Yeshiva University

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Yeshiva University Wilf Campus - New York, NY Area Guide

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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in New York, NY is $3,321 for a studio, $4,089 for one bedroom, $5,601 for two bedrooms, and $7,082 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New York has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 439 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,321/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 594 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,089/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 792 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $5,601/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 986 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $7,082/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

100 / 100

Exceptional Public Transit

Transit

100 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

40 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

90 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

90 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

90 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere

Vibrancy

70 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

50 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Schools

Harlem Village Academy East Charter School

Public

Grades PK-12

347 Students

Success Academy Upper West

Public

Grades K-8

1,002 Students

Harlem Village Academy West 2 Charter School

Public

Grades K-5

444 Students

Ps 290 Manhattan New School

Public

Grades PK-5

444 Students

Harlem Village Academy East Charter School

Public

Grades PK-12

347 Students

Success Academy Upper West

Public

Grades K-8

1,002 Students

The Clinton School

Public

Grades 6-12

849 Students

Ms 245 The Computer School

Public

Grades 6-8

372 Students

Stuyvesant High School

Public

Grades 9-12

3,265 Students

High School Math Science And Engineering At CCNY

Public

Grades 9-12

577 Students

Bard High School Early College

Public

Grades 9-12

573 Students

Manhattan/Hunter Science High School

Public

Grades 9-12

448 Students

High School For Dual Language And Asian Studies

Public

Grades 9-12

368 Students

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.