Average Rent in Central Harlem, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Central Harlem, New York, NY Rents

Central Harlem rentals average $2,542 for a studio rental to $6,495 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,550, or roughly $58 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $270 (11.88%) year-over-year from $2,272 to $2,542. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $84 (2.88%) year-over-year from $2,916 to $3,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $474 (12.42%) year-over-year from $3,813 to $4,286. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $433 (9.92%) year-over-year from $4,367 to $4,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $166 (-2.49%) year-over-year from $6,661 to $6,495. 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 6.18% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.76% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.58% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.49% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $89.08 $2,542 $2,272 (11.88%) $2,212 (14.92%)
1 BR $58.98 $3,000 $2,916 (2.88%) $2,651 (13.19%)
2 BR $54.76 $4,286 $3,813 (12.42%) $3,333 (28.58%)
3 BR $60.30 $4,800 $4,367 (9.92%) $3,683 (30.32%)
4+ BR $50.16 $6,495 $6,661 (-2.49%) $4,833 (34.38%)

Historical Rents in Central Harlem, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Central Harlem

There are a total of 31 cities nearby Central Harlem. The average rent in Central Harlem is currently $2,980 per month. A total of 25 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waterbury, CT, with an average rent of $1,750, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Central Harlem, New York, NY is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $9,500 per month.

Let's compare Central Harlem, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Central Harlem, New York, NY is 29.19% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 21.67% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Central Harlem, New York, NY are about 30.00% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 26.60% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 31 total cities near Central Harlem, New York, NY in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Kearny, NJ N/A $1,700 $2,300 $2,225
Garfield, NJ N/A $1,750 $2,325 $2,400
Hackensack, NJ $1,698 $1,910 $2,700 $2,475
Lodi, NJ N/A $1,950 $2,350 $2,500
Jersey City, NJ $3,016 $2,550 $2,250 $2,500
Mount Vernon, NY $1,900 $2,198 $2,502 $2,728
Cliffside Park, NJ N/A $2,375 $3,400 $3,000
Fort Lee, NJ $1,725 $2,445 $3,025 $3,023
Palisades Park, NJ $1,700 $1,875 $2,575 $3,300
Edgewater, NJ N/A $3,000 $4,750 $4,000

Top Neighborhoods Near Central Harlem

There are a total of 67 neighborhoods in or near Central Harlem. Some of these neighborhoods include Jackson Heights, Inwood, and Riverdale. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 67 total neighborhoods in or near Central Harlem, New York, NY in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Central Harlem, New York, NY is currently around $4,700 per month. A total of 16 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only fourteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,700. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Central Harlem's average rent, which is only $3,550. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Central Harlem, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,000 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Central Harlem. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Jackson Heights, New York, NY $2,275 $2,500 $2,900 $2,500
Inwood, New York, NY $2,800 $2,900 $3,700 $2,950
Riverdale, New York, NY $2,075 $2,900 $3,600 $3,200
Mott Haven, New York, NY $2,850 $3,250 $3,948 $3,250
Washington Heights, New York, NY $2,595 $2,800 $3,548 $3,500
Astoria, New York, NY $2,750 $3,300 $4,557 $3,748
Harlem, New York, NY $2,950 $3,200 $3,700 $3,989
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,750 $3,150 $4,350 $3,995
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,355 $3,698 $3,495 $3,995
NoHo, New York, NY $4,500 $4,850 $12,500 $4,500
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,690 $4,561 $7,000 $4,500
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,694 $4,528 $6,646 $4,613
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,770 $4,800 $6,200 $4,995
Midtown, New York, NY $4,000 $4,876 $7,495 $5,000
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,925 $5,300 $7,547 $5,000
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY $3,438 $4,200 $5,789 $5,000
Midtown South, New York, NY $4,019 $5,000 $7,600 $5,074
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,900 $5,000 $7,400 $5,300
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,450 $4,750 $8,150 $5,300
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,820 $4,633 $5,765 $5,475
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,500 $5,100 $7,792 $5,523
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,370 $5,613 $7,995 $5,695
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY $4,926 $5,383 $6,225 $5,887
East Village, New York, NY $3,495 $4,295 $5,995 $5,995
Flatiron District, New York, NY $4,750 $6,600 $8,900 $5,995
West Village, New York, NY $5,000 $5,575 $6,995 $5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,500 $6,295 $10,095 $6,095
NoMad, New York, NY $4,495 $5,828 $8,498 $6,183
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,995 $6,450 $11,795 $6,450
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,600 $6,600 $7,300 $6,600

Top Counties Near Central Harlem

There are a total of 38 counties located by Central Harlem, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Hackensack, NJ, Lodi, NJ, and Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,145. That's roughly around $37 per sqft. A total of 27 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,100. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,495, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Central Harlem, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Central Harlem, New York, NY is 19.90% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Central Harlem, New York, NY is 18.17% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Central Harlem, New York, NY is 24.46% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Hackensack, NJ $1,698 $1,910 $2,700 $2,475
Lodi, NJ N/A $1,950 $2,350 $2,500
Jersey City, NJ $3,016 $2,550 $2,250 $2,500
Mount Vernon, NY $1,900 $2,198 $2,502 $2,728
Cliffside Park, NJ N/A $2,375 $3,400 $3,000
Fort Lee, NJ $1,725 $2,445 $3,025 $3,023
Bronx, New York, NY $2,774 $3,250 $3,550 $3,250
Palisades Park, NJ $1,700 $1,875 $2,575 $3,300
Edgewater, NJ N/A $3,000 $4,750 $4,000
Manhattan, New York, NY $4,014 $5,250 $7,185 $5,495

Top Zipcodes Near Central Harlem

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Central Harlem, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $5,050. A total of 4 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 10031, New York, NY at $3,150 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $7,850 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,680. That's at least $95 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Central Harlem, New York, NY is $4,750 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,663 per month. Which comes out to $83 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Central Harlem, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
10027, New York, NY $2,600 $3,357 $4,927 $4,750
10026, New York, NY $3,600 $3,175 $4,700 $4,500
10031, New York, NY $2,750 $3,000 $3,873 $3,150
10025, New York, NY $3,295 $4,500 $5,295 $5,069
10029, New York, NY $4,000 $3,550 $3,495 $4,200
10024, New York, NY $3,395 $4,650 $8,900 $5,500
10032, New York, NY $2,100 $2,800 $3,563 $3,500
10035, New York, NY $3,253 $3,225 $3,200 $3,260
10128, New York, NY $3,350 $4,200 $6,612 $4,800
10028, New York, NY $3,275 $4,200 $8,695 $4,200

Frequently Asked Questions - Central Harlem Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Central Harlem, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for Central Harlem, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $3,550. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Central 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 Central Harlem, New York, NY.
How much is a studio apartment in Central Harlem, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,542 and an average price per square feet of $89.08. There are a total of 37 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Harlem.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Central Harlem, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $58.98. There are a total of 88 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Harlem.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Central Harlem, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $4,286 and an average price per square feet of $54.76. There are a total of 76 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Central Harlem.
How have rent prices in Central Harlem, New York, NY changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Central Harlem, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Central Harlem, New York, NY?
A reasonable rent price in Central Harlem, New York, NY is around $2,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.