Columbia University in the City of New York

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Columbia University in the City of New York Morningside Heights - New York, NY

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Ivy-League prestige meets New York sophistication

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As one of the most esteemed and exclusive universities in the nation, Columbia provides an absolutely unparalleled academic environment on the west side of Manhattan. The stunning Beaux-Arts architecture of the Ivy League university’s buildings evokes a timeless character, a testament to the institution's more than 250 years of academic legacy.

Easy access to Central Park and Riverside Park gives you endless opportunities for outdoor recreation in your free time, and the numerous bars, coffeehouses, and restaurants along Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue provide numerous options for after-hours R&R. And with the 116 Street Subway Station right on campus, the city that never sleeps is at your fingertips any time. While rent in New York City is rarely cheap, apartments and condos in Morningside Heights tend to be relatively reasonable, with numerous options within just a couple blocks of the Columbia campus.

Explore the College

The elegant front entrance welcomes students and visitors

Low Memorial Library was built by university president Seth Low in 1895

A fountain sits outside the Low Memorial Library

Students often gather at the Van Amringe Quadrangle, or Van Am Quad

The Belleophon Taming Pegasus sculpture adorns the west entrance of Columbia Law School

Cast from Rodin’s famous masterpiece, the Thinker sculpture is located outside Philosophy Hall

Rent Trends

As of November 2024, the average apartment rent in New York, NY is $3,140 for a studio, $3,873 for one bedroom, $5,249 for two bedrooms, and $6,515 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New York has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 441 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,140/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 595 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,873/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 786 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,249/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 999 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $6,515/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

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Walker's Paradise

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Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

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Rider's Paradise

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Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

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Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Schools

Ps 184 Shuang Wen

Public

Grades PK-8

736 Students

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Ps 42 Benjamin Altman

Public

Grades PK-5

482 Students

10
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Ballet Tech Nyc Ps For Dance

Public

Grades 4-8

116 Students

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Ps 171 Patrick Henry

Public

Grades PK-8

762 Students

9
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Ps 184 Shuang Wen

Public

Grades PK-8

736 Students

10
out of 10

Ballet Tech Nyc Ps For Dance

Public

Grades 4-8

116 Students

10
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Ps 171 Patrick Henry

Public

Grades PK-8

762 Students

9
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Battery Park City School

Public

Grades PK-8

710 Students

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Stuyvesant High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,334 Students

10
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Millennium High School

Public

Grades 9-12

665 Students

10
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High School Math Science And Engineering At CCNY

Public

Grades 9-12

555 Students

10
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Eleanor Roosevelt High School

Public

Grades 9-12

541 Students

10
out of 10

High School For Dual Language And Asian Studies

Public

Grades 9-12

373 Students

10
out of 10

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