Monthly Rent Report
Washington Heights Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10032, New York City, from 41 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Washington Heights was $2,544 in May 2025, down 2.1% (−$56) from April 2025 and up 6.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,504 and $2,585. That puts Washington Heights $296 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,841. The month's figures are based on 41 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,198 | −$397 (-15.3%) | +$198 (+9.9%) | $2,171 – $2,224 | 2 |
| Studio | $1,950 | −$645 (-24.9%) | −$50 (-2.5%) | $1,814 – $2,048 | 3 |
| 1BR | $2,544 | −$56 (-2.1%) | +$149 (+6.2%) | $2,504 – $2,585 | 2 |
| 1BR | $2,600 | $0 (0.0%) | +$205 (+8.6%) | $2,550 – $2,750 | 5 |
| 2BR | $2,973 | +$450 (+17.8%) | +$250 (+9.2%) | $2,626 – $3,763 | 14 |
| 2BR | $3,800 | +$1,278 (+50.6%) | +$1,078 (+39.6%) | $3,575 – $3,900 | 3 |
| 3BR | $3,823 | +$598 (+18.5%) | +$573 (+17.6%) | $3,274 – $4,000 | 6 |
| 3BR | $3,777 | +$552 (+17.1%) | +$527 (+16.2%) | $3,777 – $3,777 | 1 |
| 4BR | $4,345 | +$670 (+18.2%) | +$345 (+8.6%) | $4,173 – $4,345 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Washington Heights vs. New York City — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Washington Heights Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,198 | $2,799 | −$601 (-21.5%) |
| Studio | $1,950 | $2,799 | −$849 (-30.3%) |
| 1BR | $2,544 | $2,841 | −$296 (-10.4%) |
| 1BR | $2,600 | $2,841 | −$241 (-8.5%) |
| 2BR | $2,973 | $3,263 | −$290 (-8.9%) |
| 2BR | $3,800 | $3,263 | +$538 (+16.5%) |
| 3BR | $3,823 | $3,777 | +$46 (+1.2%) |
| 3BR | $3,777 | $3,777 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 4BR | $4,345 | $4,345 | $0 (0.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2025.