Monthly Rent Report
Harlem Rent Report — September 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10039, New York City, from 75 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Harlem was $3,350 in September 2025, flat versus August 2025 and up 3.9% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,828 and $3,475. That puts Harlem $568 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,782. The month's figures are based on 75 listings across 8 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. August 2025 | Vs. September 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,500 | −$187 (-7.0%) | +$705 (+39.3%) | $2,450 – $2,981 | 6 |
| Studio | $2,450 | −$237 (-8.8%) | +$655 (+36.5%) | $2,250 – $2,625 | 4 |
| 1BR | $3,350 | $0 (0.0%) | +$125 (+3.9%) | $2,828 – $3,475 | 16 |
| 1BR | $3,075 | −$275 (-8.2%) | −$150 (-4.7%) | $2,770 – $3,388 | 10 |
| 2BR | $3,548 | +$448 (+14.4%) | +$998 (+39.1%) | $2,890 – $4,121 | 20 |
| 2BR | $3,595 | +$495 (+16.0%) | +$1,045 (+41.0%) | $2,900 – $3,813 | 16 |
| 3BR | $3,850 | +$650 (+20.3%) | +$825 (+27.3%) | $3,525 – $4,175 | 2 |
| 3BR | $3,200 | $0 (0.0%) | +$175 (+5.8%) | $3,200 – $3,200 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in September 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Harlem vs. New York City — September 2025
| Bedrooms | Harlem Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,500 | $2,825 | −$325 (-11.5%) |
| Studio | $2,450 | $2,825 | −$375 (-13.3%) |
| 1BR | $3,350 | $2,782 | +$568 (+20.4%) |
| 1BR | $3,075 | $2,782 | +$293 (+10.5%) |
| 2BR | $3,548 | $3,300 | +$248 (+7.5%) |
| 2BR | $3,595 | $3,300 | +$295 (+8.9%) |
| 3BR | $3,850 | $3,794 | +$56 (+1.5%) |
| 3BR | $3,200 | $3,794 | −$594 (-15.7%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 175 New York City zip codes with listings in September 2025.