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243 W 116th St #5C, New York, NY 10026, USA|Central Harlem
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Property Overview
Located in a vibrant area of Harlem, the residence offers a spacious design with modern amenities and a bright living space. Great for those seeking convenient access to public transportation, local shops, and diverse dining options, it provides an engaging urban lifestyle. Additionally, notable features include large windows that invite ample natural light and a well-maintained building, enhancing overall appeal.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Amenities for 243 W 116th St #5C, Central Harlem
Apartment Amenities
| Hardwood Floor | High Ceiling |
| High Ceilings |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
|---|
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About 243 W 116th St #5C
2 bed Apt Near CENTRAL PARK! * HUGE unit with hardwood floors. Enjoy a great bright, three-window living space featuring a semi-open kitchen. Both bedrooms can fit KING-size beds with additional furniture and have closets. Pets welcome! This unit is Near Central Park, 2/3/C/B Trains, Columbia University, Morningside Park, and all the amazing restaurants Manhattanville offers. These photos are from a similar apartment in building. New visuals are coming soon.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 243 West 116th Street, New York, NY 10026, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
Considerations
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Neighborhood | Central Harlem |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 10026 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Central Harlem
2-bedroom apartments at 243 W 116th St #5C cost about the same as the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in New York.
Median rents as of Nov 8 2025.
Central Harlem
New York
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $4,800 |
| December 2023 | $4,705 |
| January 2024 | $4,511 |
| February 2024 | $4,660 |
| March 2024 | $4,713 |
| April 2024 | $5,016 |
| May 2024 | $4,696 |
| June 2024 | $4,736 |
| July 2024 | $4,935 |
| August 2024 | $5,209 |
| September 2024 | $5,381 |
| October 2024 | $5,594 |
| November 2024 | $5,467 |
| December 2024 | $5,162 |
| January 2025 | $5,322 |
| February 2025 | $5,498 |
| March 2025 | $5,620 |
| April 2025 | $5,896 |
| May 2025 | $5,539 |
| June 2025 | $5,537 |
| July 2025 | $5,073 |
| August 2025 | $5,248 |
| September 2025 | $5,375 |
| October 2025 | $5,195 |
| November 2025 | $5,080 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | $3,200 |
| December 2023 | $3,180 |
| January 2024 | $3,250 |
| February 2024 | $3,200 |
| March 2024 | $3,139 |
| April 2024 | $3,257 |
| May 2024 | $3,205 |
| June 2024 | $3,277 |
| July 2024 | $3,434 |
| August 2024 | $3,329 |
| September 2024 | $3,392 |
| October 2024 | $3,424 |
| November 2024 | $3,509 |
| December 2024 | $3,491 |
| January 2025 | $3,493 |
| February 2025 | $3,500 |
| March 2025 | $3,657 |
| April 2025 | $3,731 |
| May 2025 | $3,924 |
| June 2025 | $4,100 |
| July 2025 | $4,079 |
| August 2025 | $4,189 |
| September 2025 | $4,075 |
| October 2025 | $3,956 |
| November 2025 | $3,600 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This month | $3,800 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| This month | $3,800 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 5 months ago | $3,800 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $2,125 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 9 years ago | $2,900 | 2 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $3,700 | 3 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 11 years ago | $3,300 | 3 bed | 1 bath |
Schools near 243 W 116th St #5C
P.S. 76 - A. Phillip Randolph
220 w 121st st
new york, NY, 10027
PK, K-8Public
C+
Central Park East I Elementary School
1573 madison ave
new york, NY, 10029
PK, K-5Public
B+
Bilingual Bicultural Mini School
219 e 109th st
new york, NY, 10029
PK, K-5Public
C+
TAG Young Scholars School
240 e 109th st
new york, NY, 10029
K-8Public
A
River East Elementary School
2351 1st ave
new york, NY, 10035
PK, K-5Public
B-
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Neighborhood
Central Harlem | New York, NY
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.
Getting around New York near 243 W 116th St #5C
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 243 W 116th St #5C, New York
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
10/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
9/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
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