Average rent in South Harlem, Manhattan
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| Beds | Budget (10th) | Median | High-end (90th) | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,224 | $2,600 | $3,557 | 97 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,549 | $3,250 | $4,300 | 221 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,150 | $3,995 | $5,880 | 205 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,475 | $4,600 | $8,200 | 106 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $4,500 | $5,000 | $6,739 | 53 |
Apartments for rent in South Harlem
The newest listings in South Harlem from StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Features reported in listings
- Dishwasher
- Laundry in building
- Elevator
- Air conditioning
- In-unit laundry
- Private outdoor space
- Doorman
- Building gym
Reported apartment size
- 1 bedroom
- 2 bedroom
- 3 bedroom
Nearby subway routes
An MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 684 of 684 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.
- B route
- C route
- 2 route
- 3 route
- A route
Weekday route data retrieved from the MTA Subway Stations dataset on October 1, 2026.
DHCR-listed buildings with tracked listings
14 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.
- 224 West 124th Street
- 170 West 123rd Street
- 312 Manhattan Avenue
- 320 Manhattan Avenue
- 350 Manhattan Avenue
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.
South Harlem’s residential character varies by street. New York City Planning’s Frederick Douglass Boulevard rezoning material describes a south-central Harlem study area with five- to eight-story residential buildings along avenues and three- to five-story rowhouses on mid-blocks. The plan sought to make new construction fit existing street walls while allowing additional housing and ground-floor shops in selected locations. These descriptions apply to the mapped study area, rather than every block called South Harlem, so use the city map and the actual address when comparing a home.
That contrast gives apartment searches a useful starting point: an avenue building and a mid-block rowhouse can mean different layouts, entrances, street activity, and light conditions. Inspect the actual unit rather than inferring its condition from the block’s overall look. Ask how the rooms are measured, where the windows face, whether any room is interior or faces a light well, and what appliances and storage are included. In a walk-up, check the stair route with your expected move-in items. In a larger building, confirm elevator access, package arrangements, and the precise building entrance.
The city plan also documents commercial overlays along West 116th Street and new store opportunities on Frederick Douglass Boulevard. Treat that as land-use context, not a promise about which businesses are currently open. Walk the block around a candidate address and note the services you would actually use, along with any loading, storefront, or evening activity directly outside the windows. The same avenue can feel different at a home above a storefront than at a mid-block entrance.
When comparing listings, keep the specific block and building type attached to each note. The planning study is a useful guide to the area’s built form, but it does not describe every current unit. Verify the apartment’s floor plan, renovation details, building access, included appliances, and lease terms with the listing contact. If a listing uses a broad neighborhood label, confirm the address on a map before using the label to judge nearby streets or services.
Sources: NYC Department of City Planning, Frederick Douglass Boulevard Rezoning, NYC City Planning Commission application record
A one-bedroom apartment in South Harlem is 35% below the Manhattan median for that apartment type.
Common questions
- How does housing form vary in South Harlem?
- The city planning study describes mid-rise apartment buildings along avenues and lower rowhouses on some mid-blocks in its south-central Harlem study area. Check the mapped area and exact address because that description is not a block-by-block guarantee for all of South Harlem.
- What should I check when comparing an avenue home with a mid-block home?
- Compare the exact window exposure, street-facing rooms, entrance, stairs or elevator, and nearby storefront activity. Visit the address and inspect the unit instead of assuming the building matches a neighborhood-wide description.
- Which apartment features are reported in South Harlem?
- Across South Harlem's 684 tracked listings, the most commonly reported features are: Dishwasher was reported in 507 of 684 tracked listings (74%). Laundry in building was reported in 394 of 684 tracked listings (58%). Elevator was reported in 350 of 684 tracked listings (51%). These counts include explicit affirmative reports; listings without a mention are unknown, not negative.
- Which subway routes are near listings in South Harlem?
- The nearest MTA station is within 500 meters in a straight line of 684 of 684 geocoded listings. The most commonly nearby weekday routes are B, C, 2, 3, A. 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 South Harlem?
- The median asking rent for a studio apartment in South Harlem, Manhattan is $2,600 per month, based on 97 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 South Harlem?
- The median asking rent for a one-bedroom apartment in South Harlem, Manhattan is $3,250 per month, based on 221 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 35% below the Manhattan median of $4,985 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in South Harlem?
- The median asking rent for a two-bedroom apartment in South Harlem, Manhattan is $3,995 per month, based on 205 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 33% below the Manhattan median of $5,995 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a three-bedroom apartment in South Harlem?
- The median asking rent for a three-bedroom apartment in South Harlem, Manhattan is $4,600 per month, based on 106 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 40% below the Manhattan median of $7,636 for the same apartment size.
- What is the median rent for a four-bedroom apartment in South Harlem?
- The median asking rent for a four-bedroom apartment in South Harlem, Manhattan is $5,000 per month, based on 53 listings from public rental listings Leaseswap tracks on StreetEasy, NYBits, LeaseBreak and others over the last 6 months. Updated October 2026. That is 50% below the Manhattan median of $9,995 for the same apartment size.
- How do I find apartments in South Harlem?
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