Average Rent in East Harlem, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical East Harlem, New York, NY Rents

East Harlem rentals average $3,545 for a studio rental to $6,995 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,175, or roughly $62 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $825 (27.77%) year-over-year from $2,972 to $3,798. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $410 (12.57%) year-over-year from $3,262 to $3,673. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (6.74%) year-over-year from $3,462 to $3,695. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $567 (11.98%) year-over-year from $4,728 to $5,295. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3,000 (60.06%) year-over-year from $4,995 to $7,995. 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 6.47% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.38% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.25% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.89% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 20.02% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Aug 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $86.64 $3,798 $2,972 (27.77%) $2,935 (29.39%)
1 BR $61.54 $3,673 $3,262 (12.57%) $2,940 (24.93%)
2 BR $58.45 $3,695 $3,462 (6.74%) $3,423 (7.95%)
3 BR $54.00 $5,295 $4,728 (11.98%) $4,277 (23.81%)
4+ BR $71.96 $7,995 $4,995 (60.06%) $5,648 (41.55%)

Historical Rents in East Harlem, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near East Harlem

There are a total of 25 cities nearby East Harlem. The average rent in East Harlem is currently $3,125 per month. A total of 20 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waterbury, CT, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near East Harlem, New York, NY is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $8,750 per month.

Let's compare East Harlem, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in East Harlem, New York, NY is 40.06% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 32.88% more expensive. Two bedrooms in East Harlem, New York, NY are about 10.80% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 28.71% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near East Harlem, New York, NY in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Newark, NJ $2,271 $1,600 $2,000 $2,100
Jersey City, NJ $2,939 $2,500 $2,273 $2,500
Mount Vernon, NY $1,750 $2,350 $2,600 $2,600
Yonkers, NY $1,680 $2,300 $2,550 $2,600
Bayonne, NJ $2,315 $2,569 $3,296 $2,605
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,750 $2,350 $3,200 $3,125
Palisades Park, NJ $2,125 $1,900 $2,750 $3,150
New Rochelle, NY $2,650 $2,648 $4,024 $3,200
Fort Lee, NJ $1,520 $2,250 $3,640 $3,300
New York, NY $3,875 $4,665 $6,190 $4,900

Top Neighborhoods Near East Harlem

There are a total of 73 neighborhoods in or near East Harlem. Some of these neighborhoods include Jackson Heights, Inwood, and Sunnyside. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 73 total neighborhoods in or near East Harlem, New York, NY in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near East Harlem, New York, NY is currently around $4,628 per month. A total of 31 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than East Harlem's average rent, which is only $4,175. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near East Harlem, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,110 average rent per month, Tribeca is the most expensive neighborhood in or near East Harlem. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Jackson Heights, New York, NY $2,150 $2,500 $2,950 $2,500
Inwood, New York, NY $2,800 $2,775 $3,000 $2,857
Sunnyside, New York, NY $2,650 $2,870 $3,299 $2,940
Mott Haven, New York, NY $2,846 $3,200 $3,650 $3,251
Washington Heights, New York, NY $2,795 $2,900 $3,500 $3,500
Astoria, New York, NY $3,290 $3,494 $4,464 $3,720
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,800 $3,129 $4,645 $3,900
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,835 $3,400 $4,000 $3,973
Harlem, New York, NY $2,950 $3,438 $3,995 $4,000
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,694 $4,536 $6,631 $4,576
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,600 $4,533 $6,877 $4,628
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,798 $4,998 $7,996 $4,750
NoHo, New York, NY $4,675 $4,600 $13,250 $4,750
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY $3,700 $4,200 $5,552 $4,785
Murray Hill, New York, NY $4,000 $5,000 $7,995 $4,850
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,200 $4,495 $7,398 $4,940
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,795 $4,580 $6,400 $4,995
Midtown, New York, NY $4,045 $5,000 $7,852 $5,150
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,695 $4,895 $7,495 $5,295
Midtown East, New York, NY $4,050 $5,201 $7,390 $5,300
East Village, New York, NY $4,100 $4,295 $6,200 $5,500
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,987 $4,550 $6,048 $5,505
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,370 $5,500 $8,413 $5,575
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY $5,217 $5,472 $6,156 $5,734
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,550 $5,995 $9,350 $5,998
West Village, New York, NY $4,795 $5,850 $7,000 $6,000
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,800 $6,995 $8,255 $6,300
NoMad, New York, NY $4,457 $5,995 $8,000 $6,324
Flatiron District, New York, NY $4,913 $6,600 $9,675 $6,600
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,800 $6,011 $7,500 $6,800

Top Counties Near East Harlem

There are a total of 34 counties located by East Harlem, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Jersey City, NJ, Mount Vernon, NY, and Yonkers, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,175. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. A total of 29 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Waterbury, CT. Its average rent per month is $1,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,455, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by East Harlem, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in East Harlem, New York, NY is 42.88% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in East Harlem, New York, NY is 31.51% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in East Harlem, New York, NY is 10.62% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Jersey City, NJ $2,939 $2,500 $2,273 $2,500
Mount Vernon, NY $1,750 $2,350 $2,600 $2,600
Yonkers, NY $1,680 $2,300 $2,550 $2,600
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,750 $2,350 $3,200 $3,125
Bronx, New York, NY $1,935 $2,775 $3,495 $3,146
Palisades Park, NJ $2,125 $1,900 $2,750 $3,150
Fort Lee, NJ $1,520 $2,250 $3,640 $3,300
Queens, New York, NY $3,494 $3,701 $4,250 $3,761
Brooklyn, New York, NY $3,595 $4,095 $5,200 $4,231
Manhattan, New York, NY $4,016 $5,150 $6,995 $5,455

Top Zipcodes Near East Harlem

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near East Harlem, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,835. A total of 10 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 11226, New York, NY at $3,250 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,295 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,641. 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 East Harlem, New York, NY is $4,550 per month. Or in other words, $87 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,698 per month. Which comes out to $84 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in East Harlem, New York, NY. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
10026, New York, NY $3,500 $3,355 $4,500 $4,600
10029, New York, NY $3,695 $3,500 $3,695 $4,200
10027, New York, NY $2,825 $3,400 $4,000 $3,900
10035, New York, NY $3,060 $3,243 $3,850 $3,500
10025, New York, NY $3,500 $4,442 $5,213 $4,795
10128, New York, NY $3,000 $4,200 $5,873 $4,500
10024, New York, NY $3,555 $4,713 $7,495 $4,912
10028, New York, NY $3,000 $4,050 $5,125 $4,200
10031, New York, NY $2,750 $3,200 $3,995 $3,525
11102, New York, NY $3,312 $3,494 $4,765 $3,762

Frequently Asked Questions - East Harlem Average Rents

What is the average rent price in East Harlem, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for East Harlem, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $4,175. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do East 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 East Harlem, New York, NY.
How much is a studio apartment in East Harlem, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $3,545 and an average price per square feet of $86.64. There are a total of 54 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in East Harlem.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in East Harlem, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,650 and an average price per square feet of $61.54. There are a total of 169 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Harlem.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in East Harlem, New York, NY?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,695 and an average price per square feet of $58.45. There are a total of 240 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in East Harlem.
How have rent prices in East Harlem, New York, NY changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in East Harlem, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.28%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in East Harlem, New York, NY?
A reasonable rent price in East Harlem, New York, NY is around $3,340/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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