Monthly Rent Report
Washington Heights Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10032, New York City, from 31 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Washington Heights was $2,795 in February 2026, flat versus January 2026 and up 7.5% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,512 and $2,900. That puts Washington Heights $105 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 31 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,200 | $0 (0.0%) | +$225 (+11.4%) | $1,900 – $2,350 | 5 |
| 1BR | $2,795 | $0 (0.0%) | +$195 (+7.5%) | $2,512 – $2,900 | 7 |
| 2BR | $3,300 | +$105 (+3.3%) | +$505 (+18.1%) | $2,795 – $3,900 | 13 |
| 3BR | $3,850 | −$25 (-0.6%) | +$200 (+5.5%) | $3,700 – $3,900 | 5 |
| 4BR | $4,600 | +$605 (+15.1%) | +$340 (+8.0%) | $4,600 – $4,600 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Washington Heights vs. New York City — February 2026
| Bedrooms | Washington Heights Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,200 | $2,700 | −$500 (-18.5%) |
| 1BR | $2,795 | $2,900 | −$105 (-3.6%) |
| 2BR | $3,300 | $3,393 | −$92 (-2.7%) |
| 3BR | $3,850 | $3,739 | +$112 (+3.0%) |
| 4BR | $4,600 | $4,500 | +$100 (+2.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.