Monthly Rent Report
Washington Heights Rent Report — August 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10040, New York City, from 132 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Washington Heights was $3,431 in August 2025, up 32.0% (+$831) from July 2025 and up 59.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,431 and $3,431. That puts Washington Heights $731 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,700. The month's figures are based on 132 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,069 | +$1,169 (+61.5%) | +$668 (+27.8%) | $3,069 – $3,069 | 1 |
| Studio | $3,130 | +$1,230 (+64.7%) | +$728 (+30.3%) | $2,698 – $3,157 | 14 |
| 1BR | $3,431 | +$831 (+32.0%) | +$1,281 (+59.6%) | $3,431 – $3,431 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,499 | −$101 (-3.9%) | +$349 (+16.2%) | $2,250 – $2,874 | 66 |
| 2BR | $3,200 | +$100 (+3.2%) | +$700 (+28.0%) | $2,950 – $3,625 | 37 |
| 2BR | $5,380 | +$2,280 (+73.5%) | +$2,880 (+115.2%) | $5,380 – $5,380 | 1 |
| 3BR | $2,995 | −$305 (-9.2%) | −$30 (-1.0%) | $2,995 – $2,995 | 1 |
| 3BR | $4,413 | +$1,113 (+33.7%) | +$1,388 (+45.9%) | $3,374 – $4,525 | 8 |
| 4BR | $4,500 | $0 (0.0%) | +$1,160 (+34.7%) | $4,500 – $4,500 | 1 |
| 4BR | $4,500 | $0 (0.0%) | +$1,160 (+34.7%) | $4,500 – $4,500 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Washington Heights vs. New York City — August 2025
| Bedrooms | Washington Heights Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,069 | $2,800 | +$269 (+9.6%) |
| Studio | $3,130 | $2,800 | +$330 (+11.8%) |
| 1BR | $3,431 | $2,700 | +$731 (+27.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,499 | $2,700 | −$201 (-7.4%) |
| 2BR | $3,200 | $3,200 | $0 (0.0%) |
| 2BR | $5,380 | $3,200 | +$2,180 (+68.1%) |
| 3BR | $2,995 | $3,763 | −$767 (-20.4%) |
| 3BR | $4,413 | $3,763 | +$650 (+17.3%) |
| 4BR | $4,500 | $4,600 | −$100 (-2.2%) |
| 4BR | $4,500 | $4,600 | −$100 (-2.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in August 2025.