Asking rents in ZIP 10468, New York City, from 18 listings.
Median 1BR rent in University Heights was $2,211 in February 2026, down 7.9% (−$189) from January 2026 and up 26.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,012 and $2,506. That puts University Heights $690 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 18 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,443 | +$643 (+35.7%) | +$743 (+43.7%) | $1,750 – $2,604 | 5 |
| 1BR | $2,211 | −$189 (-7.9%) | +$461 (+26.3%) | $2,012 – $2,506 | 6 |
| 2BR | $2,300 | −$365 (-13.7%) | +$7 (+0.3%) | $2,295 – $2,450 | 5 |
| 3BR | $3,100 | +$500 (+19.2%) | +$400 (+14.8%) | $2,850 – $3,350 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | University Heights Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,443 | $2,700 | −$257 (-9.5%) |
| 1BR | $2,211 | $2,900 | −$689 (-23.8%) |
| 2BR | $2,300 | $3,393 | −$1,092 (-32.2%) |
| 3BR | $3,100 | $3,739 | −$638 (-17.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.