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 Harlem is about $1,304 per month. This puts it in the 38th percentile compared to the city average cost of rent, which is $1,818. Households in Harlem have a median income of $4,493 per month so the average renter in Harlem is spending roughly 29% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Harlem, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Harlem is $947,089 right now, which is lower than neighborhoods nearby, meaning that rents in Harlem also tend to be lower versus these nearby neighborhoods.
Higher rent prices are common in the northwestern parts of Harlem while lower rent rates are often available in southeastern areas.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Hamilton Heights, New York, NY: more expensive rent prices
- East Harlem, New York, NY: less expensive rent prices
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- Yorkville, New York, NY: less expensive rent prices
- Highbridge, Bronx, NY: less expensive rent prices
- Carnegie Hill, New York, NY: more expensive rent prices
- South Bronx, Bronx, NY: less expensive rent prices
- Upper West Side, New York, NY: more expensive rent prices
- Washington Heights, New York, NY: more expensive rent prices
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