Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
West Harlem, New York, NY

Median rent

Median rent in West Harlem

$4,336/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Harlem is $4,336 per month as of September 2026. This is 128% above the national average rent, or $2,436 more per month.

$7.37

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Harlem

124

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Harlem rentals at each price point

30%23%15%8%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in West Harlem, New York, NY

Average rent prices in West Harlem have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $4,799, whereas a house costs $3,095. 1-bedroom apartments in West Harlem run $4,973 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,896.

Listings

Studio

$2,950

1%

2%

1 bedroom

$4,945

No Change

14%

2 bedroom

$5,198

3%

27%

3 bedroom

$4,450

3%

9%

4 bedroom

$2,390

10%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,945

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$5,198

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,450

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,390

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

16%

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

Median rent price$4,336
increased by128%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,125
increased by64%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Harlem, New York, NY is 39% higher than the median rent in Central Harlem, New York, NY.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Central Harlem

$3,125

increased by13%
Last year
Concourse Village

$2,195

increased by6%
Last year
East Harlem

$2,912

decreased by23%
Last year
Highbridge

$2,300

increased by13%
Last year
Melrose

$2,300

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Last year
Mott Haven

$2,780

decreased by30%
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Discover rentals in West Harlem, New York, NY

W 136th St #22 - Photo 1 of 1

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$2950***3BR/ 1BTH SPACIOUS APARTMENT***

W 136th St #22, New York, NY 10031

3 beds

1 bath

$2,950

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2d ago

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Very good

West 147 and 150 LLC

507 W 147th St, New York, NY 10031

2 beds

1 bath

$3,000

W 146th St #9A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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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 $4,336 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Harlem?

Average rent prices in West Harlem have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does West Harlem rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Harlem is 128% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,436 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).

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