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HomeApartments in New YorkWashington Heights 539 W 156th St, New York, NY 10032, USA
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This listing is 15% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Washington Heights.

ZMP105364872 - Beautiful renovated 1 Bedroom Apartment with hardwood floors and ample natural light. Apartment comes with a big living room close to the kitchen. The building features a live-in super and is only a block away from 1 train. Close to Columbia University medical campus, as well close to different grocery stores, restaurants, and coffee shops just a few blocks away.


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The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.2 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 0.4 mile away

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NeighborhoodWashington Heights
Zip code10032
TypeApartment for rent

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Rent trends in Washington Heights

1-bedroom apartments at 539 W 156th St cost about 15% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in New York.

Median rents as of Sep 5 2026.
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A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in New York
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$4,500
October 2024$4,500
November 2024$4,340
December 2024$4,198
January 2025$4,274
February 2025$4,317
March 2025$4,475
April 2025$4,614
May 2025$4,617
June 2025$4,574
July 2025$4,360
August 2025$4,392
September 2025$4,481
October 2025$4,398
November 2025$4,299
December 2025$4,286
January 2026$4,285
February 2026$4,280
March 2026$4,374
April 2026$4,533
May 2026$4,662
June 2026$4,651
July 2026$4,540
August 2026$4,510
September 2026$4,548
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Washington Heights
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$2,407
October 2024$2,574
November 2024$2,542
December 2024$2,461
January 2025$2,474
February 2025$2,636
March 2025$2,694
April 2025$2,700
May 2025$2,696
June 2025$2,689
July 2025$2,710
August 2025$2,747
September 2025$2,573
October 2025$2,653
November 2025$2,698
December 2025$2,721
January 2026$2,579
February 2026$2,594
March 2026$2,624
April 2026$2,647
May 2026$2,682
June 2026$2,770
July 2026$2,795
August 2026$2,766
September 2026$2,700

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Schools near 539 W 156th St

P.S. 28 - Wright Brothers

475 w 155th st

new york, NY, 10032

PK, K-5Public
C

P.S./I.S. 210 - 21st Century Academy for Community Leadership

501-503 w 152nd st

new york, NY, 10031

PK, K-8Public
B-

PS 368 The William Lynch School

1750 amsterdam ave

new york, NY, 10031

PK, K-5Public
C+

Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School

276 w 151st st

new york, NY, 10039

K-5Public
B-

Castle Bridge School

560 w 169th st

new york, NY, 10032

PK, K-5Public
B
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Walking

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No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.

Cycling

8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 539 W 156th St, New York

Groceries

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Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

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Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

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Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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539 West 156th Street New York, NY

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1 Bath

$1,600

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Days on market: 3737
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1 Bath

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2 Beds

1 Bath

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