Monthly Rent Report
Washington Heights Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10033, New York City, from 27 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Washington Heights was $2,725 in May 2025, up 23.9% (+$525) from April 2025 and up 5.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,700 and $3,000. That puts Washington Heights $116 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,841. The month's figures are based on 27 listings across 9 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,042 | −$158 (-7.2%) | +$47 (+2.3%) | $1,987 – $2,096 | 2 |
| 1BR | $2,725 | +$525 (+23.9%) | +$150 (+5.8%) | $2,700 – $3,000 | 9 |
| 1BR | $2,900 | +$700 (+31.8%) | +$325 (+12.6%) | $2,650 – $3,150 | 2 |
| 2BR | $4,700 | +$2,200 (+88.0%) | +$2,100 (+80.8%) | $4,700 – $4,700 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,000 | +$500 (+20.0%) | +$400 (+15.4%) | $3,000 – $3,475 | 4 |
| 3BR | $3,200 | −$550 (-14.7%) | +$100 (+3.2%) | $3,200 – $3,200 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,200 | −$550 (-14.7%) | +$100 (+3.2%) | $3,100 – $3,773 | 3 |
| 4BR | $4,250 | +$825 (+24.1%) | +$50 (+1.2%) | $4,250 – $4,250 | 1 |
| 4BR | $4,123 | +$698 (+20.4%) | −$77 (-1.8%) | $3,896 – $4,350 | 4 |
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 | $2,042 | $2,799 | −$757 (-27.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,725 | $2,841 | −$116 (-4.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,900 | $2,841 | +$59 (+2.1%) |
| 2BR | $4,700 | $3,263 | +$1,438 (+44.1%) |
| 2BR | $3,000 | $3,263 | −$262 (-8.0%) |
| 3BR | $3,200 | $3,777 | −$577 (-15.3%) |
| 3BR | $3,200 | $3,777 | −$577 (-15.3%) |
| 4BR | $4,250 | $4,345 | −$95 (-2.2%) |
| 4BR | $4,123 | $4,345 | −$222 (-5.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2025.