Average Rent in West Harlem, New York, NY

Current Versus Historical West Harlem, New York, NY Rents

West Harlem rentals average $2,650 for a studio rental to $4,200 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,598, or roughly $5 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $267 (11.19%) year-over-year from $2,383 to $2,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $317 (11.80%) year-over-year from $2,683 to $3,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $328 (10.37%) year-over-year from $3,167 to $3,495. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $567 (17.53%) year-over-year from $3,233 to $3,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $65 (1.57%) year-over-year from $4,130 to $4,195. 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 1.60% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.35% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.89% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.44% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.41% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$6.90	$2,650	$2,383 (11.19%)	$1,755 (51.00%)
1 BR	$6.14	$3,000	$2,683 (11.80%)	$2,000 (49.98%)
2 BR	$4.47	$3,495	$3,167 (10.37%)	$2,308 (51.41%)
3 BR	$4.30	$3,800	$3,233 (17.53%)	$2,679 (41.84%)
4+ BR	$4.38	$4,195	$4,130 (1.57%)	$3,393 (23.62%)

Historical Rents in West Harlem, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near West Harlem

There are a total of 33 cities nearby West Harlem. The average rent in West Harlem is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 19 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $1,950, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near West Harlem, New York, NY is Westport, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $15,475 per month.

Let's compare West Harlem, New York, NY's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in West Harlem, New York, NY is 33.96% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 22.83% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West Harlem, New York, NY are about 11.76% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 33 total cities near West Harlem, New York, NY in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hackensack, NJ	$1,600	$1,963	$2,700	$2,313
West New York, NJ	N/A	$2,475	$2,850	$2,698
Jersey City, NJ	$2,805	$2,700	$2,650	$2,700
Union City, NJ	$1,900	$2,250	$2,800	$2,775
Yonkers, NY	$2,200	$2,315	$2,700	$2,800
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,500	$2,440	$3,000	$2,900
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,150	$3,050	$3,000
New Rochelle, NY	$2,200	$2,725	$2,750	$3,000
Hoboken, NJ	$3,048	$3,187	$4,200	$3,700
New York, NY	$3,525	$4,200	$5,147	$4,400

Top Neighborhoods Near West Harlem

There are a total of 54 neighborhoods in or near West Harlem. Some of these neighborhoods include The Heights, Washington Heights, and Mott Haven. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 54 total neighborhoods in or near West Harlem, New York, NY in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near West Harlem, New York, NY is currently around $4,402 per month. A total of 17 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only thirteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,402. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West Harlem's average rent, which is only $3,598. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Harlem, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $1,900 per month. Whereas, at $8,250 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near West Harlem. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
The Heights, Jersey City, NJ	N/A	$2,200	$2,555	$2,560
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$1,925	$2,400	$2,990	$3,149
Mott Haven, New York, NY	$3,008	$3,124	$3,668	$3,236
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,700	$2,900	$4,100	$3,300
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,250	$3,255	$3,495	$3,357
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,675	$3,129	$3,195	$3,395
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,595	$3,098	$3,300	$3,446
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,870	$3,995	$4,000	$3,995
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,000	$5,905	$4,000
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$2,938	$3,600	$4,900	$4,000
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,065	$6,141	$4,495
NoLita, New York, NY	$3,545	$4,495	$4,895	$4,495
East Village, New York, NY	$2,950	$3,600	$4,495	$4,500
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,200	$5,595	$4,595
West Village, New York, NY	$4,750	$4,750	$6,750	$4,795
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,150	$4,800	$5,075	$4,800
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,000	$4,625	$7,750	$4,800
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,793	$4,115	$5,320	$4,950
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,477	$6,450	$4,995
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,303	$6,598	$4,995
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,308	$5,750	$5,000
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,785	$4,995	$6,858	$5,000
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,740	$4,535	$6,950	$5,000
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,895	$8,571	$5,150
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,195	$5,500	$7,915	$5,250
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,607	$4,398	$6,895	$5,500
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,454	$5,587	$8,506	$5,698
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,067	$6,127	$5,802
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,815	$5,195	$5,295	$6,039
SoHo, New York, NY	$2,973	$3,950	$15,000	$7,500

Top Counties Near West Harlem

There are a total of 54 counties located by West Harlem, New York, NY. Some of these counties include West New York, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, and Yonkers, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,580. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 22 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $1,950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $15,475, Westport, CT is the most expensive county by West Harlem, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in West Harlem, New York, NY is 26.79% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Harlem, New York, NY is 17.80% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Harlem, New York, NY is 10.29% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
West New York, NJ	N/A	$2,475	$2,850	$2,698
Jersey City, NJ	$2,805	$2,700	$2,650	$2,700
Yonkers, NY	$2,200	$2,315	$2,700	$2,800
North Bergen, NJ	$2,149	$2,125	$2,850	$2,850
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,500	$2,440	$3,000	$2,900
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,150	$3,050	$3,000
New Rochelle, NY	$2,200	$2,725	$2,750	$3,000
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,466	$2,900	$3,083
Hoboken, NJ	$3,048	$3,187	$4,200	$3,700
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,387	$5,592	$4,600

Top Zipcodes Near West Harlem

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near West Harlem, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,462. A total of 9 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 07756, Ocean Grove, NJ at $3,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,000 per month is 11770, Ocean Beach, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,337. That's at least $7 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near West Harlem, New York, NY is $4,094 per month. Or in other words, $7 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $5,325 per month. Which comes out to $6 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in West 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	$2,633	$3,050	$3,700	$3,700
10031, New York, NY	$2,623	$2,863	$3,397	$3,400
10025, New York, NY	$3,200	$4,050	$5,350	$4,625
10024, New York, NY	$3,200	$4,700	$7,200	$5,300
10032, New York, NY	$2,495	$2,650	$2,887	$3,325
10029, New York, NY	$2,490	$3,144	$3,195	$3,279
10128, New York, NY	$3,470	$3,790	$5,367	$3,958
10028, New York, NY	$2,576	$3,350	$4,000	$4,000
10023, New York, NY	$3,432	$4,500	$8,295	$5,275
10075, New York, NY	$2,450	$2,995	$3,500	$3,100

Frequently Asked Questions - West Harlem Average Rents

What is the average rent price in West Harlem, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for West Harlem, New York, NY apartments for rent is approximately $3,598. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do West 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 West Harlem, New York, NY.

How much is a studio apartment in West Harlem, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $2,650 and an average price per square feet of $6.90. There are a total of 22 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in West Harlem.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in West Harlem, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,000 and an average price per square feet of $6.14. There are a total of 35 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Harlem.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in West Harlem, New York, NY?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,400 and an average price per square feet of $4.47. There are a total of 74 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in West Harlem.

How have rent prices in West Harlem, New York, NY changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in West Harlem, New York, NY can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in West Harlem, New York, NY?

A reasonable rent price in West Harlem, New York, NY is around $2,878/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.