Morningside Heights renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
Rental Price Key
On average, the cost of rent in Morningside Heights is about $1,821 per month. This puts it in the 73rd percentile compared to the city average cost of rent, which is $1,818. Households in Morningside Heights have a median income of $6,174 per month so the average renter in Morningside Heights is spending roughly 30% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Morningside Heights, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Morningside Heights is $1,183,717 right now, which is higher than neighborhoods nearby, meaning that rents in Morningside Heights also tend to be higher versus these nearby neighborhoods.
Higher rent prices are common in the southern parts of Morningside Heights while lower rent rates are often available in northeastern areas.
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