Harlem, New York, NY—10030

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Harlem, New York, NY is $2,930, with a year-over-year rent change of -9.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Harlem, New York, NY is studios: $2,610, 1-bedrooms: $2,800, 2-bedrooms: $3,810, 3-bedrooms: $2,330, 4-bedrooms: $2,250. The most common rental property sizes in Harlem, New York, NY are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 35.4% and 34.8% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Harlem, New York, NY has a population of 30,800, which has increased by 3.0% over the past 5 years. Harlem, New York, NY is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.4% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 34.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.0% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Harlem, New York, NY is a predominantly black area, with 58.3% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 7.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Harlem, New York, NY is hispanic, making up 27.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 26.5% of the population in Harlem, New York, NY, and this percentage has increased by 11.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Harlem, New York, NY under the Section 8 program is 21.1%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Harlem, New York, NY, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units do not.