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Rental prices in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY have increased by 6.21% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,581 to $2,741.
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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,740, while the average monthly rent in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY is $2,741.
The average monthly rent for an apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY is around $2,741.
A share of 5% of apartments in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY have the cheapest rents between $1,501-$2,000. Around 23% of rentals are > $3,000. Around 35% of Washington Heights's apartments have monthly rents between $2,001-$2,500. There are 37% of apartments with rents between $2,501-$3,000.
The largest share of rentals in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY (37%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Prices and availability in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY were last updated on 17 Nov 2025.
The best apartments in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY are: zzWashington Heights, 1469 St. Nicholas Avenue, 449 Audubon Avenue, Site A-Washington Heights TP4 LLC and 509 W 159th St, Unit 19.
The average rent in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY is $2,671.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY is between $2,100 and $3,000.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY is between $2,200 and $2,700.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY is between $2,100 and $3,000.
In Washington Heights, 87% of the residents are renting compared to 13% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 40% of Washington Heights’s rentals, 59% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 0.4% are single-family rentals.
Washington Heights - also known as "Little Dominican Republic" - is a scenic waterside neighborhood in Upper Manhattan on the east side of the historic George Washington Bridge over the Hudson River. The neighborhood has a long Dominican history that lends authenticity and character to the area. In recent years, renting in Washington Heights has become an affordable fit for many young professionals, students and families looking for a quiet escape without leaving the city.
In Washington Heights, renters with children have access to public schools like Dyckman Valley Elementary School; Incarnation Elementary School; Mahlia Jackson Middle School; Duke Ellington Middle School; Audubon Middle School; The Luis Belliard School; Greg Luperon High School for Math and Sciences; and Washington Heights High School. Washington Heights rentals are also close to New York Presbyterian Hospital; Irving University Medical Center; Columbia Children's Hospital; and Beth Abraham Hospital.
Renters in Washington Heights are less than two miles from Yankee Stadium, eight miles north of New York University and just outside of Met Cloisters (a Medieval art and architecture museum). Plus, more history is found around the rentals in Washington Heights at the Little Red Lighthouse and the High Bridge, which takes renters on a walkway from Washington Heights into the Bronx. Some townhouses for rent are modern, while others are traditional brownstones with multiple floors and spacious rooms. In particular, Sylvan Terrace is a beautiful subdivision with cobblestone streets and 19th-century townhouses for rent. Meanwhile, modern, high-rise apartment rentals often overlook the Hudson River, and these buildings have fitness centers, rooftop terraces and 24-hour concierge services. The apartments for rent have one to four bedrooms and there are no single-family houses for rent in Washington Heights.
In total, Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY has 166,055 residents, 85,506 women and 80,548 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Washington Heights’s population is 38.
Renters in Washington Heights go to J. Hood Wright Recreation Center for its basketball and handball courts, athletic field, computer lab, fitness center, library and playground. The Washington Heights Library, Mendel Gottesman University Library and Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library are also close. Washington Heights is also known for its parks. The two most famous are Fort Washington Park - which has a sports court by the Hudson River - and George Washington Bridge Park with a mini-playground. There's also Lily Brown Playground, Ilka Tanya Payan Park, Roger Morris Park and High Bridge Park Partners. From Irish pubs to authentic Dominican, Ecuadorian, and Mexican cuisines, renters will find the best restaurants and nightlife on Dyckman Street. Or, for groceries, Washington Heights renters are well-covered with 10 independent stores at the neighborhood's north and south.
There is a total of 63,674 households in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY. Of these, 14,461 have children and 49,213 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 33,277 family households and 30,397 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Washington Heights is 2 people, on average. The median household annual income in Washington Heights equals $64,022, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,633.
When renting in Washington Heights, public transportation is provided by the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA). Renters can reach Midtown Manhattan from Washington Heights by taking the A train from 168th Street to 125th, and the D train from the intersection of Coney Island Avenue and Stillwell Avenue to the 42nd Street-Bryant Park Station. Or, to reach Lower Manhattan, renters take the C train from 168th Street to Canal Street. Otherwise, the M2 Bus Route takes renters from Washington Heights to East Village, passing through West Harlem, East Harlem and Central Park, while the M98 Bus Route takes renters from Washington Heights to East Midtown, passing along the Harlem River. Finally, the nearest major airport when renting in Washington Heights is New Liberty International Airport.
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 13% of the population in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY have no high school education, 28% went to high-school, and 17% have partially completed college. Moreover, 6% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 22% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 15% hold a Graduate Degree.
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