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255 W 121st St, New York, NY 10027, USA|Central Harlem
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Amenities for 255 W 121st St, Central Harlem
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Services
| On-Site Management |
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 255 W 121st St
ZMP100034404 - Amazing South-Facing Studio with In-Unit Washer-Dryer!Apartment Features:-Open kitchen with Stainless Steel Appliances Huge Breakfast Bar and Dishwasher-Renovated bathrooms-Washer/Dryer-You Control your own Heat/AC-Large living area-Hardwood Floors-Lots of natural lightBuilding Features:-Pet Friendly-Walkup Building-Located minutes away from the A, B, C, D trains at 125th Street and Manhattan Avenue as well as the 2, 3 express trains at 125th And Lenox Avenue-Located in a prime spot with plenty of parks, groceries, eateries, entertainment, and transportation all within walking distance-Friendly Management and Seamless Leasing ProcessNotes:-Pictures are of the Actual Apartment and are Virtually Staged-Application fee $20-Video Tour of the Actual Apartment Available Upon Request-Upfront Costs: 1st Month\'s Rent Security Deposit-Rental Insurance Required
Address details
| Neighborhood | Central Harlem |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 10027 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Central Harlem
studio apartments at 255 W 121st St cost about 9% more than the average rent price for studio apartments in New York.
Median rents as of Mar 7 2026.
Central Harlem
New York
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $3,500 |
| April 2024 | $3,547 |
| May 2024 | $3,546 |
| June 2024 | $3,635 |
| July 2024 | $3,691 |
| August 2024 | $3,698 |
| September 2024 | $3,674 |
| October 2024 | $3,625 |
| November 2024 | $3,532 |
| December 2024 | $3,527 |
| January 2025 | $3,569 |
| February 2025 | $3,563 |
| March 2025 | $3,643 |
| April 2025 | $3,747 |
| May 2025 | $3,800 |
| June 2025 | $3,772 |
| July 2025 | $3,757 |
| August 2025 | $3,791 |
| September 2025 | $3,807 |
| October 2025 | $3,812 |
| November 2025 | $3,800 |
| December 2025 | $3,798 |
| January 2026 | $3,790 |
| February 2026 | $3,794 |
| March 2026 | $3,850 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,085 |
| April 2024 | $2,085 |
| May 2024 | $2,085 |
| June 2024 | $2,095 |
| July 2024 | $2,157 |
| August 2024 | $2,176 |
| September 2024 | $2,131 |
| October 2024 | $2,318 |
| November 2024 | $2,172 |
| December 2024 | $2,076 |
| January 2025 | $1,992 |
| February 2025 | $2,208 |
| March 2025 | $2,492 |
| April 2025 | $2,323 |
| May 2025 | $2,670 |
| June 2025 | $2,618 |
| July 2025 | $2,645 |
| August 2025 | $2,657 |
| September 2025 | $2,624 |
| October 2025 | $2,677 |
| November 2025 | $2,656 |
| December 2025 | $2,357 |
| January 2026 | $2,356 |
| February 2026 | $2,471 |
| March 2026 | $2,470 |
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StudioRent-to-income ratio
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 years ago | $3,500 | 3 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $3,600 | 3 bed | 1.5 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,300 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,300 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $2,100 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 5 years ago | $3,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $2,400 | Studio | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $3,800 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 7 years ago | $2,200 | Studio | 1 bath |
Schools near 255 W 121st St
P.S. 76 - A. Phillip Randolph
220 w 121st st
new york, NY, 10027
PK, K-8Public
C+
P.S. 138
144-176 e 128th st
new york, NY, 10035
PK, K-12Public
Central Park East I Elementary School
1573 madison ave
new york, NY, 10029
PK, K-5Public
B+
River East Elementary School
2351 1st ave
new york, NY, 10035
PK, K-5Public
B-
Bilingual Bicultural Mini School
219 e 109th st
new york, NY, 10029
PK, K-5Public
C+
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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 255 W 121st St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
3/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 255 W 121st St, 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
Wide 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 10-minute walk
Parks
9/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
8/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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