Monthly Rent Report
Harlem Rent Report — August 2021
Asking rents in ZIP 10026, New York City, from 123 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Harlem was $2,000 in August 2021, up 5.3% (+$100) from July 2021. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,000 and $2,000. That puts Harlem $140 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $1,860. The month's figures are based on 123 listings across 12 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2021 | Vs. Year Ago | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,135 | +$235 (+12.4%) | — | $1,875 – $2,754 | 8 |
| Studio | $1,995 | +$95 (+5.0%) | — | $1,813 – $2,500 | 14 |
| 1BR | $2,000 | +$100 (+5.3%) | — | $2,000 – $2,000 | 1 |
| 1BR | $2,556 | +$656 (+34.5%) | — | $2,224 – $2,775 | 22 |
| 2BR | $2,900 | −$99 (-3.3%) | — | $2,700 – $3,664 | 13 |
| 2BR | $2,863 | −$136 (-4.6%) | — | $2,683 – $3,437 | 36 |
| 3BR | $4,225 | +$1,225 (+40.8%) | — | $3,825 – $4,352 | 4 |
| 3BR | $3,753 | +$753 (+25.1%) | — | $3,225 – $4,352 | 12 |
| 4BR | $4,199 | −$1 (-0.0%) | — | $4,100 – $4,300 | 3 |
| 4BR | $3,900 | −$300 (-7.1%) | — | $3,775 – $4,100 | 7 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2021. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Harlem vs. New York City — August 2021
| Bedrooms | Harlem Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,135 | $1,749 | +$386 (+22.1%) |
| Studio | $1,995 | $1,749 | +$246 (+14.1%) |
| 1BR | $2,000 | $1,860 | +$140 (+7.5%) |
| 1BR | $2,556 | $1,860 | +$696 (+37.4%) |
| 2BR | $2,900 | $2,275 | +$625 (+27.5%) |
| 2BR | $2,863 | $2,275 | +$588 (+25.8%) |
| 3BR | $4,225 | $2,648 | +$1,578 (+59.6%) |
| 3BR | $3,753 | $2,648 | +$1,106 (+41.8%) |
| 4BR | $4,199 | $3,350 | +$849 (+25.3%) |
| 4BR | $3,900 | $3,350 | +$550 (+16.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in August 2021.