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Houses for Rent in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY

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Houses for Rent in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY. 20 Rentals Available Nearby
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    507 Weiher Court, Bronx County, NY 10456
    1 BED $2,395
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    291 Shaler Boulevard- Old, Ridgefield, NJ 07657
    5 BEDS $2,400
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    9066 Palisade Plaza, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010
    3 BEDS $3,100
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    66 Orchard Street, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
    3 BEDS $2,600
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    141 Walnut Drive, Tenafly, NJ 07670
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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    362 East 235Th Street, Bronx County, NY 10470
    2 BEDS $2,500
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    20Th Avenue @ Port Imperial II, 417, West New York, NJ 07093
    3 BEDS $4,800
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    10 Center Street, Cresskill, NJ 07626
    3 BEDS $7,000
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    4206 SMITH AVE, NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047
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    350 West 42Nd Street, New York, NY 10036
    STUDIO $5,700
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    4730 Center Boulevard, Queens, NY 11109
    1 BED $3,745
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    236 Knickerbocker Rd, Dumont, NJ 07628
    3 BEDS $3,600
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    41-07 56Th Street, Queens, NY 11377
    3 BEDS $3,550
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    726 Golden Avenue, Secaucus, NJ 07094
    2 BEDS $2,300
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    61 Lexington Avenue, 5A, New York, NY 10010
    STUDIO $2,500
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    586 Liberty Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07307
    3 BEDS $4,400
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    38 Graham Street, Jersey City, NJ 07307
    3 BEDS $3,000
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    446 Roedel Pl, Paramus, NJ 07652
    5 BEDS $4,950
  • Unit 8C, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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    Unit 8B, Brooklyn, NY 11201
    2 BEDS $4,500
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    52 Florence Avenue, Irvington, NJ 07111
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
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Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY have increased by 6.21% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,581 to $2,741.

Average rent in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY

$2,741/mo Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY average rental price, May 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY is around $2,741.

    What's the typical rent budget in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY?

    A share of 5% of apartments in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 23% of rentals are > $3,000. Around 35% of Washington Heights's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 37% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY (37%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Washington Heights, NY

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    Walker's Paradise
    100 /100
    Rider's Paradise
    80 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 97, Transit Score®: 100, Bike Score®: 80

    Frequently asked questions

    What are the advantages of renting a house in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY?

    Renting a house in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

    What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY?

    Houses for rent in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY are usually located in non-central areas.

    Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY demographics

    • 166,055Total Population
    • 85,506 Female
      80,548 Male
    • 38Median Age

    In total, Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY has 166,055 residents, 85,506 women and 80,548 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Washington Heights’s population is 38.

    Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY households

    • 33,277 Family
      30,397 Non-family
    • 14,461 Children
      49,213 No Children
    • 63,674Total Number of Households
    • 2Average People Per Household
    • $64,022Median Household Income

    There is a total of 63,674 households in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY. Of these, 14,461 have children and 49,213 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 33,277 family households and 30,397 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Washington Heights is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Washington Heights equals $64,022, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,633.

    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, 28% went to high-school, and 17% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 22% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 15% hold a Graduate Degree.

    Renting a house in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY

    In real estate, location is everything. But as you are looking at homes for rent in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY it seems that you’ve got this part already figured out. There are 23 apartment rental properties in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY with prices ranging from $2,300 to $7,000. That can be a lot to browse through. If you are looking at cheap houses for rent and the maximum you can afford is less than $7,000, simplify your search by typing the maximum you can afford in the Rent filter. When you are searching in the price range of 3 bedroom duplexes there is no need to look at all the 4 bedroom single family homes for rent. Now that we got this out of the way, the real grind begins. The devil is in the amenities. Well, not really, but there are so many choices, you don’t know where to start. Buckle up, it can be a bumpy ride and it could wreak some temporary havoc in your otherwise perfect apartment search.

    Deciding on what is important when renting a house

    Remember how hard it was to search for your first apartment alone? How confused you were because of all the things you had to consider? We’d like to tell you that things will be a lot easier this time around, not only because you’re more experience, but also because we’re here to help you along the way. It is easy to agree on whether you need a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom house, but there might also be some debates on the importance of a fireplace, A/C, garage or a pool. Sit down and talk about what are your must-haves and nice-to-haves. Agree on the amenities even before the serious hunt for rental homes starts. With a clear plan, browsing through our 20 houses for rent in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY is a breeze as you can filter the results based on your favorite amenities and features.

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