Asking rents in ZIP 10026, New York City, from 30 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Harlem was $3,645 in February 2026, down 12.7% (−$530) from January 2026 and up 38.4% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,220 and $4,130. That puts Harlem $745 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,900. The month's figures are based on 30 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. January 2026 | Vs. February 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,847 | −$103 (-3.5%) | +$227 (+8.6%) | $2,696 – $2,999 | 6 |
| 1BR | $3,645 | −$530 (-12.7%) | +$1,011 (+38.4%) | $3,220 – $4,130 | 6 |
| 2BR | $4,995 | −$700 (-12.3%) | +$1,200 (+31.6%) | $3,498 – $5,645 | 11 |
| 3BR | $6,795 | −$1,077 (-13.7%) | +$800 (+13.3%) | $4,325 – $11,245 | 7 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in February 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
| Bedrooms | Harlem Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,847 | $2,700 | +$147 (+5.4%) |
| 1BR | $3,645 | $2,900 | +$745 (+25.7%) |
| 2BR | $4,995 | $3,393 | +$1,603 (+47.2%) |
| 3BR | $6,795 | $3,739 | +$3,057 (+81.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 166 New York City zip codes with listings in February 2026.