Monthly Rent Report
Harlem Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10027, New York City, from 70 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Harlem was $3,600 in January 2026, up 9.1% (+$300) from December 2025 and up 18.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $3,568 and $3,738. That puts Harlem $815 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 70 listings across 5 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,300 | +$1,105 (+34.6%) | +$1,878 (+77.5%) | $3,210 – $4,725 | 15 |
| 1BR | $3,600 | +$300 (+9.1%) | +$550 (+18.0%) | $3,568 – $3,738 | 23 |
| 2BR | $4,895 | +$220 (+4.7%) | +$1,745 (+55.4%) | $3,650 – $5,350 | 25 |
| 3BR | $4,125 | −$625 (-13.2%) | +$475 (+13.0%) | $3,900 – $5,996 | 6 |
| 4BR | $4,200 | −$3,700 (-46.8%) | +$100 (+2.4%) | $4,200 – $4,200 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Harlem vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Harlem Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,300 | $2,625 | +$1,675 (+63.8%) |
| 1BR | $3,600 | $2,785 | +$815 (+29.3%) |
| 2BR | $4,895 | $3,250 | +$1,645 (+50.6%) |
| 3BR | $4,125 | $3,700 | +$425 (+11.5%) |
| 4BR | $4,200 | $4,111 | +$89 (+2.2%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.