Monthly Rent Report
Washington Heights Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10033, New York City, from 24 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Washington Heights was $2,654 in January 2026, up 2.1% (+$54) from December 2025 and up 6.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,633 and $2,674. That puts Washington Heights $132 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 24 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,905 | −$15 (-0.8%) | −$195 (-9.3%) | $1,905 – $2,100 | 7 |
| 1BR | $2,654 | +$54 (+2.1%) | +$154 (+6.1%) | $2,633 – $2,674 | 2 |
| 2BR | $5,168 | +$614 (+13.5%) | +$2,418 (+87.9%) | $3,627 – $5,645 | 10 |
| 3BR | $3,777 | +$377 (+11.1%) | +$702 (+22.8%) | $3,777 – $3,777 | 1 |
| 4BR | $6,706 | +$2,456 (+57.8%) | +$2,506 (+59.7%) | $3,934 – $9,447 | 4 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Washington Heights vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Washington Heights Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,905 | $2,625 | −$720 (-27.4%) |
| 1BR | $2,654 | $2,785 | −$131 (-4.7%) |
| 2BR | $5,168 | $3,250 | +$1,918 (+59.0%) |
| 3BR | $3,777 | $3,700 | +$77 (+2.1%) |
| 4BR | $6,706 | $4,111 | +$2,595 (+63.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.