Average Rent in Morningside Heights, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Morningside Heights, New York, NY Rents

Morningside Heights rentals average $3,000 for a studio rental to $5,682 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,550, or roughly $79 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,086 (-27.24%) year-over-year from $3,986 to $2,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $36 (0.81%) year-over-year from $4,435 to $4,471. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,513 (-25.17%) year-over-year from $6,013 to $4,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $204 (-3.92%) year-over-year from $5,204 to $5,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $300 (-5.17%) year-over-year from $5,800 to $5,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 18.94% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.47% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 26.14% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 8.25% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.76% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$122.12	$2,900	$3,986 (-27.24%)	$4,010 (-27.68%)
1 BR	$93.18	$4,471	$4,435 (0.81%)	$3,167 (41.19%)
2 BR	$66.46	$4,500	$6,013 (-25.17%)	$3,658 (23.01%)
3 BR	$85.71	$5,000	$5,204 (-3.92%)	$5,200 (-3.85%)
4+ BR	$72.40	$5,500	$5,800 (-5.17%)	$5,167 (6.45%)

Historical Rents in Morningside Heights, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Morningside Heights

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Morningside Heights. The average rent in Morningside Heights is currently $2,950 per month. A total of 21 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waterbury, CT, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Morningside Heights, New York, NY is Ocean Beach, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $8,000 per month.

Let's compare Morningside Heights, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Morningside Heights, New York, NY is 35.00% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 47.54% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Morningside Heights, New York, NY are about 28.91% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 29.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Morningside Heights, New York, NY in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Newark, NJ	$1,950	$1,600	$1,900	$2,100
Cliffside Park, NJ	$1,750	$2,075	$3,200	$2,600
Hackensack, NJ	$1,750	$2,075	$2,800	$2,600
Jersey City, NJ	$2,450	$2,400	$2,650	$2,600
Yonkers, NY	$2,075	$2,300	$2,600	$2,600
Mount Vernon, NY	$1,750	$2,300	$2,500	$2,900
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,600	$1,975	$2,600	$3,025
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,625	$2,775	$3,200	$3,275
New Rochelle, NY	$2,800	$2,870	$4,400	$3,500
New York, NY	$3,800	$4,650	$6,225	$4,898

Top Neighborhoods Near Morningside Heights

There are a total of 70 neighborhoods in or near Morningside Heights. Some of these neighborhoods include Jackson Heights, Inwood, and Mott Haven. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 70 total neighborhoods in or near Morningside Heights, New York, NY in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Morningside Heights, New York, NY is currently around $4,700 per month. A total of 31 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Morningside Heights's average rent, which is only $4,550. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Morningside Heights, Brooklawn - St. Vincent has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,500 average rent per month, Two Bridges is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Morningside Heights. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Jackson Heights, New York, NY	$2,150	$2,500	$2,900	$2,500
Inwood, New York, NY	$3,125	$3,070	$3,575	$3,135
Mott Haven, New York, NY	$2,848	$2,850	$3,620	$3,205
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$2,795	$2,950	$3,395	$3,300
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,400	$4,120	$3,586
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,773	$3,500	$3,775	$3,740
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,850	$3,200	$4,400	$3,795
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,425	$3,811	$3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,375	$3,557	$3,695	$4,000
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,659	$4,577	$6,500	$4,565
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,650	$4,500	$15,000	$4,650
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY	$3,695	$4,200	$5,577	$4,700
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,690	$4,530	$6,895	$4,750
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,500	$6,500	$4,800
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,225	$4,450	$7,250	$4,850
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,925	$5,082	$7,768	$4,995
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,800	$5,495	$7,423	$5,175
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,575	$4,900	$7,054	$5,250
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,824	$5,000	$7,600	$5,251
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,045	$5,066	$7,616	$5,450
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$4,020	$4,784	$6,330	$5,532
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,357	$5,615	$8,495	$5,650
East Village, New York, NY	$4,150	$4,295	$6,400	$5,860
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,650	$6,295	$8,255	$6,000
West Village, New York, NY	$4,650	$5,700	$7,200	$6,000
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,968	$6,320	$6,267
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,350	$6,270	$9,546	$6,273
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$5,000	$6,700	$9,500	$6,448
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,098	$5,600	$6,500	$6,500
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,500	$5,995	$8,503	$7,098

Top Counties Near Morningside Heights

There are a total of 34 counties located by Morningside Heights, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Cliffside Park, NJ, Hackensack, NJ, and Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,228. That's roughly around $40 per sqft. A total of 31 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,013. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,495, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Morningside Heights, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Morningside Heights, New York, NY is 32.08% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Morningside Heights, New York, NY is 45.39% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Morningside Heights, New York, NY is 26.72% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cliffside Park, NJ	$1,750	$2,075	$3,200	$2,600
Hackensack, NJ	$1,750	$2,075	$2,800	$2,600
Jersey City, NJ	$2,450	$2,400	$2,650	$2,600
Yonkers, NY	$2,075	$2,300	$2,600	$2,600
Mount Vernon, NY	$1,750	$2,300	$2,500	$2,900
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,600	$1,975	$2,600	$3,025
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,533	$2,775	$3,498	$3,181
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,625	$2,775	$3,200	$3,275
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,590	$4,060	$5,000	$4,200
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,995	$5,175	$6,995	$5,495

Top Zipcodes Near Morningside Heights

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Morningside Heights, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,933. A total of 18 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 11226, New York, NY at $3,145 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,295 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,702. That's at least $95 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Morningside Heights, New York, NY is $4,500 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,624 per month. Which comes out to $85 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Morningside Heights, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10027, New York, NY	$2,850	$3,400	$3,695	$3,750
10025, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,495	$5,100	$4,650
10026, New York, NY	$4,398	$3,600	$4,600	$4,500
10024, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,750	$7,266	$4,900
10031, New York, NY	$2,700	$3,032	$3,775	$3,200
10029, New York, NY	$4,200	$3,195	$3,695	$4,150
10128, New York, NY	$3,150	$4,300	$6,150	$4,600
10032, New York, NY	$2,206	$2,995	$3,400	$3,395
10035, New York, NY	$2,850	$3,336	$3,295	$3,298
10028, New York, NY	$3,000	$4,399	$8,589	$4,400

Frequently Asked Questions - Morningside Heights Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Morningside Heights, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for Morningside Heights, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $4,550. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Morningside Heights, New York, NY rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Morningside Heights, New York, NY.

How much is a studio apartment in Morningside Heights, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $122.12. There are a total of 23 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Morningside Heights.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Morningside Heights, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $4,575 and an average price per square feet of $93.18. There are a total of 88 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Morningside Heights.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Morningside Heights, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,500 and an average price per square feet of $66.46. There are a total of 49 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Morningside Heights.

How have rent prices in Morningside Heights, New York, NY changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Morningside Heights, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.27%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Morningside Heights, New York, NY?

A reasonable rent price in Morningside Heights, New York, NY is around $3,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.