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 $2,165 for a studio rental to $4,100 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,800, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $67 (3.20%) year-over-year from $2,083 to $2,150. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (9.86%) year-over-year from $2,366 to $2,599. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $60 (2.16%) year-over-year from $2,790 to $2,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $262 (7.85%) year-over-year from $3,333 to $3,595. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $692 (19.86%) year-over-year from $3,483 to $4,175. 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 up by 6.61% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.55% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.44% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.34% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.89% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Dec 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.99	$2,150	$2,083 (3.20%)	$1,782 (20.65%)
1 BR	$3.98	$2,599	$2,366 (9.86%)	$2,117 (22.78%)
2 BR	$3.57	$2,850	$2,790 (2.16%)	$2,267 (25.74%)
3 BR	$4.59	$3,595	$3,333 (7.85%)	$2,811 (27.89%)
4+ BR	$3.29	$4,175	$3,483 (19.86%)	$3,333 (25.28%)

Historical Rents in Washington Heights, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Washington Heights

There are a total of 17 cities nearby Washington Heights. The average rent in Washington Heights is currently $3,500 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,175, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington Heights, New York, NY is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $10,000 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 19.17% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 1.89% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Washington Heights, New York, NY are about 22.96% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 32.21% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near Washington Heights, New York, NY in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
West Babylon, NY	$2,970	$2,425	$3,000	$2,495
Stamford, CT	$2,009	$2,253	$2,950	$2,828
Yonkers, NY	$1,900	$2,175	$2,663	$2,843
Norwalk, CT	$1,588	$2,250	$2,890	$2,884
White Plains, NY	$2,250	$2,625	$3,548	$3,300
Long Beach, NY	$1,925	$2,550	$3,350	$3,500
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$3,100	$3,750	$3,850
New York, NY	$3,405	$4,150	$5,000	$4,200
New Rochelle, NY	$1,800	$2,850	$4,419	$4,349
Harrison, NY	$2,775	$3,015	$4,197	$4,370

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington Heights

There are a total of 56 neighborhoods in or near Washington Heights. Some of these neighborhoods include Elmhurst, Astoria, and East Harlem. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 56 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 $4,303 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,303. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Washington Heights's average rent, which is only $2,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington Heights, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,226 per month. Whereas, at $12,000 average rent per month, SoHo is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Washington Heights. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Elmhurst, New York, NY	$2,284	$2,534	$3,200	$2,679
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,440	$2,650	$3,500	$3,059
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,525	$2,900	$3,000	$3,200
Riverdale, New York, NY	$2,450	$2,778	$3,400	$3,225
Flushing, New York, NY	$2,750	$2,795	$4,150	$3,275
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,850	$3,100	$3,395
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,650	$2,827	$3,200	$3,400
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,550	$2,850	$2,995	$3,500
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,325	$4,150	$6,450	$3,900
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,282	$3,751	$5,733	$3,900
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,450	$4,995	$3,925
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,000	$5,000	$4,000
NoHo, New York, NY	$3,895	$4,150	$14,500	$4,000
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,440	$4,050	$5,156	$4,180
NoLita, New York, NY	N/A	$3,900	$5,495	$4,445
East Village, New York, NY	$2,895	$3,850	$4,495	$4,495
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,640	$4,183	$5,500	$4,495
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,325	$4,498	$6,075	$4,525
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,490	$4,490	$6,495	$4,620
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,955	$4,800	$7,580	$4,800
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$2,988	$4,450	$6,945	$4,820
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,483	$4,395	$5,500	$4,889
West Village, New York, NY	$4,593	$4,950	$6,650	$4,950
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$4,971	$6,054	$5,084
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,313	$5,057	$5,235
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,382	$6,750	$5,265
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,000	$6,150	$5,980	$5,323
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,813	$5,495	$7,500	$5,335
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,795	$5,650	$10,500	$5,600
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,309	$5,686	$8,172	$5,685

Top Counties Near Washington Heights

There are a total of 56 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 $3,500. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,175. Vice versa, with an average rent of $10,000, 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 18.01% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington Heights, New York, NY is 1.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington Heights, New York, NY is 13.52% 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	$1,900	$2,175	$2,663	$2,843
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,000	$2,575	$3,035	$3,080
Queens, New York, NY	$2,753	$2,778	$3,445	$3,240
White Plains, NY	$2,250	$2,625	$3,548	$3,300
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,400	$3,625	$4,200	$3,850
Greenburgh, NY	$2,300	$2,600	$3,600	$3,919
New Rochelle, NY	$1,800	$2,850	$4,419	$4,349
Harrison, NY	$2,775	$3,015	$4,197	$4,370
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,475	$4,395	$5,695	$4,495
North Hempstead, NY	$2,575	$2,675	$3,950	$4,500

Top Zipcodes Near Washington Heights

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Washington Heights, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,000.

The following chart includes the top 5 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
10463, New York, NY	$2,450	$2,680	$3,350	$2,900
10035, New York, NY	$2,250	$2,702	$3,250	$2,975
10128, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,095	$5,580	$3,915
10023, New York, NY	$3,000	$4,500	$8,100	$4,695
11375, New York, NY	$2,673	$2,975	$3,250	$3,000

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 $2,800. 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 $2,165 and an average price per square feet of $4.99. There are a total of 18 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 $2,599 and an average price per square feet of $3.98. There are a total of 61 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 $2,885 and an average price per square feet of $3.57. There are a total of 65 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 0.03%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% 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 $2,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.