What is the average apartment size in Harlem, Manhattan, NY?

The average size for a Harlem, Manhattan, NY apartment is 644 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Harlem?

As of May / 2025, the average rent in Harlem is $3,315 per month, a 23.53% increase from last year’s average of $2,684.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Harlem?

In Harlem, studios rent for $2,282 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,979 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,128 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $3,649 per month

What is the average apartment size in Harlem?

The typical apartment in Harlem offers about 644 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Harlem?

Studio apartments in Harlem average 346 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 580 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 830 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 397 sq. ft.

Harlem, Manhattan, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Harlem?

The typical rent budget in Harlem ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 58% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Harlem?

In Harlem, 84% of households rent while 16% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Harlem is $3,315, a 23.53% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,684.

Studio Apartments at $2,282 offer the most budget-friendly option with 346 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 580 square feet for $2,979, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,128 offer 830 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (397 sq ft) for $3,649, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Harlem, Manhattan, NY

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,315	644 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,282	346 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,979	580 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,128	830 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,649	397 sq. ft.

Harlem, Manhattan, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Harlem, Manhattan, NY have increased by 23.53% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,684 to $3,315.

What's the typical rent budget in Harlem, Manhattan, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Harlem, Manhattan, NY (58%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Harlem, Manhattan, NY?

66,178 or 84% of the households in Harlem, Manhattan, NY are renter-occupied while 12,242 or 16% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Harlem?

Washington Heights $2,741/month

Harlem $3,315/month

East Harlem $3,744/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $5,632/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Harlem?

Lincoln Square $7,422/month

Sutton Place $7,468/month

Lenox Hill $8,794/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Manhattan, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Lenox Hill	$8,794
Sutton Place	$7,468
Lincoln Square	$7,422
TriBeCa	$6,506
NoHo	$6,410
Yorkville	$6,284
Greenwich Village	$6,149
Chelsea	$6,087
NoMad	$6,083
Murray Hill	$6,078
Upper West Side	$6,048
Kips Bay	$5,914
Lower East Side	$5,865
Flatiron District	$5,836
Battery Park City	$5,787
Manhattan Valley	$5,779
Carnegie Hill	$5,579
West Village	$5,493
Clinton - Hell's Kitchen	$5,325
Financial District	$5,288
Gramercy Park	$5,204
East Village	$5,203
Theatre District - Times Square	$5,067
Central Midtown	$4,909
Turtle Bay	$4,835
Garment District	$4,745
East Harlem	$3,744
Harlem	$3,315
Washington Heights	$2,741

Manhattan | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Harlem is 43% lower than in Battery Park City

$3,315

Harlem rent is the same as Manhattan average

Average Rent $3,315

$5,787

Battery Park City rent is 75% higher than Manhattan average

Average Rent $5,787

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Harlem apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.