Asking rents in ZIP 10029, New York City, from 3 listings.
Median 1BR rent in East Harlem was $5,906 in March 2026, up 84.8% (+$2,711) from February 2026 and up 195.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $5,816 and $5,995. That puts East Harlem $2,381 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $3,525. The month's figures are based on 3 listings across 2 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. February 2026 | Vs. March 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,395 | +$1,145 (+35.2%) | +$1,545 (+54.2%) | $4,395 – $4,395 | 1 |
| 1BR | $5,906 | +$2,711 (+84.8%) | +$3,906 (+195.3%) | $5,816 – $5,995 | 2 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in March 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | East Harlem Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,395 | $3,735 | +$660 (+17.7%) |
| 1BR | $5,906 | $3,525 | +$2,381 (+67.5%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 85 New York City zip codes with listings in March 2026.