Average Rent in East Harlem, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical East Harlem, New York, NY Rents

East Harlem rentals average $2,800 for a studio rental to $5,995 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,295, or roughly $5 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $368 (14.00%) year-over-year from $2,632 to $3,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $114 (-3.90%) year-over-year from $2,911 to $2,798. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $12 (-0.36%) year-over-year from $3,262 to $3,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (1.58%) year-over-year from $4,228 to $4,295. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,167 (24.16%) year-over-year from $4,828 to $5,995. 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 3.38% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.47% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.14% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.08% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.82% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Mar 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.82 $3,000 $2,632 (14.00%) $2,515 (19.28%)
1 BR $5.40 $2,798 $2,911 (-3.90%) $2,428 (15.20%)
2 BR $3.33 $3,250 $3,262 (-0.36%) $2,848 (14.10%)
3 BR $3.43 $4,295 $4,228 (1.58%) $3,563 (20.53%)
4+ BR $2.80 $5,995 $4,828 (24.16%) $4,062 (47.60%)

Historical Rents in East Harlem, New York, NY

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2 Bed
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4 Bed

Top Cities Near East Harlem

There are a total of 20 cities nearby East Harlem. The average rent in East Harlem is currently $4,348 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 $2,198, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Harlem, New York, NY is West Long Branch, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $29,500 per month.

Let's compare East Harlem, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in East Harlem, New York, NY is 76.34% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 19.87% more expensive. Two bedrooms in East Harlem, New York, NY are about 18.65% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.99% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 20 total cities near East Harlem, New York, NY in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Yonkers, NY $2,050 $2,250 $3,200 $2,700
Stamford, CT $1,775 $2,233 $2,900 $2,800
Norwalk, CT $1,645 $2,200 $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 East Harlem

There are a total of 49 neighborhoods in or near East Harlem. Some of these neighborhoods include Washington Heights, Central Harlem, and Astoria. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 49 total neighborhoods in or near East Harlem, New York, NY in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near East Harlem, New York, NY is currently around $4,300 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,300. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Harlem's average rent, which is only $3,295. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East 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 East Harlem. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Washington Heights, New York, NY $2,138 $2,672 $3,200 $3,150
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,338 $2,900 $3,250 $3,150
Astoria, New York, NY $2,650 $2,950 $3,596 $3,164
Harlem, New York, NY $2,750 $2,900 $3,295 $3,300
Bowery, New York, NY $2,800 $3,450 $5,495 $3,500
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,500 $2,861 $3,650 $3,750
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,300 $4,200 $4,800 $3,950
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,500 $4,350 $6,323 $4,082
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,359 $3,982 $5,830 $4,154
Little Italy, New York, NY $3,700 $4,500 $5,750 $4,225
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,801 $3,995 $5,485 $4,475
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,500 $4,250 $5,995 $4,500
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,450 $4,600 $5,989 $4,600
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,207 $4,656 $6,995 $4,627
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $3,670 $4,835 $7,000 $4,696
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,486 $4,216 $5,500 $4,769
Flatiron District, New York, NY $3,973 $6,000 $8,642 $4,800
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,800 $4,995 $7,594 $4,884
Midtown, New York, NY $3,675 $4,300 $6,671 $4,945
East Village, New York, NY $2,758 $3,995 $5,495 $4,995
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,700 $4,948 $5,281 $5,112
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY N/A $5,042 $5,887 $5,198
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,000 $5,492 $8,037 $5,200
Lower East Side, New York, NY $3,985 $4,900 $5,295 $5,295
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 $3,850 $5,750 $7,795 $5,795
NoMad, New York, NY $4,464 $5,721 $8,401 $5,799
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $3,804 $5,042 $6,188 $5,985

Top Counties Near East Harlem

There are a total of 49 counties located by East 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 $3,925. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,198. Vice versa, with an average rent of $9,500, Spring Lake, NJ is the most expensive county by East Harlem, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in East Harlem, New York, NY is 36.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Harlem, New York, NY is 14.86% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Harlem, New York, NY is 6.33% 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 $2,250 $3,200 $2,700
Bronx, New York, NY $2,400 $2,650 $3,099 $3,135
Queens, New York, NY $2,895 $2,850 $3,390 $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 $3,850 $4,245 $3,925
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 $3,580 $4,500 $5,895 $4,575

Top Zipcodes Near East Harlem

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near East Harlem, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,625.

The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in East 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 $3,398 $2,985
10128, New York, NY $3,420 $4,150 $5,557 $3,900
10023, New York, NY $3,273 $4,995 $8,400 $4,788
11375, New York, NY $2,483 $3,000 $3,700 $3,350

Frequently Asked Questions - East Harlem Average Rents

What is the average rent price in East Harlem, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for East Harlem, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $3,295. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do East 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 East Harlem, New York, NY.
How much is a studio apartment in East Harlem, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,800 and an average price per square feet of $4.82. There are a total of 31 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in East Harlem.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in East Harlem, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,995 and an average price per square feet of $5.40. There are a total of 81 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Harlem.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in East Harlem, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,198 and an average price per square feet of $3.33. There are a total of 96 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Harlem.
How have rent prices in East Harlem, New York, NY changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in East Harlem, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in East Harlem, New York, NY?
A reasonable rent price in East Harlem, New York, NY is around $2,636/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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