Asking rents in ZIP 10029, New York City, from 38 listings.
Median 1BR rent in East Harlem was $3,195 in February 2026, down 7.3% (−$252) from January 2026 and up 20.8% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,542 and $4,049. That puts East Harlem $295 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 38 listings across 6 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,250 | +$128 (+4.1%) | −$877 (-21.3%) | $2,595 – $3,900 | 9 |
| 1BR | $3,195 | −$252 (-7.3%) | +$550 (+20.8%) | $2,542 – $4,049 | 24 |
| 2BR | $10,500 | +$5,650 (+116.5%) | +$3,641 (+53.1%) | $10,500 – $10,500 | 1 |
| 3BR | $12,258 | +$7,803 (+175.2%) | +$8,408 (+218.4%) | $12,258 – $12,258 | 1 |
| 4BR | $6,023 | +$1,223 (+25.5%) | +$728 (+13.7%) | $5,036 – $7,009 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | East Harlem Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,250 | $2,700 | +$550 (+20.4%) |
| 1BR | $3,195 | $2,900 | +$295 (+10.2%) |
| 2BR | $10,500 | $3,393 | +$7,108 (+209.5%) |
| 3BR | $12,258 | $3,739 | +$8,520 (+227.9%) |
| 4BR | $6,023 | $4,500 | +$1,523 (+33.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.