Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 1, 2026
Average rent in
Washington Heights, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on November 1, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Washington Heights
$3,000/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Washington Heights is $3,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Washington Heights
49
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $3,200, whereas a house costs $5,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Washington Heights run $2,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,420 | No Change | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,700 |  3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $4,300 | 3% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $3,550 | 3% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Concourse | $2,275 | |
Concourse Village | $2,100 | |
Highbridge | $2,680 | |
Inwood | $2,900 | |
Melrose | $3,470 | |
Morrisania | $2,230 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,200 | No Change | 10% | |
Condos | $3,250 | No Change | 1% | |
Houses | $5,000 | No Change | 170% | |
Rooms | $1,765 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,420
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
Concourse
Average rent
$2,275
Concourse Village
Average rent
$2,100
Highbridge
Average rent
$2,680
Inwood
Average rent
$2,900
Melrose
Average rent
$3,470
Morrisania
Average rent
$2,230
Apartments
Average rent
$3,200
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$3,250
Last year
1%
Houses
Average rent
$5,000
Last year
170%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,765
Last 30 days
3%
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
58%higher than the national median
20%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Washington Heights, New York, NY is 32% higher than the median rent in Concourse, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
2107 Amsterdam Ave #4A, New York, NY 10032
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$1,840
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$2,271
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
246 246 - 248 Wadsworth Ave, New York, NY 10033
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21h ago
4650 Broadway, New York, NY 10040
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,370–$6,030
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
3 beds
2 baths
$5,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
9h ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$3,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21h ago
4650 Broadway, New York, NY 10040
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,370–$6,030
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
18h ago
624 W 176th St, New York, NY 10033
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
18h ago
1 Arden St, New York, NY 10040
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,400–$2,698
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
720 W 172nd St, New York, NY 10032
3 beds
2 baths
$3,999
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$3,816
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1 Bennett Ave, New York, NY 10033
3 beds
1–2 baths
$3,395–$3,425
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
21h ago
4650 Broadway, New York, NY 10040
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,370–$6,030
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
258 Wadsworth Ave, New York, NY 10033
1 bed
1 bath
$2,131
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21h ago
4650 Broadway, New York, NY 10040
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,370–$6,030
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
258 Wadsworth Ave, New York, NY 10033
1 bed
1 bath
$2,131
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Washington Heights apartment for rent in New York
3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
720 W 172nd St, New York, NY 10032
3 beds
2 baths
$3,999
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Washington Heights?
Average rent prices in Washington Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,100 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).