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 $3,100 for a studio rental to $5,995 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 February 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $792 (29.78%) year-over-year from $2,658 to $3,450. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $24 (-0.85%) year-over-year from $2,846 to $2,822. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-2.04%) year-over-year from $3,262 to $3,195. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $298 (7.46%) year-over-year from $3,997 to $4,295. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,200 (25.03%) year-over-year from $4,795 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 up by 3.60% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.81% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.81% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.18% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $5.96 $3,450 $2,658 (29.78%) $2,397 (43.93%)
1 BR $4.89 $2,822 $2,846 (-0.85%) $2,360 (19.56%)
2 BR $3.22 $3,195 $3,262 (-2.04%) $2,748 (16.25%)
3 BR $3.63 $4,295 $3,997 (7.46%) $3,428 (25.28%)
4+ BR $3.50 $5,995 $4,795 (25.03%) $4,009 (49.54%)

Historical Rents in East Harlem, New York, NY

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2 Bed
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Top Cities Near East Harlem

There are a total of 20 cities nearby East Harlem. The average rent in East Harlem is currently $4,150 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,200, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Harlem, New York, NY is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $9,000 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 50.40% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.40% more expensive. Two bedrooms in East Harlem, New York, NY are about 14.10% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.08% more expensive. 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 $2,100 $2,200 $2,700 $2,800
Stamford, CT $2,088 $2,300 $2,900 $2,900
Norwalk, CT $1,900 $1,973 $3,000 $2,995
White Plains, NY $2,163 $2,705 $3,500 $3,000
Glen Cove, NY $2,550 $3,200 $3,550 $3,500
Long Beach, NY $2,000 $2,548 $3,700 $3,700
Long Branch, NJ N/A $3,050 $3,500 $4,100
Harrison, NY $2,723 $2,990 $4,083 $4,236
New Rochelle, NY $2,297 $3,100 $4,384 $4,264
New York, NY $3,500 $4,272 $5,495 $4,265

Top Neighborhoods Near East Harlem

There are a total of 52 neighborhoods in or near East Harlem. Some of these neighborhoods include Elmhurst, Inwood, and Washington Heights. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 52 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 $4,325 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,325. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Harlem's average rent, which is only $3,200. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Harlem, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,294 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
Elmhurst, New York, NY $2,679 $2,463 $3,000 $2,800
Inwood, New York, NY $2,600 $2,700 $3,643 $2,800
Washington Heights, New York, NY $2,250 $2,700 $3,045 $3,100
Astoria, New York, NY $2,500 $3,000 $3,466 $3,200
Harlem, New York, NY $2,645 $2,825 $3,195 $3,250
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,545 $2,913 $3,328 $3,300
Bowery, New York, NY $2,800 $3,500 $3,599 $3,450
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,500 $2,750 $3,350 $3,575
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,300 $3,913 $5,831 $4,035
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,350 $4,159 $5,464 $4,070
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,475 $4,398 $6,475 $4,075
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,500 $4,024 $6,000 $4,225
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,800 $4,695 $5,950 $4,353
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,850 $3,995 $5,500 $4,440
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,250 $4,500 $6,822 $4,559
East Village, New York, NY $3,050 $3,795 $5,170 $4,650
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $3,600 $4,700 $6,997 $4,681
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,415 $4,478 $5,764 $4,900
NoLita, New York, NY N/A $4,995 $5,495 $4,995
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,495 $4,600 $6,268 $4,998
Midtown, New York, NY $3,675 $4,500 $6,900 $5,000
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,827 $4,783 $6,050 $5,000
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,200 $5,477 $8,263 $5,295
Lower East Side, New York, NY $3,722 $3,995 $5,495 $5,299
West Village, New York, NY $4,495 $5,495 $6,695 $5,325
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY N/A $5,037 $6,179 $5,352
Flatiron District, New York, NY $4,200 $5,800 $8,696 $5,600
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,188 $5,700 $5,500 $5,650
NoMad, New York, NY $4,444 $5,767 $8,800 $5,676
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $3,650 $5,550 $5,895 $5,768

Top Counties Near East Harlem

There are a total of 52 counties located by East Harlem, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Yonkers, NY, White Plains, NY, and Bronx, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,700. 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 $2,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $9,000, 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 35.48% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Harlem, New York, NY is 10.17% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Harlem, New York, NY is 10.94% 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 $2,100 $2,200 $2,700 $2,800
White Plains, NY $2,163 $2,705 $3,500 $3,000
Bronx, New York, NY $2,200 $2,500 $3,027 $3,100
Queens, New York, NY $3,048 $2,900 $3,472 $3,300
Glen Cove, NY $2,550 $3,200 $3,550 $3,500
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,397 $3,820 $4,000 $3,800
Harrison, NY $2,723 $2,990 $4,083 $4,236
New Rochelle, NY $2,297 $3,100 $4,384 $4,264
North Hempstead, NY $2,000 $3,110 $3,950 $4,300
Manhattan, New York, NY $3,525 $4,500 $5,975 $4,600

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 $3,496. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 10035, New York, NY at $2,967 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,655 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,008. That's at least $6 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near East Harlem, New York, NY is $3,461 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,608 per month. Which comes out to $5 per sqft. 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 $2,531 $2,753 $3,000 $2,967
10128, New York, NY $3,350 $4,169 $5,715 $3,998
10023, New York, NY $3,407 $5,035 $8,215 $4,655
11375, New York, NY $2,665 $2,600 $3,500 $2,995

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 $3,200. 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 $3,100 and an average price per square feet of $5.96. There are a total of 26 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 $2,836 and an average price per square feet of $4.89. There are a total of 86 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 $3,155 and an average price per square feet of $3.22. There are a total of 108 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 0.30%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% 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 $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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