Average Rent in Washington Heights, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Washington Heights, New York, NY Rents

Washington Heights rentals average $2,175 for a studio rental to $4,373 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $204 (-9.28%) year-over-year from $2,199 to $1,995. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $342 (14.49%) year-over-year from $2,358 to $2,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $173 (6.11%) year-over-year from $2,825 to $2,998. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $23 (-0.65%) year-over-year from $3,523 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $373 (9.59%) year-over-year from $3,883 to $4,255. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.90% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.26% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.09% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.47% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.27% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$6.71	$1,995	$2,199 (-9.28%)	$1,867 (6.87%)
1 BR	$3.87	$2,700	$2,358 (14.49%)	$2,397 (12.66%)
2 BR	$3.67	$2,998	$2,825 (6.11%)	$2,377 (26.10%)
3 BR	$3.50	$3,500	$3,523 (-0.65%)	$2,948 (18.71%)
4+ BR	$3.29	$4,255	$3,883 (9.59%)	$3,548 (19.92%)

Historical Rents in Washington Heights, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Washington Heights

There are a total of 20 cities nearby Washington Heights. The average rent in Washington Heights is currently $4,325 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington Heights, New York, NY is West Long Branch, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $29,500 per month.

Let's compare Washington Heights, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Washington Heights, New York, NY is 69.54% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 10.33% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Washington Heights, New York, NY are about 18.75% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 43.66% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 20 total cities near Washington Heights, New York, NY in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Yonkers, NY	$2,050	$2,300	$3,200	$2,700
Stamford, CT	$1,775	$2,233	$2,900	$2,800
Norwalk, CT	$1,645	$2,198	$3,000	$2,900
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,100	$3,475	$3,373
Long Beach, NY	$2,163	$2,623	$3,600	$3,850
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$2,825	$3,300	$4,000
Harrison, NY	$2,690	$3,070	$4,135	$4,189
New York, NY	$3,531	$4,300	$5,395	$4,300
New Rochelle, NY	$2,569	$3,150	$4,449	$4,400
Westport, CT	N/A	$2,650	$4,400	$8,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington Heights

There are a total of 50 neighborhoods in or near Washington Heights. Some of these neighborhoods include Inwood, Flushing, and Astoria. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 50 total neighborhoods in or near Washington Heights, New York, NY in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Washington Heights, New York, NY is currently around $4,319 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,319. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Washington Heights's average rent, which is only $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington Heights, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,296 per month. Whereas, at $8,500 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Washington Heights. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Inwood, New York, NY	$2,123	$2,700	$2,988	$2,700
Flushing, New York, NY	$2,700	$2,800	$3,800	$2,950
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,650	$2,950	$3,600	$3,182
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,400	$2,916	$3,275	$3,200
Riverdale, New York, NY	$1,850	$2,826	$3,400	$3,200
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,775	$2,995	$3,250	$3,295
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,723	$2,975	$3,295	$3,300
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,500	$6,495	$3,500
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,375	$2,861	$3,650	$3,800
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,351	$4,200	$4,723	$3,915
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,300	$6,000	$4,036
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,359	$3,970	$5,830	$4,185
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,850	$3,995	$5,483	$4,450
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,250	$6,000	$4,500
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,205	$4,603	$6,990	$4,599
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,600	$5,989	$4,600
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,653	$4,875	$6,998	$4,720
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,848	$4,995	$7,537	$4,817
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,486	$4,300	$5,478	$4,850
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,652	$4,300	$6,794	$4,950
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,060	$5,499	$8,073	$5,075
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$3,950	$6,000	$9,071	$5,100
East Village, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,995	$5,495	$5,100
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,658	$4,875	$5,250	$5,123
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,042	$6,024	$5,229
West Village, New York, NY	$4,195	$5,300	$6,765	$5,300
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,600	$5,500	$5,400
NoLita, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,395	$6,495	$5,495
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,464	$5,724	$8,401	$5,787
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,915	$4,961	$6,188	$6,095

Top Counties Near Washington Heights

There are a total of 50 counties located by Washington Heights, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Yonkers, NY, Bronx, New York, NY, and Queens, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,900. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $9,500, Spring Lake, NJ is the most expensive county by Washington Heights, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Washington Heights, New York, NY is 18.39% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington Heights, New York, NY is 4.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington Heights, New York, NY is 6.25% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Yonkers, NY	$2,050	$2,300	$3,200	$2,700
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,476	$2,650	$3,099	$3,125
Queens, New York, NY	$2,893	$2,800	$3,436	$3,275
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,100	$3,475	$3,373
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,400	$3,815	$4,240	$3,900
North Hempstead, NY	$1,950	$2,950	$3,800	$4,150
Harrison, NY	$2,690	$3,070	$4,135	$4,189
Oyster Bay, NY	N/A	$2,700	$3,640	$4,200
New Rochelle, NY	$2,569	$3,150	$4,449	$4,400
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,500	$5,895	$4,575

Top Zipcodes Near Washington Heights

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Washington Heights, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,588.

The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Washington Heights, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10035, New York, NY	$2,489	$2,725	$3,400	$2,995
10128, New York, NY	$3,473	$4,200	$4,825	$3,850
10023, New York, NY	$3,304	$4,995	$8,400	$4,800
11375, New York, NY	$2,483	$3,000	$3,715	$3,325

Frequently Asked Questions - Washington Heights Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Washington Heights, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for Washington Heights, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $3,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Washington Heights, New York, NY rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Washington Heights, New York, NY.

How much is a studio apartment in Washington Heights, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,175 and an average price per square feet of $6.71. There are a total of 9 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington Heights.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Washington Heights, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,677 and an average price per square feet of $3.87. There are a total of 54 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington Heights.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Washington Heights, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $3.67. There are a total of 51 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Washington Heights.

How have rent prices in Washington Heights, New York, NY changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Washington Heights, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.14%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Washington Heights, New York, NY?

A reasonable rent price in Washington Heights, New York, NY is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.