Monthly Rent Report
Washington Heights Rent Report — August 2021
Asking rents in ZIP 10040, New York City, from 98 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Washington Heights was $1,800 in August 2021, down 4.6% (−$87) from July 2021. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,725 and $1,950. That puts Washington Heights $60 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $1,860. The month's figures are based on 98 listings across 11 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2021 | Vs. Year Ago | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,695 | +$100 (+6.3%) | — | $1,651 – $1,895 | 5 |
| Studio | $1,742 | +$147 (+9.2%) | — | $1,742 – $1,742 | 1 |
| 1BR | $1,800 | −$87 (-4.6%) | — | $1,725 – $1,950 | 41 |
| 1BR | $1,495 | −$392 (-20.8%) | — | $1,473 – $1,495 | 3 |
| 2BR | $2,275 | +$100 (+4.6%) | — | $1,925 – $2,600 | 19 |
| 2BR | $1,695 | −$480 (-22.1%) | — | $1,695 – $1,695 | 3 |
| 3BR | $1,973 | −$522 (-20.9%) | — | $1,950 – $1,995 | 10 |
| 3BR | $2,525 | +$30 (+1.2%) | — | $2,325 – $2,688 | 6 |
| 4BR | $3,500 | +$460 (+15.1%) | — | $3,375 – $3,513 | 4 |
| 4BR | $2,595 | −$445 (-14.6%) | — | $2,595 – $2,595 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2021. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Washington Heights vs. New York City — August 2021
| Bedrooms | Washington Heights Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,695 | $1,749 | −$54 (-3.1%) |
| Studio | $1,742 | $1,749 | −$7 (-0.4%) |
| 1BR | $1,800 | $1,860 | −$60 (-3.2%) |
| 1BR | $1,495 | $1,860 | −$365 (-19.6%) |
| 2BR | $2,275 | $2,275 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 2BR | $1,695 | $2,275 | −$580 (-25.5%) |
| 3BR | $1,973 | $2,648 | −$675 (-25.5%) |
| 3BR | $2,525 | $2,648 | −$122 (-4.6%) |
| 4BR | $3,500 | $3,350 | +$150 (+4.5%) |
| 4BR | $2,595 | $3,350 | −$755 (-22.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in August 2021.