Monthly Rent Report
Harlem Rent Report — May 2021
Asking rents in ZIP 10039, New York City, from 44 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Harlem was $1,875 in May 2021, up 4.2% (+$75) from April 2021. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $1,700 and $1,963. That puts Harlem $55 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $1,820. The month's figures are based on 44 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2021 | Vs. Year Ago | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,595 | +$395 (+32.9%) | — | $1,573 – $1,795 | 3 |
| Studio | $1,595 | +$395 (+32.9%) | — | $1,573 – $1,795 | 3 |
| 1BR | $1,875 | +$75 (+4.2%) | — | $1,700 – $1,963 | 12 |
| 1BR | $1,500 | −$300 (-16.7%) | — | $1,500 – $1,500 | 1 |
| 2BR | $1,700 | −$200 (-10.5%) | — | $1,700 – $1,700 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,086 | +$186 (+9.8%) | — | $2,000 – $2,250 | 13 |
| 3BR | $2,200 | −$50 (-2.2%) | — | $2,175 – $2,300 | 7 |
| 3BR | $2,123 | −$127 (-5.7%) | — | $2,059 – $2,186 | 2 |
| 4BR | $2,200 | — | — | $2,200 – $2,200 | 1 |
| 4BR | $2,575 | — | — | $2,575 – $2,575 | 1 |
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 | $1,595 | $1,661 | −$66 (-4.0%) |
| Studio | $1,595 | $1,661 | −$66 (-4.0%) |
| 1BR | $1,875 | $1,820 | +$55 (+3.0%) |
| 1BR | $1,500 | $1,820 | −$320 (-17.6%) |
| 2BR | $1,700 | $2,200 | −$500 (-22.7%) |
| 2BR | $2,086 | $2,200 | −$114 (-5.2%) |
| 3BR | $2,200 | $2,550 | −$350 (-13.7%) |
| 3BR | $2,123 | $2,550 | −$427 (-16.8%) |
| 4BR | $2,200 | $3,400 | −$1,200 (-35.3%) |
| 4BR | $2,575 | $3,400 | −$825 (-24.3%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 162 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2021.