Monthly Rent Report
Washington Heights Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10033, New York City, from 19 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Washington Heights was $2,550 in February 2026, down 3.9% (−$103) from January 2026 and up 23.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,550 and $2,612. That puts Washington Heights $350 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 19 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | $2,550 | −$103 (-3.9%) | +$487 (+23.6%) | $2,550 – $2,612 | 5 |
| 2BR | $4,573 | −$595 (-11.5%) | +$1,773 (+63.3%) | $3,009 – $5,125 | 10 |
| 3BR | $3,300 | −$477 (-12.6%) | −$400 (-10.8%) | $3,048 – $3,539 | 3 |
| 4BR | $3,750 | −$2,955 (-44.1%) | −$75 (-2.0%) | $3,750 – $3,750 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR | $2,550 | $2,900 | −$350 (-12.1%) |
| 2BR | $4,573 | $3,393 | +$1,180 (+34.8%) |
| 3BR | $3,300 | $3,739 | −$438 (-11.7%) |
| 4BR | $3,750 | $4,500 | −$750 (-16.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.