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540 Fort Washington Avenue
540 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10033, USA

Apartment for rent
Monthly rent
$3,500–$4,200
Beds2–3
Baths1
Sqft–
modified
Updated 8 Hours Ago

Property Overview

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Eco living

Units

540 Fort Washington Avenue New York, NY

New Listing

2 Beds, 1 Bath

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,500

Listed on 08/22/2026
Listed by Michael Machemer MX
ZMP105079807 - Spacious 2 bedroom in prime location in Hudson Heights. King and Queen size bedrooms on opposite sides of apartment. Queen room has eastern city sky view. Good closet space and light throughout. Walk-up with laundry in building. Spacious and clean stairway for easy moving. Live in super. The central shopping area of Hudson Heights is just down the block with Cafe Buunnii for Ethiopian style coffee and food, Frank\'s Market for all your grocery needs, Fresco\'s Pizza for awesome pizza, Refried Beans for Mexican food and the long running Kismat for Indian cuisine. Banking, pharmacy and dry cleaning services are all readily available - what else do you need. Many parks in the area including Bennett park across the street, Riverside and Fort Tryon a short distance away. The A train within steps and about 10 minutes to the 1 train - always good to have a choice in trains and busses. P.S 187

New Listing

3 Beds, 1 Bath

3 Beds

1 Bath

$4,200

Listed on 08/20/2026
Listed by Eli Eisenstein MX
Days on market: 2
ZMP105040574 - Fort Washington Av - Walk-up in a well-kept pre-war building. This unit features a new in unit washer dryer, new dishwasher, nice foyer, hardwood floors, high ceilings, a separate kitchen with white appliances, and plenty of cabinet space and counter space. Every room is spacious. The living room faces west towards Bennett Park. You will get a good amount of closet space as well. - Laundry facility - On-premises super Location wise, you can\'t ask for more, this building is only 2 blocks away to supermarkets & restaurants. In addition, the entrance for the A train is almost next to the building. Fort Tryon Park is 10 minutes away. You will also access M98 & M4 just across the street by Bennet Park. Photos of another unit, new photos coming soon!

Amenities for 540 Fort Washington Avenue

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Dry Cleaning Service
  • Business Center
  • Outdoor Space
  • Storage
  • Controlled Access
  • On-Site Management
  • Elevator
Unit Amenities
  • On-Site Laundry
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Dishwasher
  • In-Unit Laundry
  • High Ceilings
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Central Heat

Policies at 540 Fort Washington Avenue

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 540 Fort Washington Avenue

HomeApartments in New YorkWashington Heights 540 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033, USA

Interested in leasing 540 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10033, USA? Currently, 540 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10033, USA is available to rent or lease. It is a 2-bedroom apartment with 1 bathroom. Below, you can compare the rent price at 540 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10033, USA vs overall rent prices in Washington Heights, NY. We have compiled nearby businesses and things to do close to 540 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10033, USA.

Address details

Units41
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code10033

540 Fort Washington Ave is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 52 parks within a mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 540 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10033, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.5 mile away
Less expensive
Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in New York

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 540 Fort Washington Ave to be 9% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Washington Heights.

3-bedroom apartments at 540 Fort Washington Ave cost about 1% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Washington Heights.

Median rents as of Aug 15 2026.
Washington Heights
New York
A table of studio rental data trends in New York
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$3,700
September 2024$3,674
October 2024$3,625
November 2024$3,532
December 2024$3,527
January 2025$3,569
February 2025$3,563
March 2025$3,643
April 2025$3,747
May 2025$3,800
June 2025$3,772
July 2025$3,757
August 2025$3,791
September 2025$3,807
October 2025$3,812
November 2025$3,800
December 2025$3,798
January 2026$3,790
February 2026$3,794
March 2026$3,837
April 2026$3,855
May 2026$3,886
June 2026$3,867
July 2026$3,850
August 2026$3,841
A table of studio rental data trends in Washington Heights
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$2,039
September 2024$2,089
October 2024$2,068
November 2024$2,000
December 2024$1,998
January 2025$1,949
February 2025$1,975
March 2025$2,022
April 2025$2,193
May 2025$2,251
June 2025$2,570
July 2025$2,325
August 2025$2,306
September 2025$2,310
October 2025$2,353
November 2025$2,218
December 2025$2,268
January 2026$2,324
February 2026$2,326
March 2026$2,319
April 2026$2,320
May 2026$2,337
June 2026$2,314
July 2026$2,304
August 2026$2,307

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 540 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY.
2 months ago$4,2003 bed1 bath
7 months ago$3,9953 bed1 bath
1 year ago$3,8003 bed1 bath
2 years ago$3,8003 bed1 bath
3 years ago$3,2953 bed1 bath
3 years ago$3,4253 bed1 bath
3 years ago$3,4253 bed1 bath
3 years ago$3,4253 bed1 bath
3 years ago$3,4503 bed1 bath

Schools near 540 Fort Washington Ave

P.S. 48 - Po Michael J. Buczek

4360-78 broadway

new york, NY, 10033

PK, K-5Public
C

Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School

511 w 182nd st

new york, NY, 10033

PK, K-12Public
B-

Professor Juan Bosch Public School

12-18 ellwood st

new york, NY, 10040

K-5Public
B-

Castle Bridge School

560 w 169th st

new york, NY, 10032

PK, K-5Public
B

Amistad Dual Language School

4862 broadway

new york, NY, 10034

K-8Public
B-
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Getting around New York near 540 Fort Washington Avenue

Walking

10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

4/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

6/10
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 540 Fort Washington Avenue, New York

Groceries

10/10
Several grocery stores nearby

Shopping

10/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

7/10
Variety of cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

9/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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