Asking rents in ZIP 10029, New York City, from 35 listings.
Median 1BR rent in East Harlem was $3,448 in January 2026, up 9.1% (+$288) from December 2025 and up 25.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,038 and $4,513. That puts East Harlem $663 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 35 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,123 | +$128 (+4.3%) | +$273 (+9.6%) | $2,995 – $3,588 | 6 |
| 1BR | $3,448 | +$288 (+9.1%) | +$698 (+25.4%) | $3,038 – $4,513 | 12 |
| 2BR | $4,850 | +$1,490 (+44.3%) | −$6,350 (-56.7%) | $4,850 – $4,850 | 1 |
| 3BR | $4,455 | +$260 (+6.2%) | +$537 (+13.7%) | $3,853 – $6,670 | 12 |
| 4BR | $4,800 | −$3,299 (-40.7%) | −$325 (-6.3%) | $4,800 – $4,800 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | East Harlem Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,123 | $2,625 | +$498 (+19.0%) |
| 1BR | $3,448 | $2,785 | +$663 (+23.8%) |
| 2BR | $4,850 | $3,250 | +$1,600 (+49.2%) |
| 3BR | $4,455 | $3,700 | +$755 (+20.4%) |
| 4BR | $4,800 | $4,111 | +$689 (+16.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.