Monthly Rent Report
Harlem Rent Report — December 2025
Asking rents in ZIP 10039, New York City, from 53 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Harlem was $2,995 in December 2025, down 9.2% (−$305) from November 2025 and up 15.2% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,200 and $3,295. That puts Harlem $603 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,393. The month's figures are based on 53 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. November 2025 | Vs. December 2024 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,200 | −$537 (-19.6%) | −$900 (-29.0%) | $2,200 – $2,600 | 9 |
| 1BR | $2,995 | −$305 (-9.2%) | +$396 (+15.2%) | $2,200 – $3,295 | 13 |
| 2BR | $3,500 | +$500 (+16.7%) | +$950 (+37.3%) | $2,650 – $4,075 | 27 |
| 3BR | $2,795 | +$70 (+2.6%) | −$230 (-7.6%) | $2,721 – $2,795 | 4 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in December 2025. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Harlem vs. New York City — December 2025
| Bedrooms | Harlem Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,200 | $2,567 | −$367 (-14.3%) |
| 1BR | $2,995 | $2,393 | +$603 (+25.2%) |
| 2BR | $3,500 | $3,100 | +$400 (+12.9%) |
| 3BR | $2,795 | $3,600 | −$805 (-22.4%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 174 New York City zip codes with listings in December 2025.