Average Rent in West Harlem, New York, NY

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Current Versus Historical West Harlem, New York, NY Rents

West Harlem rentals average $2,750 for a studio rental to $6,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,000, or roughly $66 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $275 (-9.09%) year-over-year from $3,025 to $2,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $228 (-6.64%) year-over-year from $3,428 to $3,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $518 (12.80%) year-over-year from $4,050 to $4,568. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $558 (13.40%) year-over-year from $4,167 to $4,725. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,267 (26.76%) year-over-year from $4,733 to $6,000. 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 0.81% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.04% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.20% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.98% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$86.84	$2,750	$3,025 (-9.09%)	$2,497 (10.15%)
1 BR	$66.57	$3,200	$3,428 (-6.64%)	$2,709 (18.12%)
2 BR	$61.54	$4,568	$4,050 (12.80%)	$3,400 (34.35%)
3 BR	$58.80	$4,725	$4,167 (13.40%)	$3,699 (27.74%)
4+ BR	$72.00	$6,000	$4,733 (26.76%)	$4,203 (42.76%)

Historical Rents in West Harlem, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near West Harlem

There are a total of 31 cities nearby West Harlem. The average rent in West Harlem is currently $3,000 per month. A total of 26 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waterbury, CT, with an average rent of $1,650, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near West Harlem, New York, NY is Fire Island, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $8,450 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 18.18% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.13% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West Harlem, New York, NY are about 29.95% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 22.34% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 31 total cities near West Harlem, New York, NY in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Kearny, NJ	$25	$1,773	$2,225	$2,200
Lodi, NJ	$1,700	$1,900	$2,400	$2,375
Garfield, NJ	$28,075	$1,800	$2,200	$2,425
Englewood, NJ	$1,809	$2,313	$2,750	$2,468
Hackensack, NJ	$2,452	$2,670	$3,308	$2,846
Cliffside Park, NJ	$1,800	$2,050	$2,700	$2,995
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,450	$1,825	$2,900	$3,300
Fort Lee, NJ	$2,622	$4,082	$3,625	$3,661
Edgewater, NJ	$2,675	$2,700	$4,188	$3,800
Jersey City, NJ	$3,916	$5,024	$6,621	$4,676

Top Neighborhoods Near West Harlem

There are a total of 79 neighborhoods in or near West Harlem. Some of these neighborhoods include Jackson Heights, Inwood, and Mott Haven. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 79 total neighborhoods in or near West Harlem, New York, NY in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near West Harlem, New York, NY is currently around $4,592 per month. A total of 34 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West Harlem's average rent, which is only $4,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Harlem, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $1,890 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 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	$2,795	$2,888	$3,700	$2,900
Mott Haven, New York, NY	$2,859	$3,257	$3,967	$3,280
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,925	$4,157	$3,384
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$2,645	$2,820	$3,438	$3,450
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,438	$4,400	$3,678
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,950	$3,250	$3,995	$3,975
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,338	$3,802	$3,495	$3,995
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,459	$6,573	$4,550
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,395	$5,225	$12,000	$4,600
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,703	$4,600	$7,295	$4,600
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,164	$6,005	$4,645
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,775	$5,329	$7,600	$4,950
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,684	$6,000	$5,000
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,045	$4,905	$7,550	$5,100
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,350	$8,100	$5,195
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,874	$7,785	$5,237
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,050	$7,600	$5,300
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,995	$5,100	$6,254	$5,486
West Village, New York, NY	$5,100	$5,495	$6,950	$5,500
Midtown South, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,400	$6,950	$5,500
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,480	$5,100	$7,995	$5,542
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$5,250	$5,724	$7,111	$5,892
East Village, New York, NY	$4,025	$4,750	$5,995	$5,950
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,522	$6,095	$9,250	$5,995
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,495	$5,999	$7,498	$6,140
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,500	$6,600	$8,900	$6,225
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,750	$7,150	$10,762	$6,300
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,400	$10,900	$6,995
Bowery, New York, NY	$3,600	$3,899	$8,895	$7,595

Top Counties Near West Harlem

There are a total of 40 counties located by West Harlem, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Englewood, NJ, North Bergen, NJ, and Hackensack, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,300. That's roughly around $40 per sqft. A total of 35 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bridgeport, CT. Its average rent per month is $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,400, Manhattan, New York, NY is the most expensive county by West Harlem, New York, NY.

Typically, rent for studios in West Harlem, New York, NY is 15.53% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Harlem, New York, NY is 19.57% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Harlem, New York, NY is 26.32% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Englewood, NJ	$1,809	$2,313	$2,750	$2,468
North Bergen, NJ	$2,085	$2,300	$2,888	$2,825
Hackensack, NJ	$2,452	$2,670	$3,308	$2,846
Cliffside Park, NJ	$1,800	$2,050	$2,700	$2,995
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,425	$3,257	$3,557	$3,257
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,450	$1,825	$2,900	$3,300
Teaneck, NJ	$2,350	$2,831	$3,578	$3,338
Fort Lee, NJ	$2,622	$4,082	$3,625	$3,661
Edgewater, NJ	$2,675	$2,700	$4,188	$3,800
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,225	$7,155	$5,400

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 $4,950. 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 10701, Yonkers, NY at $2,750 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,750 per month is 10069, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,700. That's at least $94 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 $4,650 per month. Or in other words, $90 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,558 per month. Which comes out to $88 per sqft. The following table 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	$2,821	$3,495	$4,988	$4,670
10031, New York, NY	$2,700	$3,000	$3,900	$3,250
10026, New York, NY	$3,095	$3,350	$4,650	$4,295
10025, New York, NY	$3,295	$4,895	$5,495	$5,150
10024, New York, NY	$3,353	$4,595	$8,875	$5,000
10032, New York, NY	$2,445	$2,842	$3,500	$3,500
10029, New York, NY	$3,500	$3,762	$3,495	$4,000
10035, New York, NY	$3,245	$3,218	$3,400	$3,360
10128, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,480	$6,577	$4,870
10028, New York, NY	$3,200	$5,750	$7,400	$4,225

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 $4,000. 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 $2,750 and an average price per square feet of $86.84. There are a total of 57 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 $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $66.57. There are a total of 118 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 $4,568 and an average price per square feet of $61.54. There are a total of 166 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 -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% 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 $3,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.