Monthly Rent Report
Washington Heights Rent Report — February 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10040, New York City, from 5 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Washington Heights was $3,586 in February 2026, up 14.0% (+$441) from January 2026 and up 23.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,586 and $3,586. That puts Washington Heights $686 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 5 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,242 | −$22 (-0.7%) | +$1,737 (+115.4%) | $3,242 – $3,242 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,586 | +$441 (+14.0%) | +$691 (+23.9%) | $3,586 – $3,586 | 1 |
| 2BR | $4,763 | +$528 (+12.5%) | +$666 (+16.2%) | $4,763 – $4,763 | 1 |
| 3BR | $3,574 | −$276 (-7.2%) | +$526 (+17.3%) | $3,385 – $3,762 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Washington Heights vs. New York City — February 2026
| Bedrooms | Washington Heights Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,242 | $2,700 | +$542 (+20.1%) |
| 1BR | $3,586 | $2,900 | +$686 (+23.7%) |
| 2BR | $4,763 | $3,393 | +$1,371 (+40.4%) |
| 3BR | $3,574 | $3,739 | −$165 (-4.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.