What is the average apartment size in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY?

The average size for a Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY apartment is 821 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Washington Heights?

As of May / 2025, the average rent in Washington Heights is $2,741 per month, a 6.21% increase from last years average of $2,581.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Washington Heights?

In Washington Heights, studios rent for $2,100 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,493 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $3,246 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $4,133 per month

What is the average apartment size in Washington Heights?

The typical apartment in Washington Heights offers about 821 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Washington Heights?

Studio apartments in Washington Heights average 469 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 766 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,002 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,143 sq. ft.

Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Washington Heights?

The typical rent budget in Washington Heights ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 37% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Washington Heights?

In Washington Heights, 87% of households rent while 13% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 04, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Washington Heights is $2,741, a 6.21% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,581.

Studio Apartments at $2,100 offer the most budget-friendly option with 469 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 766 square feet for $2,493, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,246 offer 1,002 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,143 sq ft) for $4,133, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY

Last updated: April 04, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,741	821 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,100	469 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,493	766 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,246	1,002 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$4,133	1,143 sq. ft.

Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY rent trends

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.

What's the typical rent budget in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY?

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.

Do most people rent or own in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY?

55,516 or 87% of the households in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City, NY are renter-occupied while 8,427 or 13% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Washington Heights?

Washington Heights $2,741/month

Inwood $2,815/month

Harlem $3,315/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $5,501/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Washington Heights?

Sutton Place $6,609/month

Lincoln Square $6,694/month

Central Park South $7,263/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Manhattan, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Central Park South	$7,263
Lincoln Square	$6,694
Sutton Place	$6,609
TriBeCa	$6,506
NoHo	$6,410
Carnegie Hill	$6,334
NoMad	$6,264
East Village	$6,111
Lenox Hill	$6,032
Central Midtown	$6,005
Chelsea	$5,856
Flatiron District	$5,836
Turtle Bay	$5,579
Murray Hill	$5,516
Financial District	$5,500
West Village	$5,408
Theatre District - Times Square	$5,388
Manhattan Valley	$5,378
Clinton - Hell's Kitchen	$5,323
Kips Bay	$5,311
Yorkville	$5,128
Upper West Side	$5,106
Lower East Side	$4,999
Battery Park City	$4,979
Roosevelt Island	$4,952
Garment District	$4,745
Koreatown	$4,673
Gramercy Park	$4,640
Greenwich Village	$4,506
East Harlem	$3,714
Harlem	$3,315
Inwood	$2,815
Washington Heights	$2,741

Manhattan | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Washington Heights is 45% lower than in Battery Park City

$2,741

Washington Heights rent is the same as Manhattan average

Average Rent $2,741

$4,979

Battery Park City rent is 82% higher than Manhattan average

Average Rent $4,979

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Washington Heights apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.