Monthly Rent Report
Washington Heights Rent Report — March 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10040, New York City, from 4 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Washington Heights was $3,331 in March 2026, down 7.1% (−$255) from February 2026 and up 95.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,331 and $3,331. That puts Washington Heights $194 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $3,525. The month's figures are based on 4 listings across 3 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,046 | −$196 (-6.1%) | +$971 (+46.8%) | $2,945 – $3,146 | 2 |
| 1BR | $3,331 | −$255 (-7.1%) | +$1,631 (+95.9%) | $3,331 – $3,331 | 1 |
| 2BR | $4,508 | −$255 (-5.4%) | +$2,108 (+87.8%) | $4,508 – $4,508 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Washington Heights vs. New York City — March 2026
| Bedrooms | Washington Heights Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,046 | $3,735 | −$689 (-18.5%) |
| 1BR | $3,331 | $3,525 | −$194 (-5.5%) |
| 2BR | $4,508 | $5,148 | −$639 (-12.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 85 New York City zip codes with listings in March 2026.