Average Rent in Harlem, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Harlem, New York, NY Rents

Harlem rentals average $2,758 for a studio rental to $4,995 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,400, or roughly $4 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $135 (5.39%) year-over-year from $2,498 to $2,633. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $116 (4.19%) year-over-year from $2,771 to $2,888. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $11 (0.33%) year-over-year from $3,348 to $3,360. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $178 (4.67%) year-over-year from $3,822 to $4,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $93 (2.11%) year-over-year from $4,405 to $4,498. 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 0.87% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.06% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.02% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.60% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.43% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jan 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $4.90 $2,633 $2,498 (5.39%) $1,970 (33.65%)
1 BR $5.07 $2,888 $2,771 (4.19%) $2,215 (30.36%)
2 BR $3.72 $3,360 $3,348 (0.33%) $2,588 (29.79%)
3 BR $3.81 $4,000 $3,822 (4.67%) $3,067 (30.43%)
4+ BR $3.53 $4,498 $4,405 (2.11%) $3,717 (21.01%)

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 $3,600 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 $2,073, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Harlem, New York, NY is Ocean Beach, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $8,500 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 45.78% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 4.68% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Harlem, New York, NY are about 8.83% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.60% more expensive. 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
Yonkers, NY $1,850 $2,200 $2,600 $2,600
Norwalk, CT N/A $1,970 $2,962 $2,995
Stamford, CT $1,918 $2,275 $3,000 $3,000
White Plains, NY $2,100 $2,690 $3,550 $3,495
Glen Cove, NY $2,550 $3,200 $3,600 $3,500
Long Beach, NY $1,963 $2,700 $3,500 $3,600
Oakhurst, NJ N/A N/A N/A $3,800
Long Branch, NJ N/A $3,000 $3,600 $3,999
New York, NY $3,438 $4,217 $5,300 $4,263
Harrison, NY $2,745 $3,090 $4,203 $4,469

Top Neighborhoods Near Harlem

There are a total of 58 neighborhoods in or near Harlem. Some of these neighborhoods include Concourse Village, Elmhurst, and Washington Heights. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 58 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 $4,349 per month. A total of 18 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twelve neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,349. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Harlem's average rent, which is only $3,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Harlem, Brooklawn - St. Vincent has the most affordable average rent at $1,800 per month. Whereas, at $9,850 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
Concourse Village, New York, NY $2,150 $2,575 $3,009 $2,575
Elmhurst, New York, NY $2,679 $2,402 $3,200 $2,679
Washington Heights, New York, NY $1,975 $2,700 $3,024 $3,083
Astoria, New York, NY $2,441 $2,980 $3,585 $3,178
Riverdale, New York, NY $2,600 $2,728 $3,400 $3,289
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,620 $2,822 $3,173 $3,295
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,710 $2,860 $3,300 $3,400
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,400 $2,800 $3,475 $3,495
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,295 $3,793 $5,621 $4,000
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,400 $4,400 $6,538 $4,075
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,391 $4,200 $5,954 $4,149
Bowery, New York, NY $2,800 $3,450 $4,995 $4,348
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,498 $4,043 $5,908 $4,350
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,990 $4,598 $8,295 $4,390
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,535 $3,895 $5,340 $4,488
East Village, New York, NY $2,800 $3,695 $4,495 $4,495
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,000 $4,481 $6,945 $4,497
NoLita, New York, NY N/A $4,595 $5,495 $4,695
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $3,500 $4,545 $6,795 $4,800
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,650 $4,446 $5,963 $4,848
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,495 $4,505 $6,075 $4,950
Midtown, New York, NY $3,675 $4,436 $7,440 $5,000
Chelsea, New York, NY $3,878 $5,395 $7,867 $5,054
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY N/A $5,002 $5,235 $5,060
West Village, New York, NY $4,642 $5,495 $6,595 $5,365
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $3,750 $5,515 $5,595 $5,515
Flatiron District, New York, NY $4,650 $5,650 $10,995 $5,600
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,000 $5,700 $6,850 $5,700
NoMad, New York, NY $4,444 $5,662 $8,746 $5,768
SoHo, New York, NY $3,400 $5,000 $12,995 $9,850

Top Counties Near Harlem

There are a total of 58 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 $3,550. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 13 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $2,073. Vice versa, with an average rent of $8,500, Spring Lake, NJ is the most expensive county by Harlem, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Harlem, New York, NY is 31.55% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Harlem, New York, NY is 7.87% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Harlem, New York, NY is 4.23% 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 $1,850 $2,200 $2,600 $2,600
Bronx, New York, NY $2,200 $2,575 $3,026 $3,000
Queens, New York, NY $2,895 $2,900 $3,500 $3,266
White Plains, NY $2,100 $2,690 $3,550 $3,495
Glen Cove, NY $2,550 $3,200 $3,600 $3,500
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,405 $3,599 $4,197 $3,800
Greenburgh, NY $2,075 $2,600 $3,650 $3,850
Harrison, NY $2,745 $3,090 $4,203 $4,469
Manhattan, New York, NY $3,495 $4,495 $5,995 $4,500
North Hempstead, NY N/A $2,795 $4,100 $4,625

Top Zipcodes Near Harlem

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Harlem, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,648. 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 $2,995 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,902 per month is 10280, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,810. 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 $3,725 per month. Or in other words, $5 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,554 per month. Which comes out to $5 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 6 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 $2,299 $2,822 $3,048 $2,995
10128, New York, NY $3,350 $4,200 $5,460 $3,995
10023, New York, NY $2,900 $4,950 $7,863 $4,775
10463, New York, NY $2,600 $2,680 $3,295 $3,045
10280, New York, NY $3,600 $4,459 $6,462 $4,902
11375, New York, NY $2,720 $3,250 $3,648 $3,300

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 $3,400. 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 $2,758 and an average price per square feet of $4.90. There are a total of 54 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 $2,822 and an average price per square feet of $5.07. There are a total of 211 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 $3,262 and an average price per square feet of $3.72. There are a total of 195 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 0.05%, 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 0.05% 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 $2,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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