East Harlem renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
Rental Price Key
On average, the cost of rent in East Harlem is about $1,117 per month. This puts it in the 30th percentile compared to the city average cost of rent, which is $1,818. Households in East Harlem have a median income of $3,234 per month so the average renter in East Harlem is spending roughly 35% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in East Harlem, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in East Harlem is $843,193 right now, which is lower than neighborhoods nearby, meaning that rents in East Harlem also tend to be lower versus these nearby neighborhoods.
Higher rent prices are common in the northwestern parts of East Harlem while lower rent rates are often available in eastern areas.
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