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 $2,050 for a studio rental to $4,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,100, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.40%) year-over-year from $2,092 to $2,100. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $370 (15.91%) year-over-year from $2,325 to $2,695. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $333 (12.06%) year-over-year from $2,762 to $3,095. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (3.94%) year-over-year from $3,367 to $3,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $862 (24.39%) year-over-year from $3,533 to $4,395. 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 1.82% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.86% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.31% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.90% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.06% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$6.69	$2,100	$2,092 (0.40%)	$1,815 (15.70%)
1 BR	$4.00	$2,695	$2,325 (15.91%)	$2,313 (16.50%)
2 BR	$3.60	$3,095	$2,762 (12.06%)	$2,283 (35.55%)
3 BR	$4.78	$3,500	$3,367 (3.94%)	$2,794 (25.25%)
4+ BR	$3.29	$4,395	$3,533 (24.39%)	$3,431 (28.10%)

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 $3,550 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,100, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Washington Heights, New York, NY is Ocean Beach, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $8,500 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 26.83% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in Washington Heights, New York, NY are about 13.09% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 24.29% 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
Yonkers, NY	$1,850	$2,200	$2,600	$2,638
Stamford, CT	$1,918	$2,275	$3,000	$3,000
Norwalk, CT	N/A	$2,000	$2,962	$3,000
White Plains, NY	$2,025	$2,690	$3,500	$3,500
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,200	$3,600	$3,500
Long Beach, NY	$1,963	$2,700	$3,500	$3,550
Oakhurst, NJ	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,800
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$3,000	$3,700	$4,000
New York, NY	$3,429	$4,200	$5,300	$4,281
Harrison, NY	$2,775	$3,053	$4,203	$4,469

Top Neighborhoods Near Washington Heights

There are a total of 57 neighborhoods in or near Washington Heights. Some of these neighborhoods include Concourse Village, Elmhurst, and Flushing. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 57 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 $4,346 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,346. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Washington Heights's average rent, which is only $3,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Washington Heights, Brooklawn - St. Vincent has the most affordable average rent at $1,800 per month. Whereas, at $9,925 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
Concourse Village, New York, NY	$2,150	$2,575	$3,009	$2,575
Elmhurst, New York, NY	$2,679	$2,500	$3,200	$2,679
Flushing, New York, NY	$2,750	$2,800	$3,963	$3,100
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,447	$2,995	$3,500	$3,178
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,210	$2,864	$3,150	$3,250
Riverdale, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,756	$3,345	$3,289
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,598	$2,822	$3,250	$3,321
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,422	$2,810	$3,300	$3,395
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,400	$2,795	$3,450	$3,484
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,450	$4,995	$3,950
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,840	$5,680	$4,008
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,300	$6,722	$4,150
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,153	$5,800	$4,195
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,488	$4,055	$5,858	$4,399
East Village, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,695	$4,495	$4,495
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,615	$3,995	$5,445	$4,495
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,955	$4,700	$8,295	$4,500
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,435	$5,850	$4,644
NoLita, New York, NY	N/A	$4,495	$5,495	$4,648
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,014	$4,493	$6,995	$4,695
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,573	$6,795	$4,862
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,500	$6,075	$4,950
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,675	$4,497	$7,500	$5,050
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,027	$6,015	$5,097
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,878	$5,473	$7,600	$5,229
West Village, New York, NY	$4,642	$5,400	$8,750	$5,350
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,700	$6,950	$5,600
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,500	$5,695	$5,600
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,650	$5,650	$10,748	$5,650
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,448	$5,662	$8,738	$5,768

Top Counties Near Washington Heights

There are a total of 57 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 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $8,500, 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 9.76% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Washington Heights, New York, NY is 3.70% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Washington Heights, New York, NY is 9.85% 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	$1,850	$2,200	$2,600	$2,638
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,200	$2,575	$3,035	$3,000
Queens, New York, NY	$2,900	$2,904	$3,499	$3,295
White Plains, NY	$2,025	$2,690	$3,500	$3,500
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,200	$3,600	$3,500
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,427	$3,599	$4,200	$3,800
Greenburgh, NY	$2,075	$2,600	$3,600	$3,850
Harrison, NY	$2,775	$3,053	$4,203	$4,469
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,495	$5,995	$4,569
North Hempstead, NY	N/A	$2,798	$4,100	$4,600

Top Zipcodes Near Washington Heights

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Washington Heights, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,673.

The following chart includes the top 6 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	$2,600	$2,685	$3,289	$3,125
10035, New York, NY	$2,299	$2,822	$3,048	$2,986
10128, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,200	$5,410	$3,995
10023, New York, NY	$3,000	$5,000	$7,995	$5,070
11375, New York, NY	$2,730	$3,250	$3,675	$3,350
10280, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,459	$6,462	$5,065

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 $3,100. 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 $2,050 and an average price per square feet of $6.69. There are a total of 19 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 $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $4.00. 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 $3,095 and an average price per square feet of $3.60. There are a total of 73 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 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% 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 $2,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.