Monthly Rent Report
Washington Heights Rent Report — March 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10040, New York City, from 237 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Washington Heights was $2,600 in March 2025, down 5.0% (−$137) from February 2025 and up 13.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,125 and $2,830. That puts Washington Heights $100 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,500. The month's figures are based on 237 listings across 11 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2025 | Vs. March 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,075 | +$570 (+37.9%) | +$25 (+1.2%) | $2,037 – $2,340 | 11 |
| Studio | $2,098 | +$593 (+39.4%) | +$48 (+2.3%) | $1,999 – $2,500 | 24 |
| 1BR | $2,600 | −$137 (-5.0%) | +$300 (+13.0%) | $2,125 – $2,830 | 73 |
| 1BR | $1,700 | −$1,037 (-37.9%) | −$600 (-26.1%) | $1,700 – $1,700 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,650 | −$1,550 (-36.9%) | +$250 (+10.4%) | $2,395 – $3,423 | 39 |
| 2BR | $2,400 | −$1,800 (-42.9%) | $0 (0.0%) | $2,400 – $2,400 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,950 | −$1,250 (-29.8%) | +$550 (+22.9%) | $2,395 – $3,995 | 49 |
| 3BR | $3,025 | −$22 (-0.7%) | −$296 (-8.9%) | $3,000 – $3,300 | 17 |
| 3BR | $3,025 | −$22 (-0.7%) | −$296 (-8.9%) | $2,998 – $3,113 | 15 |
| 4BR | $3,391 | — | −$604 (-15.1%) | $3,362 – $3,668 | 4 |
| 4BR | $3,391 | — | −$604 (-15.1%) | $3,333 – $3,391 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Washington Heights vs. New York City — March 2025
| Bedrooms | Washington Heights Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,075 | $2,514 | −$438 (-17.4%) |
| Studio | $2,098 | $2,514 | −$416 (-16.6%) |
| 1BR | $2,600 | $2,500 | +$100 (+4.0%) |
| 1BR | $1,700 | $2,500 | −$800 (-32.0%) |
| 2BR | $2,650 | $2,938 | −$287 (-9.8%) |
| 2BR | $2,400 | $2,938 | −$537 (-18.3%) |
| 2BR | $2,950 | $2,938 | +$13 (+0.4%) |
| 3BR | $3,025 | $3,600 | −$575 (-16.0%) |
| 3BR | $3,025 | $3,600 | −$575 (-16.0%) |
| 4BR | $3,391 | $4,400 | −$1,009 (-22.9%) |
| 4BR | $3,391 | $4,400 | −$1,009 (-22.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in March 2025.