Living in Washington Heights, New York

Monthly rent in USD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's New York dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,300/month — roughly 36% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 10 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,600 - $3,200/month and three-bedrooms $3,300 - $4,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 35 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out than most New York areas in the set. On safety it rates 3/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the affordable, diverse, authentic tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For a shorter commute, see Downtown Manhattan.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps 168th Street as the nearest metro stop, Mitchel Square as nearby green space and Key Food as the nearest supermarket around the Washington Heights reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Washington Heights, New York?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Washington Heights costs $2,100 - $2,500/month (second-hand contract) or $1,800 - $2,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,600 - $3,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,300 - $4,000/month.

Is Washington Heights safe for expats?

Washington Heights has a safety rating of 3/5 (Moderate) on our scale. That is mid-scale; standard urban precautions are advisable.

How long is the commute from Washington Heights to New York center?

The commute from Washington Heights to New York city center takes approximately 35 minutes by metro.

What is Washington Heights like to live in?

Vibrant Dominican neighborhood in upper Manhattan. Affordable rents and Fort Tryon Park. In our data it is tagged as affordable, diverse, authentic.