Average rent in Fort George, Manhattan
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,524 | $2,088 | $2,798 | 16 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,000 | $2,350 | $2,850 | 90 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,458 | $2,850 | $3,398 | 54 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,705 | $3,200 | $3,700 | 42 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,445 | $4,200 | $5,375 | 16 |
Apartments for rent in Fort George
The newest listings in Fort George from StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Features reported in listings
- Laundry in building
- Dishwasher
- Elevator
- In-unit laundry
- Air conditioning
- Private outdoor space
- Doorman
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 217 of 217 geocoded listings. These are the most commonly nearby weekday routes, based on each listing’s nearest station. Straight-line distance does not measure walking access.
- 1 route
- A route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 1, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
9 indexable building pages have a listing address matched to the DHCR building registry. A building match does not confirm the status of any apartment in it.
Showing the 5 linked buildings with the most listing history.
Based on Leaseswap listings tracked during the last 6 months. Feature shares count explicit affirmative reports over all tracked listings; a missing detail is unknown, not a negative. Apartment size is based on listings that report square footage. Updated October 1, 2026.
Fort George is a small northern Manhattan label within the larger Washington Heights and Inwood area. City Community Board 12 planning materials map Fort Tryon Park, Sherman Creek Park, and nearby institutional and residential sites, while broader city planning sources describe Community District 12 as a mix of prewar apartment buildings, brownstones, rowhouses, and larger apartment properties. The public documents do not provide a complete block-by-block inventory for Fort George itself, so treat that housing mix as wider-district context rather than a claim about every address in this subarea.
When comparing apartments, start with the precise street address and building. The area’s topography and park edges can affect the route from a front door to an avenue or nearby destination. Walk the route you would actually use and check the entrance location, stair count, floor level, and elevator service. Request the exact floor plan and verify window direction, room dimensions, kitchen and bath placement, closet space, and whether every sleeping room has an exterior window. Ask about laundry, packages, heating, cooling, and included appliances in writing.
The planning map is useful for identifying named public spaces and nearby sites, but it does not establish a unit’s view, private park access, or building condition. Inspect the actual apartment and walk its block at a representative time. If the listing cites a landmark or historic district, search its exact address on the Landmarks Preservation Commission map. If it is in a larger complex, compare the specific building entrance and services, not only the complex name.
Fort George listings can also use the broader Washington Heights or Inwood label. Confirm the cross streets before judging the distance to a park, commercial corridor, or other regular destination. The city sources here support broad housing and geography context only; they do not replace current information from a listing contact. Before applying, confirm repairs, access arrangements, lease conditions, and all unit-specific features directly. A map, measured floor plan, and site visit give a more reliable basis for comparison than a broad neighborhood description.
Sources: Manhattan Community Board 12, Washington Heights and Inwood planning study, Manhattan Community Board 12, neighborhood buildings and parks map, NYC Department of City Planning, Community Board 12 district needs
A one-bedroom apartment in Fort George is 53% below the Manhattan median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- What does the city source establish about Fort George housing?
- The Community Board 12 materials map parks and sites within the larger district, while citywide district materials describe a range of apartment and house types across Washington Heights and Inwood. They do not provide a complete Fort George building inventory.
- What should I check before choosing a Fort George apartment?
- Confirm the exact address, walk the route from the entrance, and inspect the unit’s floor plan, windows, stairs or elevator, and building services. Verify park access or views separately rather than assuming them from the area label.
- Which apartment features are reported in Fort George?
- Across Fort George's 218 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Laundry in building was reported in 122 of 218 tracked listings (56%). Dishwasher was reported in 119 of 218 tracked listings (55%). Elevator was reported in 89 of 218 tracked listings (41%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in Fort George?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 217 of 217 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are 1, A. This is geographic proximity, not a walking-access or current-service guarantee. Source: MTA Subway Stations dataset.
- What is the median rent for a studio apartment in Fort George?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in Fort George, Manhattan is $2,088 per month, based on 16 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 45% below the Manhattan median of $3,800 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Fort George?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Fort George, Manhattan is $2,350 per month, based on 90 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 53% below the Manhattan median of $4,985 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Fort George?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Fort George, Manhattan is $2,850 per month, based on 54 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 52% below the Manhattan median of $5,995 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Fort George?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Fort George, Manhattan is $3,200 per month, based on 42 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 58% below the Manhattan median of $7,636 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Fort George?
- The median asking rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Fort George, Manhattan is $4,200 per month, based on 16 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 58% below the Manhattan median of $9,995 for the same apartment size.
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