Monthly Rent Report
Harlem Rent Report — January 2026
Asking rents in ZIP 10039, New York City, from 10 listings.
Median 1BR rent in Harlem was $3,300 in January 2026, up 10.2% (+$305) from December 2025 and up 10.0% year-over-year. The middle half of 1BR listings asked between $2,150 and $3,300. That puts Harlem $515 above the New York City citywide 1BR median of $2,785. The month's figures are based on 10 listings across 4 bedroom categories.
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedrooms | Median | Vs. December 2025 | Vs. January 2025 | P25–P75 Range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,248 | +$48 (+2.2%) | +$375 (+20.0%) | $2,224 – $2,271 | 2 |
| 1BR | $3,300 | +$305 (+10.2%) | +$300 (+10.0%) | $2,150 – $3,300 | 5 |
| 2BR | $3,425 | −$75 (-2.1%) | +$745 (+27.8%) | $3,038 – $3,813 | 2 |
| 3BR | $3,225 | +$430 (+15.4%) | +$200 (+6.6%) | $3,225 – $3,225 | 1 |
Median, P25, and P75 are asking rents from listings posted in January 2026. Changes compare against the nearest prior month with data.
Harlem vs. New York City — January 2026
| Bedrooms | Harlem Median | NYC Citywide Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,248 | $2,625 | −$377 (-14.4%) |
| 1BR | $3,300 | $2,785 | +$515 (+18.5%) |
| 2BR | $3,425 | $3,250 | +$175 (+5.4%) |
| 3BR | $3,225 | $3,700 | −$475 (-12.8%) |
Citywide figure is the median of zip-level medians across 176 New York City zip codes with listings in January 2026.