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 $3,300, 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 $61 (-2.10%) year-over-year from $2,911 to $2,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.02%) year-over-year from $3,262 to $3,295. 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 $722 (14.95%) year-over-year from $4,828 to $5,550. 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 up by 0.12% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.07% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.08% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.35% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Mar 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $5.85 $3,000 $2,632 (14.00%) $2,515 (19.28%)
1 BR $5.40 $2,850 $2,911 (-2.10%) $2,428 (17.36%)
2 BR $3.23 $3,295 $3,262 (1.02%) $2,848 (15.68%)
3 BR $3.41 $4,295 $4,228 (1.58%) $3,563 (20.53%)
4+ BR $3.33 $5,550 $4,828 (14.95%) $4,062 (36.64%)

Historical Rents in East Harlem, New York, NY

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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 $4,307 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 $2,100, 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 $30,000 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 76.79% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.41% more expensive. Two bedrooms in East Harlem, New York, NY are about 22.12% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 8.81% 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
Stamford, CT $1,937 $2,260 $2,975 $2,800
Norwalk, CT $1,585 $2,173 $3,000 $2,850
Yonkers, NY $2,050 $2,300 $3,200 $2,890
Glen Cove, NY $2,550 $3,150 $3,450 $3,373
Long Beach, NY $2,150 $2,725 $3,600 $3,975
Harrison, NY $2,700 $3,083 $4,048 $4,135
New York, NY $3,550 $4,295 $5,400 $4,295
New Rochelle, NY $2,569 $3,100 $4,445 $4,319
Long Branch, NJ N/A $2,963 $4,100 $4,500
West Long Branch, NJ N/A N/A $5,475 $30,000

Top Neighborhoods Near East Harlem

There are a total of 49 neighborhoods in or near East Harlem. Some of these neighborhoods include Washington Heights, Astoria, and Central Harlem. 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 $4,352 per month. A total of 10 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,352. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Harlem's average rent, which is only $3,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Harlem, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,271 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 $2,175 $2,600 $3,199 $3,200
Astoria, New York, NY $2,650 $2,825 $3,598 $3,200
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,400 $2,950 $3,448 $3,300
Harlem, New York, NY $2,650 $2,995 $3,395 $3,400
Bowery, New York, NY $2,800 $3,450 $6,095 $3,500
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,500 $2,895 $3,650 $3,800
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,350 $4,342 $5,000 $4,000
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,525 $4,250 $6,000 $4,036
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,392 $3,929 $5,890 $4,200
Little Italy, New York, NY $3,750 $4,500 $5,750 $4,200
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,500 $4,050 $6,103 $4,352
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,854 $3,995 $5,478 $4,355
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,498 $4,600 $5,998 $4,600
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,993 $4,973 $7,595 $4,650
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,262 $4,661 $6,900 $4,653
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $3,690 $4,744 $6,995 $4,720
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,529 $4,305 $5,814 $4,884
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,025 $5,499 $8,037 $4,941
Midtown, New York, NY $3,689 $4,350 $6,695 $4,995
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,680 $4,750 $5,225 $5,098
East Village, New York, NY $2,795 $3,995 $5,495 $5,195
West Village, New York, NY $4,195 $5,300 $6,765 $5,300
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY N/A $5,047 $6,179 $5,347
Lower East Side, New York, NY $3,975 $4,800 $5,395 $5,395
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,200 $5,550 $5,060 $5,400
NoLita, New York, NY $3,950 $5,395 $6,495 $5,495
Flatiron District, New York, NY $4,200 $6,000 $9,071 $5,600
SoHo, New York, NY $3,850 $5,750 $9,995 $5,923
NoMad, New York, NY $4,464 $5,724 $8,294 $5,980
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,000 $4,885 $6,188 $6,000

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 $3,975. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,100. 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 30.84% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Harlem, New York, NY is 17.16% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Harlem, New York, NY is 2.88% 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 $2,890
Bronx, New York, NY $2,420 $2,650 $3,027 $3,168
Queens, New York, NY $2,900 $2,800 $3,390 $3,295
Glen Cove, NY $2,550 $3,150 $3,450 $3,373
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,480 $3,750 $4,200 $3,895
Long Beach, NY $2,150 $2,725 $3,600 $3,975
Harrison, NY $2,700 $3,083 $4,048 $4,135
North Hempstead, NY $1,950 $3,200 $3,913 $4,200
New Rochelle, NY $2,569 $3,100 $4,445 $4,319
Manhattan, New York, NY $3,600 $4,500 $5,895 $4,590

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 $3,638. 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 $3,050 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,596 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,889. 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 $3,649 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,740 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 $2,478 $2,753 $3,395 $3,050
10128, New York, NY $3,350 $4,298 $5,750 $3,975
10023, New York, NY $3,300 $4,950 $8,800 $4,596
11375, New York, NY $2,225 $3,000 $3,730 $3,300

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 $3,300. 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 $5.85. There are a total of 35 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 $3,199 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 $3,295 and an average price per square feet of $3.23. There are a total of 93 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 -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, 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 $2,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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