Average Rent in Harlem, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Harlem, New York, NY Rents

Harlem rentals average $2,645 for a studio rental to $5,195 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,250, 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 $197 (7.75%) year-over-year from $2,538 to $2,735. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $64 (2.28%) year-over-year from $2,786 to $2,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $87 (2.64%) year-over-year from $3,308 to $3,395. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $499 (13.03%) year-over-year from $3,826 to $4,325. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $574 (12.55%) year-over-year from $4,571 to $5,145. 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 1.26% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.13% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.57% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.49% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.35% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Feb 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $6.07 $2,735 $2,538 (7.75%) $2,015 (35.73%)
1 BR $5.09 $2,850 $2,786 (2.28%) $2,280 (25.00%)
2 BR $3.63 $3,395 $3,308 (2.64%) $2,638 (28.68%)
3 BR $3.77 $4,325 $3,826 (13.03%) $3,133 (38.03%)
4+ BR $3.53 $5,145 $4,571 (12.55%) $3,925 (31.08%)

Historical Rents in Harlem, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Harlem

There are a total of 20 cities nearby Harlem. The average rent in Harlem is currently $4,150 per month. A total of 6 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 Harlem, New York, NY is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $9,000 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 41.87% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 7.10% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Harlem, New York, NY are about 12.68% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.10% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 20 total cities near Harlem, New York, NY in the following chart.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Yonkers, NY $2,100 $2,200 $2,700 $2,818
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 $3,000 $3,500 $4,100
Harrison, NY $2,723 $2,990 $4,083 $4,236
New York, NY $3,500 $4,270 $5,495 $4,257
New Rochelle, NY $2,297 $3,100 $4,384 $4,264

Top Neighborhoods Near Harlem

There are a total of 52 neighborhoods in or near 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 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 $4,325 per month. A total of 12 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eighteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,325. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Harlem's average rent, which is only $3,250. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near 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 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
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,100 $2,850 $3,155 $3,200
Astoria, New York, NY $2,500 $3,000 $3,500 $3,200
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,545 $2,913 $3,300 $3,275
Bowery, New York, NY $2,800 $3,500 $3,899 $3,450
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,500 $2,750 $3,350 $3,575
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,300 $3,922 $5,821 $4,035
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,390 $4,150 $5,462 $4,070
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,475 $4,398 $6,450 $4,080
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,500 $4,000 $6,000 $4,200
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,800 $4,695 $5,950 $4,350
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,850 $3,995 $5,495 $4,409
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,274 $4,500 $6,822 $4,559
East Village, New York, NY $3,050 $3,795 $5,170 $4,650
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $3,667 $4,679 $7,000 $4,681
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,552 $4,392 $5,764 $4,889
NoLita, New York, NY N/A $4,995 $5,495 $4,995
Williamsburg, New York, NY $3,802 $4,769 $6,022 $5,000
Midtown, New York, NY $3,675 $4,500 $6,900 $5,000
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,495 $4,600 $6,250 $5,083
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,172 $5,500 $8,350 $5,304
West Village, New York, NY $4,498 $5,495 $6,650 $5,350
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY N/A $5,027 $6,189 $5,352
Flatiron District, New York, NY $4,200 $5,750 $8,750 $5,600
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,250 $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 $5,568 $5,895 $5,768
SoHo, New York, NY $3,195 $4,495 $13,500 $7,250

Top Counties Near Harlem

There are a total of 52 counties located by 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 9 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 Harlem, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Harlem, New York, NY is 24.39% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Harlem, New York, NY is 9.89% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Harlem, New York, NY is 9.55% 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 $2,818
White Plains, NY $2,163 $2,705 $3,500 $3,000
Bronx, New York, NY $2,200 $2,500 $3,018 $3,100
Queens, New York, NY $3,023 $2,908 $3,472 $3,300
Glen Cove, NY $2,550 $3,200 $3,550 $3,500
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,400 $3,800 $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 $5,970 $4,600

Top Zipcodes Near Harlem

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Harlem, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,498. 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 $2,975 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,680 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 Harlem, New York, NY is $3,459 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 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 $2,750 $3,100 $2,975
10128, New York, NY $3,350 $4,168 $5,715 $4,000
10023, New York, NY $3,429 $5,000 $8,215 $4,680
11375, New York, NY $2,665 $2,600 $3,500 $2,995

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 $3,250. 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 $2,645 and an average price per square feet of $6.07. There are a total of 61 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 $2,827 and an average price per square feet of $5.09. There are a total of 183 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 $3,195 and an average price per square feet of $3.63. There are a total of 172 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 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% 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 $2,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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