Average Rent in Harlem, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Harlem, New York, NY Rents

Harlem rentals average $2,600 for a studio rental to $4,995 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,397, or roughly $4 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $203 (8.16%) year-over-year from $2,492 to $2,695. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $173 (6.35%) year-over-year from $2,723 to $2,896. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2 (0.05%) year-over-year from $3,298 to $3,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $230 (6.13%) year-over-year from $3,755 to $3,985. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $679 (15.73%) year-over-year from $4,316 to $4,995. 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 1.44% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.58% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.89% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.28% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Dec 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $5.10 $2,695 $2,492 (8.16%) $1,947 (38.44%)
1 BR $4.42 $2,896 $2,723 (6.35%) $2,197 (31.84%)
2 BR $3.87 $3,300 $3,298 (0.05%) $2,547 (29.58%)
3 BR $4.23 $3,985 $3,755 (6.13%) $2,983 (33.58%)
4+ BR $4.00 $4,995 $4,316 (15.73%) $3,582 (39.46%)

Historical Rents in Harlem, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Harlem

There are a total of 17 cities nearby Harlem. The average rent in Harlem is currently $3,500 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $2,175, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Harlem, New York, NY is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $10,000 per month.

Let's compare Harlem, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Harlem, New York, NY is 32.69% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 10.53% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Harlem, New York, NY are about 14.44% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.04% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 17 total cities near Harlem, New York, NY in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
West Babylon, NY $2,970 $2,425 $3,000 $2,495
Yonkers, NY $1,900 $2,175 $2,663 $2,843
Stamford, CT $2,009 $2,253 $3,000 $2,855
Norwalk, CT $1,588 $2,250 $2,890 $2,884
White Plains, NY $2,250 $2,625 $3,548 $3,300
Long Beach, NY $1,925 $2,550 $3,200 $3,500
Long Branch, NJ N/A $3,100 $3,750 $3,850
New York, NY $3,408 $4,151 $5,000 $4,200
New Rochelle, NY $1,800 $2,850 $4,419 $4,349
Harrison, NY $2,775 $3,015 $4,200 $4,410

Top Neighborhoods Near Harlem

There are a total of 56 neighborhoods in or near Harlem. Some of these neighborhoods include Elmhurst, Washington Heights, and Astoria. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 56 total neighborhoods in or near Harlem, New York, NY in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Harlem, New York, NY is currently around $4,266 per month. A total of 15 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fifteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,266. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Harlem's average rent, which is only $3,397. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Harlem, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,226 per month. Whereas, at $12,000 average rent per month, SoHo is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Harlem. View the following chart for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Elmhurst, New York, NY $2,284 $2,534 $3,200 $2,679
Washington Heights, New York, NY $2,165 $2,599 $2,885 $2,813
Astoria, New York, NY $2,440 $2,675 $3,550 $3,071
East Harlem, New York, NY $2,525 $2,938 $3,000 $3,198
Riverdale, New York, NY $2,500 $2,800 $3,400 $3,289
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,650 $2,862 $3,200 $3,400
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,550 $2,850 $2,995 $3,570
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,325 $4,150 $6,300 $3,899
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,280 $3,750 $5,750 $3,900
Bowery, New York, NY $2,800 $3,450 $4,995 $3,925
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,350 $4,095 $5,000 $4,000
NoHo, New York, NY $3,895 $4,150 $14,500 $4,000
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,440 $4,062 $5,178 $4,180
NoLita, New York, NY N/A $3,900 $5,495 $4,495
East Village, New York, NY $2,897 $3,825 $4,495 $4,495
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,675 $4,173 $5,500 $4,495
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,325 $4,460 $6,075 $4,525
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $3,490 $4,493 $6,502 $4,624
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,955 $4,796 $7,498 $4,746
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,000 $4,450 $6,945 $4,841
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,483 $4,395 $5,500 $4,845
West Village, New York, NY $4,600 $4,950 $6,650 $4,950
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY N/A $4,971 $6,054 $5,084
Midtown, New York, NY $3,625 $4,363 $6,750 $5,200
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,000 $6,150 $6,130 $5,250
Chelsea, New York, NY $3,825 $5,490 $7,500 $5,292
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $3,750 $5,313 $5,057 $5,295
Flatiron District, New York, NY $4,500 $5,650 $10,500 $5,600
NoMad, New York, NY $4,328 $5,686 $8,172 $5,686
SoHo, New York, NY $6,250 $5,000 $13,250 $12,000

Top Counties Near Harlem

There are a total of 56 counties located by 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 $3,500. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 14 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,175. Vice versa, with an average rent of $10,000, Spring Lake, NJ is the most expensive county by Harlem, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Harlem, New York, NY is 31.73% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Harlem, New York, NY is 10.53% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Harlem, New York, NY is 4.84% 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 $1,900 $2,175 $2,663 $2,843
Bronx, New York, NY $2,000 $2,575 $3,031 $3,100
Queens, New York, NY $2,753 $2,781 $3,480 $3,240
White Plains, NY $2,250 $2,625 $3,548 $3,300
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,400 $3,625 $4,200 $3,850
Greenburgh, NY $2,300 $2,600 $3,600 $3,919
New Rochelle, NY $1,800 $2,850 $4,419 $4,349
Harrison, NY $2,775 $3,015 $4,200 $4,410
Manhattan, New York, NY $3,475 $4,395 $5,650 $4,495
North Hempstead, NY $2,575 $2,675 $3,950 $4,500

Top Zipcodes Near Harlem

There are a total of 5 zipcodes in or near Harlem, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,000. A total of 3 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 $2,919 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,678 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,673. That's at least $5 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Harlem, New York, NY is $2,975 per month. Or in other words, $4 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,350 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 5 zipcodes in 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 $2,250 $2,702 $3,250 $2,919
10128, New York, NY $3,350 $4,149 $5,685 $3,950
10023, New York, NY $3,000 $4,498 $8,100 $4,678
10463, New York, NY $2,500 $2,685 $3,350 $2,925
11375, New York, NY $2,673 $2,975 $3,250 $3,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Harlem Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Harlem, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for Harlem, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $3,397. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do 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 Harlem, New York, NY.
How much is a studio apartment in Harlem, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,600 and an average price per square feet of $5.10. There are a total of 51 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Harlem.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Harlem, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,850 and an average price per square feet of $4.42. There are a total of 160 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Harlem.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Harlem, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,100 and an average price per square feet of $3.87. There are a total of 215 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Harlem.
How have rent prices in Harlem, New York, NY changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Harlem, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Harlem, New York, NY?
A reasonable rent price in Harlem, New York, NY is around $2,718/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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