Monthly Rent Report
Harlem Rent Report — May 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10039, New York City, from 30 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Harlem was $3,300 in May 2025, flat versus April 2025 and up 38.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,986 and $3,350. That puts Harlem $459 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,841. The month's figures are based on 30 listings across 10 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. April 2025 | Vs. May 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,400 | — | +$136 (+6.0%) | $2,400 – $2,400 | 1 |
| Studio | $2,400 | — | +$136 (+6.0%) | $2,248 – $2,775 | 3 |
| 1BR | $3,300 | $0 (0.0%) | +$913 (+38.2%) | $2,986 – $3,350 | 3 |
| 1BR | $2,750 | −$550 (-16.7%) | +$363 (+15.2%) | $2,750 – $2,750 | 1 |
| 2BR | $2,466 | −$1,884 (-43.3%) | −$84 (-3.3%) | $2,350 – $4,350 | 12 |
| 2BR | $4,300 | −$50 (-1.1%) | +$1,750 (+68.6%) | $4,050 – $4,400 | 3 |
| 3BR | $4,573 | +$1,548 (+51.2%) | +$1,673 (+57.7%) | $3,734 – $5,411 | 2 |
| 3BR | $3,150 | +$125 (+4.1%) | +$250 (+8.6%) | $3,125 – $3,175 | 2 |
| 4BR | $3,200 | $0 (0.0%) | −$50 (-1.5%) | $3,200 – $3,200 | 2 |
| 4BR | $3,200 | $0 (0.0%) | −$50 (-1.5%) | $3,200 – $3,200 | 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 | $2,400 | $2,799 | −$399 (-14.3%) |
| Studio | $2,400 | $2,799 | −$399 (-14.3%) |
| 1BR | $3,300 | $2,841 | +$459 (+16.2%) |
| 1BR | $2,750 | $2,841 | −$91 (-3.2%) |
| 2BR | $2,466 | $3,263 | −$796 (-24.4%) |
| 2BR | $4,300 | $3,263 | +$1,038 (+31.8%) |
| 3BR | $4,573 | $3,777 | +$796 (+21.1%) |
| 3BR | $3,150 | $3,777 | −$627 (-16.6%) |
| 4BR | $3,200 | $4,345 | −$1,145 (-26.4%) |
| 4BR | $3,200 | $4,345 | −$1,145 (-26.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in May 2025.