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 $2,795 for a studio rental to $5,250 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,900, or roughly $77 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $785 (-21.93%) year-over-year from $3,580 to $2,795. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $409 (-11.30%) year-over-year from $3,617 to $3,208. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $447 (10.98%) year-over-year from $4,065 to $4,512. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $498 (11.37%) year-over-year from $4,375 to $4,873. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $52 (1.04%) year-over-year from $4,948 to $5,000. 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 11.60% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.97% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.10% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.31% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.96% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio $86.84 $2,795 $3,580 (-21.93%) $2,483 (12.55%)
1 BR $78.33 $3,208 $3,617 (-11.30%) $2,867 (11.91%)
2 BR $63.08 $4,512 $4,065 (10.98%) $3,298 (36.78%)
3 BR $61.40 $4,873 $4,375 (11.37%) $3,782 (28.85%)
4+ BR $63.00 $5,000 $4,948 (1.04%) $4,566 (9.51%)

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 $3,107 per month. A total of 19 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waterbury, CT, with an average rent of $1,600, 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 $11,000 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 28.44% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.85% more expensive. Two bedrooms in West Harlem, New York, NY are about 25.58% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 13.68% 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
Newark, NJ $1,599 $1,730 $2,200 $2,275
Yonkers, NY $1,845 $2,200 $2,500 $2,650
Hackensack, NJ N/A $2,300 $2,850 $2,650
Jersey City, NJ $2,597 $2,350 $2,550 $2,775
Fort Lee, NJ $1,823 $2,700 $3,250 $3,050
Palisades Park, NJ $2,050 $2,125 $2,750 $3,107
New Rochelle, NY $2,391 $2,654 $3,148 $3,138
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,995 $2,150 $3,200 $3,200
Edgewater, NJ $2,455 $2,700 $4,425 $3,850
New York, NY $3,800 $4,692 $6,225 $4,932

Top Neighborhoods Near West Harlem

There are a total of 71 neighborhoods in or near West Harlem. Some of these neighborhoods include Jackson Heights, Inwood, and Washington Heights. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 71 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 $4,690 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,690. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than West Harlem's average rent, which is only $3,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near West Harlem, Brooklawn - St. Vincent has the most affordable average rent at $2,000 per month. Whereas, at $8,400 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 $2,413 $2,487 $3,250 $2,525
Inwood, New York, NY $3,225 $2,500 $3,850 $3,125
Washington Heights, New York, NY $2,989 $2,900 $3,370 $3,200
Astoria, New York, NY $2,700 $3,200 $4,000 $3,441
Mott Haven, New York, NY $2,550 $3,227 $3,718 $3,620
Harlem, New York, NY $2,983 $3,392 $3,895 $3,950
East Harlem, New York, NY $3,278 $3,625 $3,695 $3,995
Central Harlem, New York, NY $2,525 $3,200 $4,500 $4,000
Long Island City, New York, NY $3,639 $4,470 $6,342 $4,500
NoHo, New York, NY $4,650 $5,650 $9,500 $4,650
Murray Hill, New York, NY $3,800 $4,750 $7,396 $4,695
Upper East Side, New York, NY $3,400 $4,500 $5,898 $4,700
Roosevelt Island, New York, NY $3,765 $4,200 $5,300 $4,800
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY $3,700 $4,500 $6,450 $4,800
Upper West Side, New York, NY $3,550 $4,800 $7,495 $5,218
Midtown South, New York, NY $3,898 $5,450 $6,969 $5,263
Midtown, New York, NY $3,928 $5,053 $7,450 $5,349
Greenpoint, New York, NY $3,690 $4,642 $7,000 $5,350
Kips Bay, New York, NY $3,975 $4,515 $5,900 $5,387
Hudson Yards, New York, NY $4,150 $5,595 $8,141 $5,600
Midtown East, New York, NY $3,825 $5,250 $6,820 $5,650
East Village, New York, NY $3,900 $4,295 $6,295 $5,695
Greenwich Village, New York, NY $4,600 $6,300 $8,250 $5,779
West Village, New York, NY $4,295 $5,800 $7,495 $5,934
Bowery, New York, NY $3,550 $3,799 $6,495 $5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY $4,350 $6,076 $9,569 $6,020
NoMad, New York, NY $4,459 $5,703 $8,092 $6,325
Flatiron District, New York, NY $5,100 $6,653 $10,500 $6,385
Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village, New York, NY $4,926 $6,256 $6,445 $6,740
Gramercy Park, New York, NY $4,095 $5,750 $6,400 $6,995

Top Counties Near West Harlem

There are a total of 34 counties located by West Harlem, New York, NY. Some of these counties include Yonkers, NY, Hackensack, NJ, and Jersey City, NJ. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,323. That's roughly around $39 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 $5,400, 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 27.55% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in West Harlem, New York, NY is 19.24% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in West Harlem, New York, NY is 25.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Yonkers, NY $1,845 $2,200 $2,500 $2,650
Hackensack, NJ N/A $2,300 $2,850 $2,650
Jersey City, NJ $2,597 $2,350 $2,550 $2,775
Fort Lee, NJ $1,823 $2,700 $3,250 $3,050
Palisades Park, NJ $2,050 $2,125 $2,750 $3,107
New Rochelle, NY $2,391 $2,654 $3,148 $3,138
Cliffside Park, NJ $1,995 $2,150 $3,200 $3,200
Bronx, New York, NY $2,537 $2,800 $3,620 $3,350
Edgewater, NJ $2,455 $2,700 $4,425 $3,850
Manhattan, New York, NY $3,922 $5,100 $6,800 $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 $4,923. A total of 9 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 $2,625 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $8,295 per month is 10013, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,682. 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 $4,560 per month. Or in other words, $85 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,427 per month. Which comes out to $84 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 $2,750 $3,200 $4,400 $4,150
10031, New York, NY $2,663 $2,950 $3,550 $3,000
10026, New York, NY $4,598 $3,576 $4,648 $4,725
10025, New York, NY $3,375 $4,388 $6,278 $4,692
10024, New York, NY $3,550 $4,900 $7,300 $4,895
10032, New York, NY $3,092 $3,098 $3,625 $3,400
10029, New York, NY $3,800 $3,600 $3,695 $3,995
10035, New York, NY $2,895 $3,175 $3,398 $3,255
10128, New York, NY $3,650 $4,350 $6,150 $4,600
10028, New York, NY $2,995 $4,000 $4,250 $4,000

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 $3,900. 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 $2,795 and an average price per square feet of $86.84. There are a total of 79 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 $3,204 and an average price per square feet of $78.33. There are a total of 188 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 $4,300 and an average price per square feet of $63.08. There are a total of 134 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 -0.22%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11% 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 $3,120/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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