Average Rent in Harlem, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Harlem, New York, NY Rents

Harlem rentals average $2,750 for a studio rental to $5,295 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 $155 (6.03%) year-over-year from $2,570 to $2,725. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $12 (-0.41%) year-over-year from $2,862 to $2,850. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $121 (3.58%) year-over-year from $3,374 to $3,495. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $362 (9.21%) year-over-year from $3,933 to $4,295. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $567 (11.98%) year-over-year from $4,728 to $5,295. 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 0.27% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.04% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.34% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.76% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.55% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.90	$2,725	$2,570 (6.03%)	$2,073 (31.43%)
1 BR	$5.40	$2,850	$2,862 (-0.41%)	$2,338 (21.88%)
2 BR	$4.01	$3,495	$3,374 (3.58%)	$2,707 (29.13%)
3 BR	$3.79	$4,295	$3,933 (9.21%)	$3,232 (32.90%)
4+ BR	$4.10	$5,295	$4,728 (11.98%)	$4,057 (30.53%)

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 $4,348 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 $2,198, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Harlem, New York, NY is West Long Branch, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $29,500 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 75.91% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 17.24% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Harlem, New York, NY are about 15.14% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 17.24% 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	$2,050	$2,250	$3,200	$2,700
Stamford, CT	$1,775	$2,233	$2,900	$2,800
Norwalk, CT	$1,645	$2,200	$3,000	$2,900
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,100	$3,475	$3,373
Long Beach, NY	$2,163	$2,623	$3,600	$3,850
Long Branch, NJ	N/A	$2,825	$3,400	$4,100
Harrison, NY	$2,690	$3,070	$4,135	$4,189
New York, NY	$3,525	$4,300	$5,395	$4,295
New Rochelle, NY	$2,569	$3,150	$4,449	$4,400
West Long Branch, NJ	N/A	N/A	$5,475	$29,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Harlem

There are a total of 49 neighborhoods in or near Harlem. Some of these neighborhoods include Central Harlem, Washington Heights, and Astoria. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 49 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 $4,300 per month. A total of 11 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,300. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Harlem's average rent, which is only $3,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Harlem, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,296 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
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,338	$2,900	$3,250	$3,150
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$2,138	$2,672	$3,200	$3,150
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,650	$2,950	$3,596	$3,164
Riverdale, New York, NY	$1,850	$2,826	$3,400	$3,200
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,800	$2,995	$3,198	$3,295
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,450	$5,495	$3,500
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,861	$3,650	$3,750
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,200	$4,800	$3,950
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,350	$6,323	$4,082
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,359	$3,982	$5,830	$4,154
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,801	$3,995	$5,485	$4,475
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,250	$5,995	$4,500
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,600	$5,989	$4,600
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,207	$4,656	$6,995	$4,627
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,670	$4,835	$7,000	$4,696
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,486	$4,216	$5,500	$4,769
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$3,973	$6,000	$8,642	$4,800
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,995	$7,594	$4,884
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,675	$4,300	$6,671	$4,945
East Village, New York, NY	$2,758	$3,995	$5,495	$4,995
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,700	$4,948	$5,281	$5,112
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,042	$5,887	$5,198
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,492	$8,037	$5,200
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,985	$4,900	$5,295	$5,295
West Village, New York, NY	$4,195	$5,300	$6,848	$5,300
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,600	$5,500	$5,400
NoLita, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,395	$6,495	$5,495
SoHo, New York, NY	$3,850	$5,750	$7,795	$5,795
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,464	$5,721	$8,401	$5,799
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,804	$5,042	$6,188	$5,985

Top Counties Near Harlem

There are a total of 49 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 $3,925. 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 $2,198. Vice versa, with an average rent of $9,500, Spring Lake, NJ is the most expensive county by Harlem, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Harlem, New York, NY is 35.45% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Harlem, New York, NY is 12.07% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Harlem, New York, NY is 3.19% 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	$2,250	$3,200	$2,700
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,400	$2,650	$3,099	$3,135
Queens, New York, NY	$2,895	$2,850	$3,390	$3,285
Glen Cove, NY	$2,550	$3,100	$3,475	$3,373
Long Beach, NY	$2,163	$2,623	$3,600	$3,850
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,401	$3,850	$4,245	$3,925
North Hempstead, NY	$1,950	$2,950	$3,800	$4,150
Harrison, NY	$2,690	$3,070	$4,135	$4,189
New Rochelle, NY	$2,569	$3,150	$4,449	$4,400
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,580	$4,500	$5,895	$4,575

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 $3,625.

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	$2,489	$2,725	$3,398	$2,985
10128, New York, NY	$3,420	$4,150	$5,557	$3,900
10023, New York, NY	$3,273	$4,995	$8,400	$4,788
11375, New York, NY	$2,483	$3,000	$3,700	$3,350

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 $3,300. 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 $2,750 and an average price per square feet of $4.90. There are a total of 57 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 $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $5.40. There are a total of 180 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 $3,295 and an average price per square feet of $4.01. There are a total of 186 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 0.06%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% 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 $2,640/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.