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 $6,150 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,775, or roughly $70 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $290 (-9.54%) year-over-year from $3,040 to $2,750. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $248 (-7.64%) year-over-year from $3,248 to $3,000. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $197 (5.18%) year-over-year from $3,798 to $3,995. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $283 (6.64%) year-over-year from $4,267 to $4,550. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,433 (29.76%) year-over-year from $4,817 to $6,250. 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 1.08% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.74% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.83% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.69% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.97% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$86.84	$2,750	$3,040 (-9.54%)	$2,548 (7.91%)
1 BR	$83.25	$3,000	$3,248 (-7.64%)	$2,859 (4.93%)
2 BR	$61.54	$3,995	$3,798 (5.18%)	$3,400 (17.50%)
3 BR	$58.80	$4,550	$4,267 (6.64%)	$3,851 (18.15%)
4+ BR	$62.08	$6,250	$4,817 (29.76%)	$4,303 (45.25%)

Historical Rents in West Harlem, New York, NY

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Top Cities Near West Harlem

There are a total of 25 cities nearby West Harlem. The average rent in West Harlem is currently $2,979 per month. A total of 21 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 West Harlem, New York, NY is Fire Island, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $8,400 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 25.45% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 25.00% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West Harlem, New York, NY are about 24.81% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 28.57% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 25 total cities near West Harlem, New York, NY in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Paterson, NJ	$1,300	$1,575	$2,100	$2,200
Hackensack, NJ	$1,550	$1,925	$2,500	$2,250
Jersey City, NJ	$3,220	$2,836	$2,200	$2,400
Garfield, NJ	N/A	$1,800	$2,300	$2,500
Yonkers, NY	$2,050	$2,400	$2,600	$2,700
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,250	$3,350	$2,925
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,675	$2,325	$3,325	$3,200
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,650	$1,800	$2,500	$3,300
New Rochelle, NY	$2,895	$2,883	$3,750	$3,550
New York, NY	$3,875	$4,700	$6,250	$4,896

Top Neighborhoods Near West Harlem

There are a total of 68 neighborhoods in or near West Harlem. Some of these neighborhoods include Jackson Heights, Inwood, and Riverdale. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 68 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 $4,620 per month. A total of 21 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,620. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West Harlem's average rent, which is only $3,775. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Harlem, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,100 average rent per month, Two Bridges 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	$2,000	$2,500	$3,075	$2,550
Inwood, New York, NY	$2,800	$2,950	$3,700	$3,025
Riverdale, New York, NY	$2,075	$2,900	$3,573	$3,395
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,675	$3,050	$4,000	$3,500
Washington Heights, New York, NY	$2,595	$2,879	$3,500	$3,500
Astoria, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,419	$4,500	$3,753
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,250	$3,695	$3,779
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,500	$3,495	$3,995
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,690	$4,516	$6,692	$4,559
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,690	$4,600	$6,925	$4,615
NoHo, New York, NY	$4,500	$4,600	$12,500	$4,625
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,250	$7,734	$4,800
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,895	$4,905	$7,850	$4,970
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,720	$4,691	$6,473	$4,995
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,500	$8,200	$5,000
Midtown South, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,008	$7,000	$5,100
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$5,000	$7,350	$5,295
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,200	$7,350	$5,350
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,801	$4,650	$5,950	$5,405
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY	$3,438	$4,000	$5,689	$5,552
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,370	$5,615	$8,000	$5,650
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY	$5,250	$5,580	$6,320	$5,817
Bowery, New York, NY	$3,300	$6,158	$6,250	$5,868
East Village, New York, NY	$3,795	$4,295	$5,995	$5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,463	$6,285	$10,025	$6,167
West Village, New York, NY	$4,850	$5,775	$6,998	$6,200
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$5,100	$6,300	$9,995	$6,300
Flatiron District, New York, NY	$4,750	$6,600	$8,900	$6,438
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,495	$5,952	$8,309	$6,500
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,595	$6,800	$6,500	$7,041

Top Counties Near West Harlem

There are a total of 34 counties located by West Harlem, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Hackensack, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, and Garfield, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,225. That's roughly around $38 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 $2,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $5,425, 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 24.09% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Harlem, New York, NY is 19.77% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Harlem, New York, NY is 17.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hackensack, NJ	$1,550	$1,925	$2,500	$2,250
Jersey City, NJ	$3,220	$2,836	$2,200	$2,400
Garfield, NJ	N/A	$1,800	$2,300	$2,500
Yonkers, NY	$2,050	$2,400	$2,600	$2,700
Cliffside Park, NJ	N/A	$2,250	$3,350	$2,925
Fort Lee, NJ	$1,675	$2,325	$3,325	$3,200
Bronx, New York, NY	$2,462	$2,800	$3,400	$3,200
Palisades Park, NJ	$1,650	$1,800	$2,500	$3,300
New Rochelle, NY	$2,895	$2,883	$3,750	$3,550
Manhattan, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,200	$7,195	$5,425

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 $4,995. A total of 6 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 $2,690 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 $3,680. That's at least $92 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 $4,516 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 $86 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	$2,950	$3,300	$4,534	$4,500
10031, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,000	$3,942	$3,200
10026, New York, NY	$3,195	$3,250	$4,100	$4,373
10025, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,300	$5,150	$4,995
10024, New York, NY	$3,411	$4,750	$8,800	$5,350
10032, New York, NY	$2,100	$2,900	$3,500	$3,500
10029, New York, NY	$3,900	$3,400	$3,495	$3,995
10035, New York, NY	$2,975	$3,278	$3,263	$3,298
10128, New York, NY	$3,521	$4,200	$6,585	$4,600
10028, New York, NY	$3,295	$4,200	$11,950	$4,188

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 $3,775. 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 65 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 $83.25. There are a total of 155 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 $4,000 and an average price per square feet of $61.54. There are a total of 120 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 -0.10%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.08%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% 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 $3,020/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.