Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Washington Heights, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Washington Heights
$3,000/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Washington Heights is $3,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,070 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Washington Heights
63
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Washington Heights rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Washington Heights, New York, NY
Average rent prices in Washington Heights have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Washington Heights, New York, NY
Rent prices in Washington Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Washington Heights is $3,000, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington Heights run $2,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,500 | 6% | 24% | |
1 bedroom | $2,795 | 1% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $3,050 | 1% |  5% | |
3 bedroom | $4,250 | 10% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 14% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Concourse | $2,015 | |
Concourse Village | $2,612 | |
Highbridge | $2,295 | |
Inwood | $2,900 | |
Melrose | $2,858 | |
Morrisania | $2,030 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,000 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,450 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | 25% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,765 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
16%
Concourse
Average rent
$2,015
Concourse Village
Average rent
$2,612
Highbridge
Average rent
$2,295
Inwood
Average rent
$2,900
Melrose
Average rent
$2,858
Morrisania
Average rent
$2,030
Apartments
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
25%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,765
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Washington Heights, New York, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Washington Heights, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Washington Heights and Concourse by all bedroom counts and property types.
Washington Heights
55%higher than the national median
4%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Washington Heights, New York, NY is 49% higher than the median rent in Concourse, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
2 Thayer St, New York, NY 10040
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 24
5d+ ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$1,840
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
522 W 161st St, New York, NY 10032
3 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
2 baths
$5,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
40 Pinehurst Ave #7B, New York, NY 10033
2 beds
2 baths
$5,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
2 baths
$4,995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
560 W 180th St #8-4, New York, NY 10033
2 beds
1 bath
$4,500
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 30
1d ago
4650 Broadway, New York, NY 10040
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,369–$4,122
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Washington Heights house for rent in New York
4568 Broadway, New York, NY 10040
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
Studio
1 bath
$2,307
Apartment for rent
1d ago
624 W 176th St, New York, NY 10033
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$3,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 Bennett Ave, New York, NY 10033
3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,395–$3,425
Condo for rent
1d ago
4650 Broadway, New York, NY 10040
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,369–$4,122
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1 Arden St, New York, NY 10040
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$3,595
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4650 Broadway, New York, NY 10040
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$3,369–$4,122
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$4,500
$4,100
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
601 W 181st St, New York, NY 10033
3 beds
1 bath
$3,600
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Washington Heights, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Washington Heights rental market.
How much is rent in Washington Heights?
The average rent in Washington Heights is $3,000 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Washington Heights?
Average rent prices in Washington Heights have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Washington Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Washington Heights is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,070 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Washington Heights?
To comfortably afford rent in Washington Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).