Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Average rent in
West Harlem, New York, NY

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Last updated on May 1, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Harlem, New York, NY is $4,050. This is +108%, or $2,101, higher than the national average.

$10.67

average price per square foot

Median rent

$4,050

increased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

109

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in West Harlem, New York, NY is $4,050. This is +108%, or $2,101, higher than the national average.

$10.67

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
28%
25%
27%
17%
$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

88%
12%
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
West Harlem, New York, NY

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in West Harlem, New York, NY have increased by 7% in the last month and have increased by 9% in the last year.

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

Rent comparables in
West Harlem, New York, NY

The monthly rent for an apartment in West Harlem, New York, NY is $4,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in West Harlem, New York, NY costs about $4,865 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,250.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$4,765

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$3,999

10%

4%

3 bedroom

$4,550

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$1,950

23%

29%

Studio

$3,930

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$3,930

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,765

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,999

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

29%

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.

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

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

West Harlem

Median rent price$4,050
increased by108%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,999
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Harlem, New York, NY is 35% higher than the median rent in Central Harlem, New York, NY.

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