Monthly Rent Report
Harlem Rent Report — May 2021
Asking rents in ZIP 10037, New York City, from 87 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Harlem was $1,814 in May 2021, down 6.7% (−$130) from April 2021. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,764 and $1,816. That puts Harlem in line with the New York City citywide 1BR median of $1,820. The month's figures are based on 87 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2021 | Vs. Year Ago | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,675 | +$208 (+14.1%) | — | $1,587 – $1,748 | 15 |
| Studio | $1,479 | +$12 (+0.8%) | — | $1,458 – $1,511 | 3 |
| 1BR | $1,814 | −$130 (-6.7%) | — | $1,764 – $1,816 | 3 |
| 1BR | $1,945 | +$1 (+0.0%) | — | $1,799 – $2,036 | 14 |
| 2BR | $2,250 | −$193 (-7.9%) | — | $2,184 – $2,650 | 20 |
| 2BR | $2,250 | −$193 (-7.9%) | — | $2,184 – $2,650 | 20 |
| 3BR | $2,650 | +$550 (+26.2%) | — | $2,427 – $2,750 | 7 |
| 3BR | $4,031 | +$1,931 (+92.0%) | — | $4,031 – $4,031 | 1 |
| 4BR | $4,206 | — | — | $4,206 – $4,206 | 2 |
| 4BR | $4,206 | — | — | $4,206 – $4,206 | 2 |
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 | $1,675 | $1,661 | +$14 (+0.9%) |
| Studio | $1,479 | $1,661 | −$182 (-10.9%) |
| 1BR | $1,814 | $1,820 | −$6 (-0.3%) |
| 1BR | $1,945 | $1,820 | +$125 (+6.9%) |
| 2BR | $2,250 | $2,200 | +$50 (+2.3%) |
| 2BR | $2,250 | $2,200 | +$50 (+2.3%) |
| 3BR | $2,650 | $2,550 | +$100 (+3.9%) |
| 3BR | $4,031 | $2,550 | +$1,481 (+58.1%) |
| 4BR | $4,206 | $3,400 | +$806 (+23.7%) |
| 4BR | $4,206 | $3,400 | +$806 (+23.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 162 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2021.