Average Rent in Harlem, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical Harlem, New York, NY Rents

Harlem rentals average $2,825 for a studio rental to $6,150 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,995, or roughly $65 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 $128 (4.61%) year-over-year from $2,772 to $2,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $79 (-2.49%) year-over-year from $3,179 to $3,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $135 (3.73%) year-over-year from $3,615 to $3,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $758 (17.25%) year-over-year from $4,393 to $5,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,438 (28.44%) year-over-year from $5,057 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 up by 0.96% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.09% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.35% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.05% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.38% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Sep 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $86.84 $2,900 $2,772 (4.61%) $2,513 (15.38%)
1 BR $74.24 $3,100 $3,179 (-2.49%) $2,847 (8.89%)
2 BR $60.34 $3,750 $3,615 (3.73%) $3,457 (8.47%)
3 BR $58.80 $5,150 $4,393 (17.25%) $3,998 (28.83%)
4+ BR $61.67 $6,495 $5,057 (28.44%) $4,540 (43.06%)

Historical Rents in Harlem, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near Harlem

There are a total of 27 cities nearby Harlem. The average rent in Harlem is currently $3,048 per month. A total of 22 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 32.74% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 28.17% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Harlem, New York, NY are about 22.88% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 30.58% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near Harlem, New York, NY in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Kearny, NJ N/A $1,800 $2,200 $2,175
Hackensack, NJ $1,550 $1,900 $2,500 $2,300
Jersey City, NJ $2,875 $2,500 $2,200 $2,400
Garfield, NJ $1,550 $1,800 $2,200 $2,500
Yonkers, NY $1,900 $2,400 $2,600 $2,695
Fort Lee, NJ $1,500 $2,225 $3,250 $3,048
Cliffside Park, NJ N/A $2,000 $2,800 $3,050
Palisades Park, NJ $1,650 $1,863 $2,600 $3,300
New Rochelle, NY N/A $2,880 $3,400 $3,550
New York, NY $3,897 $4,690 $6,195 $4,895

Top Neighborhoods Near Harlem

There are a total of 71 neighborhoods in or near Harlem. Some of these neighborhoods include Jackson Heights, Inwood, and Riverdale. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 71 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 $4,550 per month. A total of 28 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,550. 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, 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 Harlem. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Jackson Heights, New York, NY $2,000 $2,525 $3,100 $2,550
Inwood, New York, NY $2,887 $2,775 $3,700 $3,036
Riverdale, New York, NY $2,050 $2,923 $3,495 $3,298
Mott Haven, New York, NY $2,650 $3,425 $3,650 $3,505
Washington Heights, New York, NY $2,495 $2,890 $3,500 $3,575
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,600 $3,154 $4,050 $3,700
Astoria, New York, NY $2,775 $3,472 $4,661 $3,780
West Harlem, New York, NY $2,795 $3,250 $4,000 $3,950
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,493 $3,700 $3,595 $3,995
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,694 $4,534 $6,695 $4,540
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,690 $4,600 $6,877 $4,600
NoHo, New York, NY $4,650 $4,500 $14,875 $4,650
Murray Hill, New York, NY $4,050 $5,250 $7,995 $4,900
Midtown, New York, NY $3,925 $4,900 $7,850 $4,970
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,825 $5,015 $7,000 $4,995
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,720 $4,670 $6,450 $4,995
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,350 $4,400 $8,150 $4,995
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY $3,613 $4,200 $5,600 $5,060
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,541 $5,000 $7,276 $5,250
Midtown East, New York, NY $4,050 $5,275 $7,350 $5,322
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,895 $4,638 $5,910 $5,350
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,435 $5,615 $8,098 $5,660
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY $5,250 $5,460 $6,533 $5,703
East Village, New York, NY $3,795 $4,295 $5,995 $5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,485 $6,260 $9,841 $6,000
NoMad, New York, NY $4,495 $5,995 $7,995 $6,221
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $5,175 $6,300 $8,255 $6,285
West Village, New York, NY $4,850 $5,850 $6,995 $6,295
Flatiron District, New York, NY $4,575 $6,600 $9,675 $6,600
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,595 $6,800 $6,798 $7,098

Top Counties Near Harlem

There are a total of 36 counties located by Harlem, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Kearny, NJ, Hackensack, NJ, and Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,298. That's roughly around $39 per sqft. A total of 28 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Newark, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $6,675, Greenwich, CT is the most expensive county by Harlem, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in Harlem, New York, NY is 29.20% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Harlem, New York, NY is 23.45% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Harlem, New York, NY is 16.09% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Kearny, NJ N/A $1,800 $2,200 $2,175
Hackensack, NJ $1,550 $1,900 $2,500 $2,300
Jersey City, NJ $2,875 $2,500 $2,200 $2,400
Garfield, NJ $1,550 $1,800 $2,200 $2,500
Yonkers, NY $1,900 $2,400 $2,600 $2,695
Fort Lee, NJ $1,500 $2,225 $3,250 $3,048
Cliffside Park, NJ N/A $2,000 $2,800 $3,050
Bronx, New York, NY $2,111 $2,838 $3,483 $3,200
Palisades Park, NJ $1,650 $1,863 $2,600 $3,300
Manhattan, New York, NY $4,050 $5,200 $7,041 $5,400

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 $4,995. A total of 8 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 $3,318 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $7,995 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,684. That's at least $93 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 $4,510 per month. Or in other words, $89 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,786 per month. Which comes out to $83 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 $2,800 $3,450 $4,400 $4,500
10026, New York, NY $3,095 $3,574 $4,295 $4,500
10031, New York, NY $2,750 $3,100 $4,000 $3,346
10025, New York, NY $3,500 $4,300 $5,000 $4,995
10029, New York, NY $3,900 $3,482 $3,523 $4,000
10024, New York, NY $3,495 $4,750 $8,795 $5,195
10035, New York, NY $2,650 $3,278 $3,500 $3,422
10032, New York, NY $2,445 $2,995 $3,500 $3,600
10128, New York, NY $3,511 $4,200 $6,489 $4,600
10028, New York, NY $3,075 $4,175 $10,249 $4,200

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 $2,825 and an average price per square feet of $86.84. There are a total of 146 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 $3,341 and an average price per square feet of $74.24. There are a total of 407 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 $3,900 and an average price per square feet of $60.34. There are a total of 416 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 -0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17% 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.