Monthly Rent Report
East Harlem Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10035, New York City, from 69 listings.
Median 1BR rent in East Harlem was $3,457 in January 2026, up 8.2% (+$262) from December 2025 and up 35.6% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,094 and $3,993. That puts East Harlem $672 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 69 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,008 | +$238 (+8.6%) | +$1,258 (+71.9%) | $2,793 – $3,238 | 14 |
| 1BR | $3,457 | +$262 (+8.2%) | +$907 (+35.6%) | $3,094 – $3,993 | 40 |
| 2BR | $3,800 | +$375 (+10.9%) | +$43 (+1.1%) | $3,450 – $5,036 | 12 |
| 3BR | $4,358 | +$593 (+15.7%) | +$52 (+1.2%) | $4,061 – $4,654 | 2 |
| 4BR | $4,075 | $0 (0.0%) | −$1,270 (-23.8%) | $4,075 – $4,075 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
East Harlem vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | East Harlem Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,008 | $2,625 | +$383 (+14.6%) |
| 1BR | $3,457 | $2,785 | +$672 (+24.1%) |
| 2BR | $3,800 | $3,250 | +$550 (+16.9%) |
| 3BR | $4,358 | $3,700 | +$658 (+17.8%) |
| 4BR | $4,075 | $4,111 | −$36 (-0.9%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.