Average Rent in Washington Heights, New York, NY and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Washington Heights, New York, NY

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Washington Heights, New York, NY is $2,900. This is +47% higher than the national average.

$6.03

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,900

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

76

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Washington Heights, New York, NY is $2,900. This is +47% higher than the national average.

$6.03

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

53%

41%

$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500

$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

91%

Renter-occupied

Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Washington Heights, New York, NY
The monthly rent for an apartment in Washington Heights, New York, NY is $2,900. A 1-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights, New York, NY costs about $2,700 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,200. Houses for rent in Washington Heights, New York, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,250.


1 bedroom	$2,700	6%	2%
2 bedroom	$3,200	1%	19%
3 bedroom	$3,995	1%	23%
4 bedroom	$1,430	2%	19%
Studio	$2,750	24%	51%

		Comparables
Concourse	$2,800
Concourse Village	$2,600
Highbridge	$2,733
Inwood	$2,795
Melrose	$3,000
Morrisania	$2,950


Apartments	$2,900	No Change	No Change
Condos	$2,745	7%	No Change
Houses	$3,250	24%	No Change
Rooms	$1,275	No Change	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

24%

Last year

51%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

Last year

23%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,430

Last 30 days

Last year

19%

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.

Compare rent prices in Washington Heights, New York, NY to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Washington Heights, New York, NY for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Concourse, New York, NY.

Washington Heights

Median rent price$2,900

47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800

42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Washington Heights, New York, NY is 4% higher than the median rent in Concourse, New York, NY.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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