Monthly Rent Report
Washington Heights Rent Report — October 2021
Asking rents in ZIP 10040, New York City, from 11 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Washington Heights was $1,600 in October 2021, down 3.0% (−$50) from September 2021. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,550 and $1,650. That puts Washington Heights $275 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $1,875. The month's figures are based on 11 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. September 2021 | Vs. Year Ago | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,650 | −$92 (-5.3%) | — | $1,588 – $1,669 | 4 |
| 1BR | $1,600 | −$50 (-3.0%) | — | $1,550 – $1,650 | 2 |
| 2BR | $2,000 | +$305 (+18.0%) | — | $2,000 – $2,000 | 1 |
| 3BR | $1,850 | $0 (0.0%) | — | $1,850 – $1,850 | 2 |
| 4BR | $3,300 | −$700 (-17.5%) | — | $3,300 – $3,300 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in October 2021. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Washington Heights vs. New York City — October 2021
| Bedrooms | Washington Heights Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,650 | $1,800 | −$150 (-8.3%) |
| 1BR | $1,600 | $1,875 | −$275 (-14.7%) |
| 2BR | $2,000 | $2,295 | −$295 (-12.9%) |
| 3BR | $1,850 | $2,788 | −$937 (-33.6%) |
| 4BR | $3,300 | $3,426 | −$126 (-3.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in October 2021.