Monthly Rent Report
Washington Heights Rent Report — December 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10040, New York City, from 9 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Washington Heights was $3,539 in December 2025, up 45.3% (+$1,103) from November 2025 and up 79.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,470 and $3,607. That puts Washington Heights $1,146 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,393. The month's figures are based on 9 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,011 | −$373 (-11.0%) | +$1,711 (+131.6%) | $2,993 – $3,029 | 2 |
| 1BR | $3,539 | +$1,103 (+45.3%) | +$1,564 (+79.2%) | $3,470 – $3,607 | 2 |
| 2BR | $5,013 | +$138 (+2.8%) | +$2,466 (+96.8%) | $4,820 – $5,154 | 4 |
| 3BR | $3,196 | −$704 (-18.0%) | +$201 (+6.7%) | $3,196 – $3,196 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Washington Heights vs. New York City — December 2025
| Bedrooms | Washington Heights Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,011 | $2,567 | +$444 (+17.3%) |
| 1BR | $3,539 | $2,393 | +$1,146 (+47.9%) |
| 2BR | $5,013 | $3,100 | +$1,913 (+61.7%) |
| 3BR | $3,196 | $3,600 | −$404 (-11.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2025.