Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Washington Heights, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Washington Heights

$2,995/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Washington Heights is $2,995 per month as of September 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,095 more per month.

$7.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Washington Heights

55

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Washington Heights rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Washington Heights, New York, NY

Average rent prices in Washington Heights have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased 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 $2,997, whereas a house costs $13,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington Heights run $2,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.

Listings

Studio

$2,696

No Change

1%

1 bedroom

$2,388

5%

3%

2 bedroom

$3,200

6%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,850

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,720

2%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$2,696

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,388

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,720

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

26%

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

Median rent price$2,995
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Washington Heights, New York, NY is 36% higher than the median rent in Concourse, New York, NY.

Discover rentals in Washington Heights, New York, NY

649 W 184th St #5D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York

522 W 161st St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

522 W 161st St

522 W 161st St, New York, NY 10032

3 beds

1 bath

$2,795

160 Wadsworth Ave #104 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York

533 W 158th St - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York

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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 $2,995 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Washington Heights?

Average rent prices in Washington Heights have decreased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Washington Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Washington Heights is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,095 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).

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