Average rent in Washington Heights, Manhattan
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,994 | $2,323 | $2,892 | 58 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,295 | $2,795 | $3,908 | 188 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,573 | $3,200 | $4,596 | 136 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,000 | $3,825 | $4,500 | 111 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,995 | $4,500 | $5,473 | 26 |
Apartments for rent in Washington Heights
The newest listings in Washington Heights from StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Features reported in listings
- Laundry in building
- Dishwasher
- Elevator
- In-unit laundry
- Air conditioning
- Doorman
- Private outdoor space
- Building gym
Reported apartment size
- 1 bedroom
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 506 of 513 geocoded listings. These are the most commonly nearby weekday routes, based on each listing’s nearest station. Straight-line distance does not measure walking access.
- 1 route
- C route
- A route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 1, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
24 indexable building pages have a listing address matched to the DHCR building registry. A building match does not confirm the status of any apartment in it.
- 610 West 164th Street
- 838 Riverside Drive
- 664 West 163rd Street
- 545 Edgecomb Avenue
- 596 Edgecombe Avenue
Showing the 5 linked buildings with the most listing history.
Based on Leaseswap listings tracked during the last 6 months. Feature shares count explicit affirmative reports over all tracked listings; a missing detail is unknown, not a negative. Apartment size is based on listings that report square footage. Updated October 1, 2026.
Washington Heights is a broad residential area with building forms that vary between its avenues, side streets, and sloped blocks. Manhattan Community Board 12’s land-use materials describe a range of prewar apartment buildings, including Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Tudor-style examples, along with brownstones and wood-frame structures. The board’s planning records also discuss mid-rise and taller apartment proposals near commercial corridors. These are area-level descriptions and planning records, not a complete or current inventory of homes.
For an apartment search, compare the actual building and the route to its entrance. In a walk-up, check the stairs and the floor level before scheduling a move. In a larger apartment building, confirm elevator access, entry procedures, package handling, laundry, and which services are included. Review the exact floor plan and window orientation; sloped streets and neighboring buildings can affect how a particular unit faces the street or receives daylight. Ask whether any advertised outdoor area is private, shared, or simply nearby public space.
Community Board 12 documents development proposals around the West 181st Street and Dyckman Street commercial corridors, among other locations. A proposal or rezoning discussion does not establish that construction is finished or that a new home is available. If a listing is near active work, check the address in the Department of Buildings’ public tools and visit the block at a time that reflects your schedule. Confirm construction status directly with the listing contact and inspect any work visible from the windows.
Because the neighborhood covers a wide area, street names and cross streets matter. Map the exact address to the park, shops, and destinations you expect to use, then walk the route from the building entrance. Ask about unit condition, appliances, repairs, and lease terms in writing. Community Board 12’s planning sources provide useful context on local architecture and land-use change; they should not be used to infer the condition, availability, or features of an individual apartment.
Sources: Manhattan Community Board 12, land-use study, Manhattan Community Board 12, statement of district needs, NYC Department of Buildings, construction in my neighborhood
A one-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights is 44% below the Manhattan median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- What building types might I find in Washington Heights?
- Community Board 12 describes prewar apartment styles, brownstones, and wood-frame structures, while its planning records discuss larger apartment proposals in particular corridors. The mix is address-specific; inspect the actual building and unit.
- How should I check a listing near a development site?
- Look up the exact address in the Department of Buildings public construction tools, visit the block, and ask the listing contact for current work status. A planning proposal alone does not show that a project is built or that apartments are available.
- Which apartment features are reported in Washington Heights?
- Across Washington Heights's 519 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Laundry in building was reported in 331 of 519 tracked listings (64%). Dishwasher was reported in 318 of 519 tracked listings (61%). Elevator was reported in 285 of 519 tracked listings (55%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in Washington Heights?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 506 of 513 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are 1, C, A. This is geographic proximity, not a walking-access or current-service guarantee. Source: MTA Subway Stations dataset.
- What is the median rent for a studio apartment in Washington Heights?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan is $2,323 per month, based on 58 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 39% below the Manhattan median of $3,800 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan is $2,795 per month, based on 188 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 44% below the Manhattan median of $4,985 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan is $3,200 per month, based on 136 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 47% below the Manhattan median of $5,995 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan is $3,825 per month, based on 111 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 50% below the Manhattan median of $7,636 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights?
- The median asking rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan is $4,500 per month, based on 26 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 55% below the Manhattan median of $9,995 for the same apartment size.
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