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Established in 1886, Yeshiva University is the nation’s oldest and most comprehensive educational institution affiliated with the Jewish faith. Yeshiva is dedicated to melding the ancient traditions of Jewish law and life with the heritage of Western civilization. Graduates leave YU prepared for personally and professionally successful lives through a commitment to Torah, rigorous secular curricula, intellectual exploration, and community service.

YU’s Wilf Campus is considered to be the main campus of YU’s four New York City campuses. Located near Manhattan’s northern tip, the YU Wilf Campus is nearby a broad range of apartments and condos available for rent. Convenient areas to look for housing include Washington Heights and Inwood as well as Fort Lee and Edgewater in New Jersey. Access to the subway in addition to Interstates 87 and 95 allows for simple commutes and travels.

A variety of student activities, kosher dining, fitness centers, sports teams, Shabbat services, and community engagement opportunities contribute to the energy of YU’s Wilf Campus. Situated in one of the world’s most vibrant cities with unparalleled diversity, YU is close to attractions like Yankee Stadium, Bronx Zoo, Fort Tryon Park, Highbridge Park, and so much more.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in New York, NY is $3,169 for a studio, $3,920 for one bedroom, $5,296 for two bedrooms, and $6,588 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New York has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 443 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,169/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 597 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,920/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 795 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,296/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 991 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $6,588/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

98

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

100

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

86

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

10
out of 10

Ps 42 Benjamin Altman

Public

Grades PK-5

482 Students

10
out of 10

Ballet Tech Nyc Ps For Dance

Public

Grades 4-8

116 Students

10
out of 10
9
out of 10

Ps 171 Patrick Henry

Public

Grades PK-8

762 Students

9
out of 10

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
out of 10
9
out of 10

Ps 171 Patrick Henry

Public

Grades PK-8

762 Students

9
out of 10

Battery Park City School

Public

Grades PK-8

710 Students

9
out of 10

Stuyvesant High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,334 Students

10
out of 10

Millennium High School

Public

Grades 9-12

665 Students

10
out of 10

High School Math Science And Engineering At CCNY

Public

Grades 9-12

555 Students

10
out of 10

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

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • J Hood Wright Park
  • Fort Tryon Park
  • Highbridge Park
  • Sherman Creek and Swindler Cove
  • Roberto Clemente State Park

Airports

  • Laguardia
  • John F Kennedy International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.