Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Central Harlem, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Central Harlem
$3,495/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Central Harlem is $3,495 per month as of October 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,595 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Central Harlem
116
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Central Harlem rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Central Harlem, New York, NY
Average rent prices in Central Harlem have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Central Harlem, New York, NY
Rent prices in Central Harlem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Central Harlem is $3,795, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Central Harlem run $2,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,550 |  7% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $2,900 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $4,100 | No Change | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $4,722 | 17% | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $1,740 | No Change | 27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Concourse Village | $2,300 | |
East Harlem | $3,250 | |
Melrose | $2,350 | |
Mott Haven | $2,600 | |
Upper West Side | $5,497 | |
West Harlem | $4,321 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,795 | 3% | 18% | |
Condos | $4,247 | No Change | 12% | |
Houses | $4,100 | 5% | 76% | |
Rooms | $1,740 | No Change | 24% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,722
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,740
Last year
27%
Concourse Village
Average rent
$2,300
East Harlem
Average rent
$3,250
Melrose
Average rent
$2,350
Mott Haven
Average rent
$2,600
Upper West Side
Average rent
$5,497
West Harlem
Average rent
$4,321
Apartments
Average rent
$3,795
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
18%
Condos
Average rent
$4,247
Last year
12%
Houses
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
76%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,740
Last year
24%
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.
How does rent in Central Harlem, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Central Harlem and Concourse Village by all bedroom counts and property types.
Central Harlem
84%higher than the national median
21%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Central Harlem, New York, NY is 52% higher than the median rent in Concourse Village, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
Central Harlem apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Harlem apartment for rent in New York
2 beds
1 bath
$2,861
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Central Harlem apartment for rent in New York
3 beds
1 bath
$4,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 30
2d ago
Central Harlem apartment for rent in New York
226 W 123rd St #2, New York, NY 10027
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
247 W 113th St, New York, NY 10026
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$5,624–$10,054
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$9,945
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$9,630
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Harlem condo for rent in New York
310 W 114th St #3, New York, NY 10026
3 beds
2 baths
$8,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,825
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
257 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027
1–2 beds
1 bath
$4,296–$7,466
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
112 W 136th St, New York, NY 10030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,541–$6,952
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$9,945
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,825
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
257 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027
1–2 beds
1 bath
$4,296–$7,466
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
112 W 136th St, New York, NY 10030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,541–$6,952
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
247 W 113th St, New York, NY 10026
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$5,624–$10,054
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,825
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Central Harlem condo for rent in New York
Studio
1 bath
$2,375
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,299
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
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Frequently asked questions for Central Harlem, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Central Harlem rental market.
How much is rent in Central Harlem?
The average rent in Central Harlem is $3,495 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Central Harlem?
Average rent prices in Central Harlem have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
How does Central Harlem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Central Harlem is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,595 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Central Harlem?
To comfortably afford rent in Central Harlem, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).