Morningside Heights is having a moment: the Upper Manhattan neighborhood was on StreetEasy’s list of 10 NYC Neighborhoods to Watch in 2025. With the huge amount of green space courtesy of Central Park, Riverside Park, and Morningside Park, plus an easy commute to Midtown, it’s easy to see why searches for homes in the neighborhood grew by 5.8% last year. Check out some of our favorite Morningside Heights rental listings under $3,500 — and remember there are always more on StreetEasy.
This pristine studio is located in a boutique new construction building. It’s well sized and boasts a high-end kitchen with a dishwasher and marble island, a large foyer area, and in-unit laundry. The building also has a fitness center and virtual doorman. Best of all, renters get two months free on a 13-month lease.
This studio has a charming raised dining area that leads into the kitchen, as well as an arched doorway leading in from the foyer. Granite countertops, a dishwasher, and a gas range grace the kitchen, while the large bathroom has subway tile and an original bathtub. There’s also a dressing area with built-in shelves, and the building has an elevator, lobby, and laundry room.
Newly renovated, this bright and cheery 2-bedroom has lovely features like exposed brick, high ceilings, and French doors. Both bedrooms are well-sized (one queen, one full) and have their own closet. In the kitchen you’ll find wood-grain cabinets, subway tile, and stainless steel appliances including a dishwasher.
Three bedrooms can be hard to find in New York City, and this one has natural light and a spacious living room. There’s also an eat-in kitchen with quartz countertops, a dishwasher, and soft-close cabinets. High ceilings and refinished hardwood floors throughout provide a roomy yet cozy feel. After one month free on a 12-month lease, the unit has a net effective rent of $3,346.
This 2-bedroom was recently renovated, with a dishwasher and in-unit laundry to boot. New light fixtures, stainless steel appliances, and white quartz countertops have been added to the completely redone kitchen, while the windowed bathroom includes marble tile floors in a herringbone pattern and ceramic tile walls. Refinished hardwood floors and ample closets are the cherry on top, in addition to being one avenue from Morningside Park.