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Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Washington Heights, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Washington Heights
$2,895/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Washington Heights is $2,895 per month as of June 2026. This is 48% above the national average rent, or $945 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Washington Heights
91
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,952, whereas a house costs $3,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington Heights run $2,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,301 | 7% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $2,772 |  4% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $3,050 | 2% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 4% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $1,590 | 6% | 46% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Concourse | $2,099 | |
Concourse Village | $1,990 | |
Highbridge | $1,950 | |
Inwood | $2,697 | |
Melrose | $1,990 | |
Morrisania | $1,995 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,952 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,395 | 16% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,590 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,301
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,772
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,590
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
46%
Concourse
Average rent
$2,099
Concourse Village
Average rent
$1,990
Highbridge
Average rent
$1,950
Inwood
Average rent
$2,697
Melrose
Average rent
$1,990
Morrisania
Average rent
$1,995
Apartments
Average rent
$2,952
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$3,395
Last 30 days
16%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,590
Last 30 days
No Change
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
48%higher than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Washington Heights, New York, NY is 38% 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 beds
1 bath
$1,840
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
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5d+ ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$2,607
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 2
2d ago
522 W 161st St, New York, NY 10032
3 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Condo for rent
1d ago
4650 Broadway, New York, NY 10040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,009–$5,980
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5h ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
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5d+ ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
2 baths
$5,325
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
7h ago
712 W 176th St, New York, NY 10033
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,600–$2,995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4650 Broadway, New York, NY 10040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,009–$5,980
Apartment for rent
1d ago
630 W 172nd St, New York, NY 10032
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000–$3,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
Apartment for rent
2d 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
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,009–$5,980
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
3 beds
1 bath
$3,400
Apartment for rent
1d ago
4650 Broadway, New York, NY 10040
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,009–$5,980
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Washington Heights condo for rent in New York
530 W 175th St #2, New York, NY 10033
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
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 $2,895 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Washington Heights?
Average rent prices in Washington Heights have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Washington Heights rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Washington Heights is 48% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $945 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 $116,000/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).