Monthly Rent Report
Harlem Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10030, New York City, from 26 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Harlem was $1,725 in May 2025, down 38.4% (−$1,075) from April 2025 and down 23.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,300 and $2,263. That puts Harlem $1,116 below the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,841. The month's figures are based on 26 listings across 8 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,100 | −$80 (-3.7%) | +$150 (+7.7%) | $2,038 – $2,950 | 5 |
| 1BR | $1,725 | −$1,075 (-38.4%) | −$525 (-23.3%) | $1,300 – $2,263 | 6 |
| 1BR | $2,500 | −$300 (-10.7%) | +$250 (+11.1%) | $2,500 – $2,500 | 5 |
| 2BR | $4,450 | +$1,750 (+64.8%) | +$1,400 (+45.9%) | $4,450 – $4,450 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,945 | +$245 (+9.1%) | −$105 (-3.4%) | $2,698 – $2,998 | 3 |
| 3BR | $3,725 | −$475 (-11.3%) | +$125 (+3.5%) | $3,588 – $3,863 | 2 |
| 3BR | $3,500 | −$700 (-16.7%) | −$100 (-2.8%) | $3,400 – $3,738 | 3 |
| 4BR | $6,500 | +$2,650 (+68.8%) | +$2,750 (+73.3%) | $6,500 – $6,500 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in May 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Harlem vs. New York City — May 2025
| Bedrooms | Harlem Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,100 | $2,799 | −$699 (-25.0%) |
| 1BR | $1,725 | $2,841 | −$1,116 (-39.3%) |
| 1BR | $2,500 | $2,841 | −$341 (-12.0%) |
| 2BR | $4,450 | $3,263 | +$1,188 (+36.4%) |
| 2BR | $2,945 | $3,263 | −$317 (-9.7%) |
| 3BR | $3,725 | $3,777 | −$52 (-1.4%) |
| 3BR | $3,500 | $3,777 | −$277 (-7.3%) |
| 4BR | $6,500 | $4,345 | +$2,155 (+49.6%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2025.