Average Rent in Central Harlem, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Central Harlem, New York, NY Rents

Central Harlem rentals average $2,400 for a studio rental to $5,495 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $4 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $199 (8.65%) year-over-year from $2,301 to $2,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $206 (7.58%) year-over-year from $2,719 to $2,925. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $234 (6.76%) year-over-year from $3,466 to $3,700. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $30 (-0.74%) year-over-year from $4,030 to $4,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $735 (15.43%) year-over-year from $4,760 to $5,495. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 1.25% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.74% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.40% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.49% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.88	$2,500	$2,301 (8.65%)	$1,928 (29.65%)
1 BR	$4.26	$2,925	$2,719 (7.58%)	$2,281 (28.21%)
2 BR	$3.50	$3,700	$3,466 (6.76%)	$2,654 (39.40%)
3 BR	$3.89	$4,000	$4,030 (-0.74%)	$3,020 (32.44%)
4+ BR	$2.45	$5,495	$4,760 (15.43%)	$4,599 (19.48%)

Historical Rents in Central Harlem, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Central Harlem

There are a total of 20 cities nearby Central Harlem. The average rent in Central Harlem is currently $4,323 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,150, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Central Harlem, New York, NY is West Long Branch, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $29,500 per month.

Let's compare Central Harlem, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Central Harlem, New York, NY is 72.40% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 15.52% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Central Harlem, New York, NY are about 16.73% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 34.39% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 20 total cities near Central Harlem, New York, NY in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Yonkers, NY	$2,050	$2,300	$3,200	$2,700
Stamford, CT	$1,775	$2,233	$2,900	$2,800
Norwalk, CT	$1,645	$2,198	$3,000	$2,900
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,100	$3,475	$3,373
Long Beach, NY	$2,163	$2,623	$3,600	$3,850
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$2,825	$3,400	$4,100
Harrison, NY	$2,690	$3,070	$4,135	$4,189
New York, NY	$3,525	$4,300	$5,395	$4,295
New Rochelle, NY	$2,569	$3,150	$4,449	$4,400
West Long Branch, NJ	N/A	N/A	$5,475	$29,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Central Harlem

There are a total of 50 neighborhoods in or near Central Harlem. Some of these neighborhoods include Inwood, Astoria, and Riverdale. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 50 total neighborhoods in or near Central Harlem, New York, NY in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Central Harlem, New York, NY is currently around $4,298 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,298. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Central Harlem's average rent, which is only $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Central Harlem, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,296 per month. Whereas, at $8,500 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Central Harlem. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Inwood, New York, NY	$2,123	$2,700	$2,988	$2,700
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,650	$2,950	$3,598	$3,200
Riverdale, New York, NY	$1,850	$2,826	$3,400	$3,200
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$2,138	$2,672	$3,200	$3,200
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$2,995	$3,225	$3,295
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,695	$2,916	$3,295	$3,300
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,500	$6,495	$3,500
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,375	$2,861	$3,650	$3,800
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,200	$4,723	$3,900
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,350	$6,245	$4,068
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,359	$3,970	$5,830	$4,168
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,810	$3,995	$5,488	$4,490
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,246	$6,000	$4,500
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,207	$4,606	$6,995	$4,599
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,600	$5,989	$4,600
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,669	$4,875	$7,000	$4,700
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,506	$4,237	$5,550	$4,782
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,995	$7,595	$4,884
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$3,950	$6,000	$9,071	$4,950
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,675	$4,300	$6,794	$4,950
East Village, New York, NY	$2,770	$3,995	$5,495	$5,000
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,660	$4,875	$5,250	$5,100
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,025	$5,495	$8,073	$5,104
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,042	$6,024	$5,245
West Village, New York, NY	$4,195	$5,300	$6,848	$5,300
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,600	$5,500	$5,400
NoLita, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,395	$6,495	$5,495
SoHo, New York, NY	$3,851	$5,750	$7,795	$5,795
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,464	$5,721	$8,401	$5,799
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,950	$4,997	$6,188	$6,000

Top Counties Near Central Harlem

There are a total of 50 counties located by Central Harlem, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Yonkers, NY, Bronx, New York, NY, and Queens, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,911. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,150. Vice versa, with an average rent of $9,500, Spring Lake, NJ is the most expensive county by Central Harlem, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Central Harlem, New York, NY is 26.04% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Central Harlem, New York, NY is 12.07% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Central Harlem, New York, NY is 4.62% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Yonkers, NY	$2,050	$2,300	$3,200	$2,700
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,476	$2,650	$3,099	$3,135
Queens, New York, NY	$2,895	$2,800	$3,405	$3,285
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,100	$3,475	$3,373
Long Beach, NY	$2,163	$2,623	$3,600	$3,850
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,401	$3,830	$4,285	$3,911
North Hempstead, NY	$1,950	$2,950	$3,800	$4,150
Harrison, NY	$2,690	$3,070	$4,135	$4,189
New Rochelle, NY	$2,569	$3,150	$4,449	$4,400
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,593	$4,500	$5,895	$4,572

Top Zipcodes Near Central Harlem

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Central Harlem, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,588.

The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Central Harlem, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10035, New York, NY	$2,489	$2,725	$3,400	$2,995
10128, New York, NY	$3,455	$4,225	$4,800	$3,850
10023, New York, NY	$3,309	$4,995	$8,400	$4,788
11375, New York, NY	$2,483	$3,000	$3,715	$3,325

Frequently Asked Questions - Central Harlem Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Central Harlem, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for Central Harlem, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $3,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Central Harlem, New York, NY rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Central Harlem, New York, NY.

How much is a studio apartment in Central Harlem, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,400 and an average price per square feet of $4.88. There are a total of 17 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Harlem.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Central Harlem, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $4.26. There are a total of 47 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Harlem.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Central Harlem, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,250 and an average price per square feet of $3.50. There are a total of 45 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Harlem.

How have rent prices in Central Harlem, New York, NY changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Central Harlem, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Central Harlem, New York, NY?

A reasonable rent price in Central Harlem, New York, NY is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.