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Verified rooms in Morningside Heights, near Columbia
Rooms in Morningside Heights, Harlem, and the Upper West Side — close to Columbia University and the 1 train.
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Columbia’s campus sits at the center of Morningside Heights, a quieter, more academic pocket of Upper Manhattan bordered by Harlem to the north and the Upper West Side to the south. The 1 train runs straight through the neighborhood, with the B and C also reachable nearby, so getting downtown or across to the rest of the city doesn’t take long. Expect a mix of prewar apartment buildings, bookstores, and cafes that fill up with students during the semester, plus Riverside Park and Morningside Park both within easy walking distance for a break from studying. Rooms here range from private rooms in shared apartments to the occasional entire unit — see current listings, and for a deeper look at what students typically pay near Columbia, our full cost guide below.
Cost guide
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Rooms we currently list near Columbia run about $1,300 to $5,300 a month. The 1, 2, 3, A, C, E, F, L, and M stop nearby.
5 rooms near Columbia
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$1,300 /mo
Private room · Shared bath · Up to 1 person
Upper West Side, Manhattan
$1,300 /mo
Private room · Shared bath · Up to 1 person
Upper West Side, Manhattan
$3,100 /mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Chelsea, Manhattan
$3,600 /mo
1 bed · 1 bath
Chelsea, Manhattan
$5,300 /mo
2 bed · 1 bath
Upper West Side, Manhattan
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Is iHousing legit for Columbia students?
Yes. Every room is in a building our company operates, we verify it in person before it’s listed, and you always see it yourself — in person or on a live video call — before committing to anything.
How much do rooms near Columbia typically cost?
Rooms we currently list near Columbia run about $1,300 to $5,300 a month — see the listings above for what’s available right now and exactly what’s included.
Is there a broker fee or deposit to view a room?
No broker fees, ever. Reaching out and getting matched is completely free, and we never collect a deposit through the site.
How do I actually see a room before I commit?
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