Monthly Rent Report
Harlem Rent Report — August 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10039, New York City, from 95 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Harlem was $3,350 in August 2025, up 11.7% (+$350) from July 2025 and down 16.3% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,750 and $3,538. That puts Harlem $650 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,700. The month's figures are based on 95 listings across 8 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. July 2025 | Vs. August 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,688 | — | +$363 (+15.6%) | $2,656 – $2,719 | 2 |
| Studio | $2,688 | — | +$363 (+15.6%) | $2,656 – $2,719 | 2 |
| 1BR | $3,350 | +$350 (+11.7%) | −$650 (-16.3%) | $2,750 – $3,538 | 23 |
| 1BR | $3,350 | +$350 (+11.7%) | −$650 (-16.3%) | $2,750 – $3,538 | 23 |
| 2BR | $3,050 | −$645 (-17.5%) | +$354 (+13.1%) | $2,819 – $4,299 | 18 |
| 2BR | $3,100 | −$595 (-16.1%) | +$404 (+15.0%) | $2,866 – $4,500 | 20 |
| 3BR | $3,200 | +$475 (+17.4%) | −$695 (-17.8%) | $3,200 – $3,850 | 3 |
| 3BR | $3,235 | +$510 (+18.7%) | −$660 (-16.9%) | $3,200 – $3,578 | 4 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in August 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Harlem vs. New York City — August 2025
| Bedrooms | Harlem Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,688 | $2,800 | −$112 (-4.0%) |
| Studio | $2,688 | $2,800 | −$112 (-4.0%) |
| 1BR | $3,350 | $2,700 | +$650 (+24.1%) |
| 1BR | $3,350 | $2,700 | +$650 (+24.1%) |
| 2BR | $3,050 | $3,200 | −$150 (-4.7%) |
| 2BR | $3,100 | $3,200 | −$100 (-3.1%) |
| 3BR | $3,200 | $3,763 | −$562 (-15.0%) |
| 3BR | $3,235 | $3,763 | −$527 (-14.0%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in August 2025.