Monthly Rent Report
East Harlem Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10029, New York City, from 44 listings.
Median 1BR rent in East Harlem was $5,795 in May 2025, up 1.9% (+$110) from April 2025 and down 4.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,795 and $5,795. That puts East Harlem $2,954 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,841. The month's figures are based on 44 listings across 11 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,833 | −$92 (-3.2%) | −$1,992 (-41.3%) | $2,250 – $3,145 | 8 |
| Studio | $4,330 | +$1,405 (+48.0%) | −$495 (-10.3%) | $4,330 – $4,330 | 1 |
| 1BR | $5,795 | +$110 (+1.9%) | −$300 (-4.9%) | $5,795 – $5,795 | 1 |
| 1BR | $3,035 | −$2,650 (-46.6%) | −$3,060 (-50.2%) | $2,750 – $3,271 | 8 |
| 2BR | $3,945 | +$550 (+16.2%) | +$750 (+23.5%) | $3,920 – $3,970 | 2 |
| 2BR | $3,495 | +$100 (+2.9%) | +$300 (+9.4%) | $3,125 – $3,895 | 15 |
| 3BR | $3,650 | −$349 (-8.7%) | −$345 (-8.6%) | $3,650 – $3,895 | 5 |
| 3BR | $3,200 | −$799 (-20.0%) | −$795 (-19.9%) | $3,200 – $3,200 | 1 |
| 4BR | $5,295 | +$250 (+5.0%) | −$605 (-10.3%) | $5,295 – $5,295 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
East Harlem vs. New York City — May 2025
| Bedrooms | East Harlem Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,833 | $2,799 | +$34 (+1.2%) |
| Studio | $4,330 | $2,799 | +$1,531 (+54.7%) |
| 1BR | $5,795 | $2,841 | +$2,954 (+104.0%) |
| 1BR | $3,035 | $2,841 | +$194 (+6.8%) |
| 2BR | $3,945 | $3,263 | +$683 (+20.9%) |
| 2BR | $3,495 | $3,263 | +$233 (+7.1%) |
| 3BR | $3,650 | $3,777 | −$127 (-3.4%) |
| 3BR | $3,200 | $3,777 | −$577 (-15.3%) |
| 4BR | $5,295 | $4,345 | +$950 (+21.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2025.