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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
West Harlem, New York, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in West Harlem
$4,321/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in West Harlem is $4,321 per month as of October 2026. This is 127% above the national average rent, or $2,421 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in West Harlem
118
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of West Harlem rentals at each price point
Rent trends in West Harlem, New York, NY
Average rent prices in West Harlem have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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
West Harlem, New York, NY
Rent prices in West Harlem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Harlem is $4,950, whereas a house costs $5,100. 1-bedroom apartments in West Harlem run $5,040 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,995 | No Change |  24% | |
1 bedroom | $5,050 | No Change | 53% | |
2 bedroom | $6,295 | No Change | 70% | |
3 bedroom | $4,095 | 2% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $2,290 | 4% | 47% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central Harlem | $3,495 | |
Concourse Village | $2,300 | |
East Harlem | $3,250 | |
Highbridge | $2,300 | |
Melrose | $2,350 | |
Mott Haven | $2,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $4,950 | 1% | 22% | |
Condos | $6,250 | 3% | 91% | |
Houses | $5,100 | No Change | 98% | |
Rooms | $1,735 | 3% | 32% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,995
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$5,050
Last year
53%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,295
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
70%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,095
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,290
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
47%
Central Harlem
Average rent
$3,495
Concourse Village
Average rent
$2,300
East Harlem
Average rent
$3,250
Highbridge
Average rent
$2,300
Melrose
Average rent
$2,350
Mott Haven
Average rent
$2,600
Apartments
Average rent
$4,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
22%
Condos
Average rent
$6,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
91%
Houses
Average rent
$5,100
Last year
98%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,735
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
32%
The table above reflects average rent prices in West 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 West Harlem, New York, NY compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in West Harlem and Central Harlem by all bedroom counts and property types.
West Harlem
127%higher than the national median
84%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in West Harlem, New York, NY is 24% higher than the median rent in Central Harlem, New York, NY.
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5d+ ago
West Harlem apartment for rent in New York
W 136th St #22, New York, NY 10031
3 beds
1 bath
$2,950
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 May 25
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$3,300
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
West Harlem apartment for rent in New York
3 beds
1 bath
$3,700
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
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
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
Verified
180 Claremont Ave, New York, NY 10027
2–4 beds
1–2 baths
$7,732–$12,880
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
West Harlem townhouse for rent in New York
329 Convent Ave, New York, NY 10031
5 beds
4 baths
$12,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
West Harlem house for rent in New York
380 Riverside Dr #8Q, New York, NY 10025
4 beds
3 baths
$11,000
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.House for rent
5h ago
Verified
1 Morningside Dr, New York, NY 10025
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$4,930–$9,640
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,700
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
3 beds
1 bath
$4,095
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
3 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
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,300
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
3d ago
Verified
3333 Broadway, New York, NY 10031
Studio–4 beds
1 bath
$2,650–$6,000
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 18
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$4,095
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
3 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
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,300
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
3 beds
2 baths
$3,800
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
1 bed
1 bath
$3,700
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
3 beds
1 bath
$4,095
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
3 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
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Frequently asked questions for West Harlem, New York, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the West Harlem rental market.
How much is rent in West Harlem?
The average rent in West Harlem is $4,321 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in West Harlem?
Average rent prices in West Harlem have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does West Harlem rent compare to the national average?
Rent in West Harlem is 127% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,421 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in West Harlem?
To comfortably afford rent in West Harlem, you'd need to earn approximately $173,000/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).