Monthly Rent Report
Washington Heights Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10040, New York City, from 22 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Washington Heights was $3,145 in January 2026, down 11.1% (−$393) from December 2025 and up 26.1% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,873 and $3,418. That puts Washington Heights $360 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 22 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,264 | +$253 (+8.4%) | +$1,189 (+57.3%) | $3,264 – $3,264 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,145 | −$393 (-11.1%) | +$650 (+26.1%) | $2,873 – $3,418 | 2 |
| 2BR | $4,235 | −$778 (-15.5%) | +$340 (+8.7%) | $3,187 – $5,044 | 16 |
| 3BR | $3,850 | +$654 (+20.4%) | +$1,726 (+81.3%) | $3,524 – $3,900 | 3 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Washington Heights vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Washington Heights Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,264 | $2,625 | +$639 (+24.3%) |
| 1BR | $3,145 | $2,785 | +$360 (+12.9%) |
| 2BR | $4,235 | $3,250 | +$985 (+30.3%) |
| 3BR | $3,850 | $3,700 | +$150 (+4.1%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.