Asking rents in ZIP 10040, New York City, from 111 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Washington Heights was $3,555 in September 2025, up 3.6% (+$124) from August 2025 and up 109.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,471 and $3,563. That puts Washington Heights $773 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,782. The month's figures are based on 111 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,139 | +$70 (+2.3%) | +$932 (+42.2%) | $3,026 – $3,347 | 14 |
| Studio | $3,069 | $0 (0.0%) | +$862 (+39.1%) | $3,069 – $3,069 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,555 | +$124 (+3.6%) | +$1,855 (+109.1%) | $3,471 – $3,563 | 3 |
| 1BR | $2,750 | −$681 (-19.8%) | +$1,050 (+61.8%) | $2,263 – $3,293 | 43 |
| 2BR | $5,380 | +$2,180 (+68.1%) | +$2,793 (+107.9%) | $5,380 – $5,380 | 1 |
| 2BR | $3,200 | $0 (0.0%) | +$613 (+23.7%) | $2,888 – $4,695 | 27 |
| 3BR | $4,250 | +$1,255 (+41.9%) | +$1,225 (+40.5%) | $3,613 – $4,350 | 12 |
| 3BR | $4,250 | +$1,255 (+41.9%) | +$1,225 (+40.5%) | $3,913 – $4,250 | 6 |
| 4BR | $3,400 | −$1,100 (-24.4%) | +$125 (+3.8%) | $3,350 – $3,450 | 2 |
| 4BR | $3,400 | −$1,100 (-24.4%) | +$125 (+3.8%) | $3,350 – $3,450 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Washington Heights Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,139 | $2,825 | +$314 (+11.1%) |
| Studio | $3,069 | $2,825 | +$244 (+8.6%) |
| 1BR | $3,555 | $2,782 | +$773 (+27.8%) |
| 1BR | $2,750 | $2,782 | −$32 (-1.2%) |
| 2BR | $5,380 | $3,300 | +$2,080 (+63.0%) |
| 2BR | $3,200 | $3,300 | −$100 (-3.0%) |
| 3BR | $4,250 | $3,794 | +$456 (+12.0%) |
| 3BR | $4,250 | $3,794 | +$456 (+12.0%) |
| 4BR | $3,400 | $4,800 | −$1,400 (-29.2%) |
| 4BR | $3,400 | $4,800 | −$1,400 (-29.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in September 2025.