Monthly Rent Report
Harlem Rent Report — May 2021
Asking rents in ZIP 10026, New York City, from 309 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Harlem was $2,445 in May 2021, up 4.2% (+$98) from April 2021. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,175 and $2,588. That puts Harlem $625 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $1,820. The month's figures are based on 309 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2021 | Vs. Year Ago | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,895 | −$120 (-6.0%) | — | $1,625 – $1,988 | 19 |
| Studio | $1,855 | −$160 (-7.9%) | — | $1,650 – $1,975 | 21 |
| 1BR | $2,445 | +$98 (+4.2%) | — | $2,175 – $2,588 | 54 |
| 1BR | $2,445 | +$98 (+4.2%) | — | $2,150 – $2,550 | 53 |
| 2BR | $2,898 | +$951 (+48.8%) | — | $2,411 – $3,480 | 58 |
| 2BR | $2,898 | +$951 (+48.8%) | — | $2,411 – $3,480 | 58 |
| 3BR | $3,000 | −$495 (-14.2%) | — | $2,700 – $3,800 | 17 |
| 3BR | $3,000 | −$495 (-14.2%) | — | $2,700 – $3,800 | 17 |
| 4BR | $4,475 | +$625 (+16.2%) | — | $3,687 – $5,000 | 6 |
| 4BR | $4,475 | +$625 (+16.2%) | — | $3,687 – $5,000 | 6 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2021. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Harlem vs. New York City — May 2021
| Bedrooms | Harlem Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,895 | $1,661 | +$234 (+14.1%) |
| Studio | $1,855 | $1,661 | +$194 (+11.7%) |
| 1BR | $2,445 | $1,820 | +$625 (+34.3%) |
| 1BR | $2,445 | $1,820 | +$625 (+34.3%) |
| 2BR | $2,898 | $2,200 | +$698 (+31.7%) |
| 2BR | $2,898 | $2,200 | +$698 (+31.7%) |
| 3BR | $3,000 | $2,550 | +$450 (+17.6%) |
| 3BR | $3,000 | $2,550 | +$450 (+17.6%) |
| 4BR | $4,475 | $3,400 | +$1,075 (+31.6%) |
| 4BR | $4,475 | $3,400 | +$1,075 (+31.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 162 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2021.