Average Rent in West Harlem, New York, NY

Current Versus Historical West Harlem, New York, NY Rents

West Harlem rentals average $2,685 for a studio rental to $4,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,395, or roughly $5 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $100 (3.92%) year-over-year from $2,550 to $2,650. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.56%) year-over-year from $2,983 to $3,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $120 (3.60%) year-over-year from $3,330 to $3,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $85 (-2.13%) year-over-year from $3,982 to $3,897. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $151 (3.28%) year-over-year from $4,599 to $4,750. 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 1.13% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.27% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.48% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.83% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.40% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$7.11	$2,650	$2,550 (3.92%)	$1,791 (47.98%)
1 BR	$6.82	$3,000	$2,983 (0.56%)	$2,074 (44.64%)
2 BR	$4.87	$3,450	$3,330 (3.60%)	$2,367 (45.77%)
3 BR	$4.00	$3,897	$3,982 (-2.13%)	$2,866 (35.98%)
4+ BR	$4.09	$4,750	$4,599 (3.28%)	$3,700 (28.38%)

Historical Rents in West Harlem, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near West Harlem

There are a total of 15 cities nearby West Harlem. The average rent in West Harlem is currently $3,179 per month. A total of 9 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bridgeport, CT, with an average rent of $1,900, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near West Harlem, New York, NY is Ocean Beach, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $8,000 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 31.10% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 27.05% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West Harlem, New York, NY are about 0.57% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 15.35% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 15 total cities near West Harlem, New York, NY in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Paterson, NJ	$1,850	$1,850	$2,100	$2,250
Newark, NJ	$1,800	$1,675	$2,050	$2,300
Elizabeth, NJ	N/A	$1,900	$2,200	$2,525
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,900	$2,375	$3,505	$2,848
Jersey City, NJ	$2,390	$3,271	$3,475	$3,179
Yonkers, NY	$2,100	$2,598	$3,400	$3,290
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,050	$3,975	$3,600
Harrison, NY	$2,860	$3,450	$4,053	$4,002
New York, NY	$3,585	$4,354	$5,295	$4,495
New Rochelle, NY	$2,250	$3,030	$4,690	$4,500

Top Neighborhoods Near West Harlem

There are a total of 51 neighborhoods in or near West Harlem. Some of these neighborhoods include Astoria, Washington Heights, and Harlem. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 51 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 $4,495 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,495. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West Harlem's average rent, which is only $3,395. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Harlem, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,201 per month. Whereas, at $8,000 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
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,427	$2,750	$4,000	$3,300
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$2,175	$2,400	$2,995	$3,300
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,650	$2,995	$3,400	$3,500
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,695	$2,850	$3,645	$3,620
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,495	$2,995	$3,395	$3,795
NoHo, New York, NY	$3,950	$4,125	$7,350	$4,075
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,600	$5,000	$4,195
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,365	$4,125	$6,150	$4,195
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,900	$10,500	$4,200
Bowery, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,450	$4,798	$4,300
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,595	$7,407	$4,495
West Village, New York, NY	$3,995	$4,650	$7,445	$4,550
NoLita, New York, NY	$3,390	$4,495	$6,495	$4,595
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,700	$4,500	$5,885	$4,595
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,475	$6,361	$4,625
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,095	$4,395	$4,800
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,700	$4,800	$5,050	$4,850
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,250	$7,000	$4,906
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,523	$4,750	$6,995	$4,968
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$2,979	$4,000	$5,200	$4,973
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,845	$4,070	$5,345	$4,995
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,000	$5,495	$5,200
East Village, New York, NY	$2,700	$3,850	$5,200	$5,295
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,590	$5,000	$7,600	$5,300
SoHo, New York, NY	$3,850	$4,850	$5,400	$5,400
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,123	$5,476	$8,000	$5,405
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,725	$4,895	$5,495	$5,495
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,395	$5,663	$8,123	$5,781
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$2,625	$4,195	$5,295	$5,995
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	N/A	$5,057	$6,054	$6,100

Top Counties Near West Harlem

There are a total of 51 counties located by West Harlem, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Bloomfield, NJ, Fort Lee, NJ, and Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,500. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 13 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. It's average rent per month is $1,900. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,000, Islip, NY is the most expensive county by West Harlem, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in West Harlem, New York, NY is 29.24% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Harlem, New York, NY is 14.99% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Harlem, New York, NY is 0.57% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bloomfield, NJ	N/A	$1,750	$2,300	$2,425
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,900	$2,375	$3,505	$2,848
Jersey City, NJ	$2,390	$3,271	$3,475	$3,179
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,491	$2,625	$3,200	$3,200
Yonkers, NY	$2,100	$2,598	$3,400	$3,290
Queens, New York, NY	$2,919	$3,100	$3,702	$3,500
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,050	$3,975	$3,600
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,500	$3,893	$4,200	$4,000
New Rochelle, NY	$2,250	$3,030	$4,690	$4,500
Manhattan, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,495	$5,599	$4,698

Top Zipcodes Near West Harlem

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near West Harlem, New York, NY. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,596. A total of 4 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 11226, New York, NY at $3,210 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $7,800 per month is 11770, Ocean Beach, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,425. 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 $4,390 per month. Or in other words, $7 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $5,550 per month. Which comes out to $7 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	$2,795	$2,950	$3,650	$3,300
10031, New York, NY	$2,663	$2,917	$3,240	$3,300
10025, New York, NY	$3,400	$3,950	$5,000	$4,440
10024, New York, NY	$3,585	$4,498	$7,895	$5,500
10032, New York, NY	$2,000	$2,300	$2,998	$3,300
10029, New York, NY	$2,495	$2,995	$3,395	$3,795
10128, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,900	$5,193	$4,200
10028, New York, NY	$2,600	$3,395	$4,648	$3,495
10023, New York, NY	$3,181	$4,593	$8,250	$4,863
10075, New York, NY	$2,779	$3,875	$6,500	$3,935

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 $3,395. 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 $2,685 and an average price per square feet of $7.11. 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 $3,100 and an average price per square feet of $6.82. There are a total of 36 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 $3,495 and an average price per square feet of $4.87. There are a total of 53 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 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% 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 $2,716/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.