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    702 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451
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    312 W142 St, New York, NY 10030
    1 BED $2,357
    2 BEDS $2,811
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    501 W 140Th St, New York, NY 10031
    Studio $15,000
    4 BEDS $3,500
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    855 Courtlandt Ave, Bronx, NY 10451
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    855 Courtlandt Avenue, Bronx, NY 10451
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Average rent in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY

$2,438/mo Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY average rental price, July 2023
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY is around $2,438.

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Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY last updated?

Prices and availability in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY were last updated on 29 Nov 2023.

What are the best apartments in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY?

The best apartments in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY are: 501 W158 Street (aka1980 Amsterdam Avenue), 1469 St. Nicholas Avenue, 422 W160 Street, Site A-Washington Heights TP4 LLC and 82-84 Wadsworth Avenue.

What is the average rent in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY?

The average rent in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY is $2,438. Start your search for apartments in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY?

The price range for a studio apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY is between $2,288 and $3,424. View all studio apartments in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY is between $2,100 and $2,498. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY is between $2,200 and $3,424. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY is between $2,100 and $3,000. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY.

What type of rental buildings are in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY?

In Washington Heights, 88% of the residents are renting compared to 12% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 38% of Washington Heights’s rentals, 62% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 0.3% are single-family rentals.

Living in Washington Heights, New York, NY

Washington Heights - also known as "Little Dominican Republic" - is a scenic waterside neighborhood in Upper Manhattan on the east side of the historic George Washington Bridge over the Hudson River. The neighborhood has a long Dominican history that lends authenticity and character to the area. In recent years, renting in Washington Heights has become an affordable fit for many young professionals, students and families looking for a quiet escape without leaving the city.

In Washington Heights, renters with children have access to public schools like Dyckman Valley Elementary School; Incarnation Elementary School; Mahlia Jackson Middle School; Duke Ellington Middle School; Audubon Middle School; The Luis Belliard School; Greg Luperon High School for Math and Sciences; and Washington Heights High School. Washington Heights rentals are also close to New York Presbyterian Hospital; Irving University Medical Center; Columbia Children's Hospital; and Beth Abraham Hospital.

Renting in Washington Heights, New York, NY

Renters in Washington Heights are less than two miles from Yankee Stadium, eight miles north of New York University and just outside of Met Cloisters (a Medieval art and architecture museum). Plus, more history is found around the rentals in Washington Heights at the Little Red Lighthouse and the High Bridge, which takes renters on a walkway from Washington Heights into the Bronx. Some townhouses for rent are modern, while others are traditional brownstones with multiple floors and spacious rooms. In particular, Sylvan Terrace is a beautiful subdivision with cobblestone streets and 19th-century townhouses for rent. Meanwhile, modern, high-rise apartment rentals often overlook the Hudson River, and these buildings have fitness centers, rooftop terraces and 24-hour concierge services. The apartments for rent have one to four bedrooms and there are no single-family houses for rent in Washington Heights.

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Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY demographics

  • 180,899Total Population
  • 91,638 Female
    89,261 Male
  • 37.1Median Age

In total, Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY has 180,899 residents, 91,638 women and 89,261 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Washington Heights’s population is 37.1.

Amenities in Washington Heights, New York, NY

Renters in Washington Heights go to J. Hood Wright Recreation Center for its basketball and handball courts, athletic field, computer lab, fitness center, library and playground. The Washington Heights Library, Mendel Gottesman University Library and Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library are also close. Washington Heights is also known for its parks. The two most famous are Fort Washington Park - which has a sports court by the Hudson River - and George Washington Bridge Park with a mini-playground. There's also Lily Brown Playground, Ilka Tanya Payan Park, Roger Morris Park and High Bridge Park Partners. From Irish pubs to authentic Dominican, Ecuadorian, and Mexican cuisines, renters will find the best restaurants and nightlife on Dyckman Street. Or, for groceries, Washington Heights renters are well-covered with 10 independent stores at the neighborhood's north and south.

Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY households

  • 34,640 Family
    29,776 Non-family
  • 15,562 Children
    48,854 No Children
  • 64,416Total Number of Households
  • 2.74Average People Per Household
  • $55,059Median Household Income

There is a total of 64,416 households in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY. Of these, 15,562 have children and 48,854 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 34,640 family households and 29,776 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Washington Heights is 2.74 people, on average. The median household annual income in Washington Heights equals $55,059, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,476.

Transportation in Washington Heights, New York, NY

When renting in Washington Heights, public transportation is provided by the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA). Renters can reach Midtown Manhattan from Washington Heights by taking the A train from 168th Street to 125th, and the D train from the intersection of Coney Island Avenue and Stillwell Avenue to the 42nd Street-Bryant Park Station. Or, to reach Lower Manhattan, renters take the C train from 168th Street to Canal Street. Otherwise, the M2 Bus Route takes renters from Washington Heights to East Village, passing through West Harlem, East Harlem and Central Park, while the M98 Bus Route takes renters from Washington Heights to East Midtown, passing along the Harlem River. Finally, the nearest major airport when renting in Washington Heights is New Liberty International Airport.

Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY education statistics

According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 13% of the population in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY have no high school education, 29% went to high-school, and 18% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 21% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 14% hold a Graduate Degree.

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