Average Rent in Harlem, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Harlem, New York, NY Rents

Harlem rentals average $2,900 for a studio rental to $5,995 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,995, or roughly $66 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.79%) year-over-year from $2,800 to $2,850. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (5.15%) year-over-year from $3,233 to $3,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $134 (3.60%) year-over-year from $3,716 to $3,850. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $408 (8.89%) year-over-year from $4,592 to $5,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $697 (13.15%) year-over-year from $5,298 to $5,995. 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 down by 7.40% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.37% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.67% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.86% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $87.41 $2,850 $2,800 (1.79%) $2,507 (13.70%)
1 BR $67.60 $3,400 $3,233 (5.15%) $2,929 (16.09%)
2 BR $62.26 $3,850 $3,716 (3.60%) $3,342 (15.19%)
3 BR $59.94 $5,000 $4,592 (8.89%) $4,081 (22.52%)
4+ BR $63.96 $5,995 $5,298 (13.15%) $4,732 (26.70%)

Historical Rents in Harlem, New York, NY

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2 Bed
3 Bed
4 Bed

Top Cities Near Harlem

There are a total of 25 cities nearby Harlem. The average rent in Harlem is currently $3,000 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 Harlem, New York, NY is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $9,500 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 31.90% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 31.33% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Harlem, New York, NY are about 15.79% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 26.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near Harlem, New York, NY in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Newark, NJ $1,950 $1,600 $1,895 $2,100
Bayonne, NJ $2,380 $2,499 $3,199 $2,525
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,750 $2,075 $3,300 $2,600
Jersey City, NJ $2,450 $2,400 $2,650 $2,600
Yonkers, NY $2,075 $2,300 $2,600 $2,600
Mount Vernon, NY $1,750 $2,300 $2,400 $2,750
Palisades Park, NJ $1,600 $2,000 $2,600 $3,175
Fort Lee, NJ $1,600 $2,800 $3,200 $3,245
New Rochelle, NY $2,800 $2,870 $4,300 $3,500
New York, NY $3,800 $4,650 $6,250 $4,895

Top Neighborhoods Near Harlem

There are a total of 69 neighborhoods in or near Harlem. Some of these neighborhoods include Jackson Heights, Inwood, and Mott Haven. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 69 total neighborhoods in or near Harlem, New York, NY in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Harlem, New York, NY is currently around $4,700 per month. A total of 26 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,700. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Harlem's average rent, which is only $3,995. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Harlem, Brooklawn - St. Vincent has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,500 average rent per month, Two Bridges is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Harlem. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Jackson Heights, New York, NY $2,150 $2,500 $2,925 $2,525
Inwood, New York, NY $3,006 $3,048 $3,613 $3,125
Mott Haven, New York, NY $2,848 $2,850 $3,620 $3,200
Washington Heights, New York, NY $2,795 $2,950 $3,340 $3,264
Astoria, New York, NY $2,800 $3,400 $4,150 $3,586
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,713 $3,200 $4,400 $3,700
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,773 $3,595 $3,695 $3,700
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,338 $3,584 $3,695 $4,050
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,644 $4,565 $6,500 $4,544
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY $3,695 $4,200 $5,554 $4,623
NoHo, New York, NY $4,650 $4,500 $15,000 $4,650
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,690 $4,530 $6,895 $4,726
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,750 $4,500 $6,612 $4,798
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,250 $4,500 $7,273 $4,850
Bowery, New York, NY $4,525 $3,750 $4,900 $4,899
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,925 $5,070 $7,766 $4,951
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,555 $4,895 $7,000 $5,200
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,800 $5,500 $7,573 $5,200
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,850 $4,998 $7,600 $5,250
Midtown, New York, NY $4,045 $5,050 $7,657 $5,353
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,985 $4,784 $6,349 $5,506
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,357 $5,625 $8,495 $5,654
East Village, New York, NY $4,175 $4,295 $6,495 $5,923
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,600 $6,295 $8,255 $6,000
West Village, New York, NY $4,650 $5,700 $7,250 $6,000
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,350 $6,201 $9,546 $6,182
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY $5,250 $6,170 $6,320 $6,320
Flatiron District, New York, NY $5,000 $6,700 $9,750 $6,410
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,095 $5,600 $6,450 $6,500
NoMad, New York, NY $4,499 $5,995 $8,495 $7,423

Top Counties Near Harlem

There are a total of 34 counties located by Harlem, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Cliffside Park, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, and Yonkers, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,270. That's roughly around $40 per sqft. A total of 26 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,063. Vice versa, with an average rent of $7,500, Greenwich, CT is the most expensive county by Harlem, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Harlem, New York, NY is 28.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Harlem, New York, NY is 28.13% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Harlem, New York, NY is 13.16% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,750 $2,075 $3,300 $2,600
Jersey City, NJ $2,450 $2,400 $2,650 $2,600
Yonkers, NY $2,075 $2,300 $2,600 $2,600
Mount Vernon, NY $1,750 $2,300 $2,400 $2,750
Palisades Park, NJ $1,600 $2,000 $2,600 $3,175
Bronx, New York, NY $2,533 $2,750 $3,448 $3,176
Fort Lee, NJ $1,600 $2,800 $3,200 $3,245
New Rochelle, NY $2,800 $2,870 $4,300 $3,500
Queens, New York, NY $3,463 $3,542 $4,100 $3,650
Manhattan, New York, NY $3,995 $5,151 $6,995 $5,495

Top Zipcodes Near Harlem

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Harlem, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,935. A total of 11 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 $3,100 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 $3,753. 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 Harlem, New York, NY is $4,505 per month. Or in other words, $88 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,598 per month. Which comes out to $85 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 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
10027, New York, NY $2,850 $3,400 $3,695 $3,700
10026, New York, NY $3,999 $3,500 $4,600 $4,500
10031, New York, NY $2,698 $3,032 $3,700 $3,100
10025, New York, NY $3,400 $4,476 $5,138 $4,650
10029, New York, NY $4,200 $3,195 $3,695 $4,200
10024, New York, NY $3,600 $4,750 $7,250 $4,900
10035, New York, NY $2,850 $3,243 $3,285 $3,297
10032, New York, NY $2,206 $2,994 $3,395 $3,298
10128, New York, NY $3,150 $4,300 $6,395 $4,600
10028, New York, NY $3,000 $4,400 $8,589 $4,400

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 $3,995. 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 $2,900 and an average price per square feet of $87.41. There are a total of 161 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 $3,495 and an average price per square feet of $67.60. There are a total of 401 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 $3,800 and an average price per square feet of $62.26. There are a total of 419 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 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, 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 $3,196/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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