Average rent in East Harlem, Manhattan
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,000 | $2,595 | $3,215 | 145 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,350 | $2,890 | $3,800 | 291 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,700 | $3,395 | $4,495 | 340 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,414 | $4,000 | $5,386 | 159 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $4,390 | $5,848 | $8,145 | 40 |
Apartments for rent in the East Harlem
The newest listings in the East Harlem from StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Features reported in listings
- Laundry in building
- Dishwasher
- Elevator
- In-unit laundry
- Air conditioning
- Doorman
- Private outdoor space
- Building gym
- Listings indicating some pets are allowed
Reported apartment size
- studio
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedroom
- 3 bedroom
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 746 of 974 geocoded listings. These are the most commonly nearby weekday routes, based on each listing’s nearest station. Straight-line distance does not measure walking access.
- 6 route
- 4 route
- 5 route
- Q route
- 2 route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 1, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
35 indexable building pages have a listing address matched to the DHCR building registry. A building match does not confirm the status of any apartment in it.
Showing the 5 linked buildings with the most listing history.
Based on Leaseswap listings tracked during the last 6 months. Feature shares count explicit affirmative reports over all tracked listings; a missing detail is unknown, not a negative. Apartment size is based on listings that report square footage. Updated October 1, 2026.
East Harlem’s apartment pattern changes between its avenues, midblocks, and large public-housing developments. A City Planning environmental review describes much of the study area as four- to seven-story tenement-style residential buildings, often with retail at street level. Along East 116th Street, the report describes a similar mix of mid-rise tenement-style buildings and ground-floor shops. It also identifies larger NYCHA complexes and taller apartment buildings among the area’s distinct forms. These details come from the City’s defined rezoning study area, not from a current inventory of every East Harlem address.
The report gives more specific examples along Second Avenue between East 108th and East 122nd Streets, where it describes tenement-type buildings and newer apartment buildings with elevators. Along Lexington Avenue, it describes a mix of residential and commercial uses and notes taller NYCHA buildings beside lower buildings. This contrast matters when comparing listings: a walk-up, a newer elevator building, and an apartment within a large housing development can have very different entrances and shared spaces. Check the exact building rather than inferring its arrangement from the neighborhood name.
For an apartment search, confirm the unit’s floor, stair or elevator access, entrance route, current condition, and which services are included. On streets with ground-floor retail, ask where the residential entrance is and whether the store and apartments share an entry. In larger complexes, confirm the building and address within the development, the management contact, and any building-specific access rules. Ask whether laundry, storage, outdoor areas, and package services are available to this unit.
Parks, gardens, and La Marqueta are neighborhood references, but they do not describe a building’s private facilities. The City Planning review places La Marqueta at Park Avenue and East 116th Street and documents open spaces within its study area. Use these landmarks to orient a walk, then inspect the listed address and its immediate block. The planning report is valuable for distinguishing building patterns, but it cannot establish a particular apartment’s layout, maintenance, or current availability. Verify those details with the property contact before comparing homes.
Sources: NYC City Planning, East Harlem Rezoning FEIS, Chapter 1, NYC City Planning, East Harlem Rezoning FEIS, Chapter 19, NYC City Council, East Harlem Rezoning
A one-bedroom apartment in East Harlem is 42% below the Manhattan median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- How does housing form vary across East Harlem?
- City Planning describes four- to seven-story tenement-style buildings, some with retail at street level, as well as elevator apartments and larger NYCHA developments. The mix varies by avenue and block, so confirm the building at the listing address.
- What should I check when viewing an East Harlem apartment?
- Confirm the floor, stairs or elevator, residential entrance, current unit condition, and included building services. If the address is in a large development or above a storefront, verify the exact building and access route.
- Which apartment features are reported in East Harlem?
- Across East Harlem's 976 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Laundry in building was reported in 601 of 976 tracked listings (62%). Dishwasher was reported in 574 of 976 tracked listings (59%). Elevator was reported in 542 of 976 tracked listings (56%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in East Harlem?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 746 of 974 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are 6, 4, 5, Q, 2. This is geographic proximity, not a walking-access or current-service guarantee. Source: MTA Subway Stations dataset.
- What is the median rent for a studio apartment in East Harlem?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in East Harlem, Manhattan is $2,595 per month, based on 145 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 32% below the Manhattan median of $3,800 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a one-bedroom apartment in East Harlem?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in East Harlem, Manhattan is $2,890 per month, based on 291 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 42% below the Manhattan median of $4,985 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in East Harlem?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in East Harlem, Manhattan is $3,395 per month, based on 340 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 43% below the Manhattan median of $5,995 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in East Harlem?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in East Harlem, Manhattan is $4,000 per month, based on 159 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 48% below the Manhattan median of $7,636 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a four-bedroom apartment in East Harlem?
- The median asking rent for a four-bedroom apartment in East Harlem, Manhattan is $5,848 per month, based on 40 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 41% below the Manhattan median of $9,995 for the same apartment size.
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