Monthly Rent Report
East Harlem Rent Report — December 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10029, New York City, from 222 listings.
Median 1BR rent in East Harlem was $3,160 in December 2025, up 5.3% (+$160) from November 2025 and down 39.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,743 and $3,650. That puts East Harlem $768 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,393. The month's figures are based on 222 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,995 | −$1,635 (-35.3%) | −$1,370 (-31.4%) | $2,550 – $3,748 | 35 |
| 1BR | $3,160 | +$160 (+5.3%) | −$2,090 (-39.8%) | $2,743 – $3,650 | 78 |
| 2BR | $3,360 | −$5,034 (-60.0%) | +$365 (+12.2%) | $2,962 – $3,777 | 74 |
| 3BR | $4,195 | +$645 (+18.2%) | +$696 (+19.9%) | $3,400 – $5,100 | 29 |
| 4BR | $8,100 | +$4,205 (+107.9%) | +$4,600 (+131.4%) | $5,600 – $8,200 | 6 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
East Harlem vs. New York City — December 2025
| Bedrooms | East Harlem Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,995 | $2,567 | +$428 (+16.7%) |
| 1BR | $3,160 | $2,393 | +$768 (+32.1%) |
| 2BR | $3,360 | $3,100 | +$260 (+8.4%) |
| 3BR | $4,195 | $3,600 | +$595 (+16.5%) |
| 4BR | $8,100 | $4,550 | +$3,550 (+78.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2025.