Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Central Harlem, New York, NY

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Central Harlem, New York, NY is $1,800. This is -5%, or $100, lower than the national average.

$5.80

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,800

decreased by38%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

158

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Central Harlem, New York, NY is $1,800. This is -5%, or $100, lower than the national average.

$5.80

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

22%
45%
16%
10%
7%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

85%
15%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Central Harlem, New York, NY

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Central Harlem, New York, NY have decreased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 38% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Central Harlem, New York, NY

The monthly rent for an apartment in Central Harlem, New York, NY is $3,655. A 1-bedroom apartment in Central Harlem, New York, NY costs about $2,800 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,857. Houses for rent in Central Harlem, New York, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,250.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,799

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$3,878

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$1,680

4%

32%

4 bedroom

$1,550

13%

30%

Studio

$2,489

3%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,489

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,799

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,878

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,680

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

32%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

30%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Central Harlem, New York, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Central Harlem, New York, NY to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Central Harlem, New York, NY for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Concourse Village, New York, NY.

Central Harlem

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,890
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Central Harlem, New York, NY is 5% lower than the median rent in Concourse Village, New York, NY.

More data insights and reports

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