East Harlem, New York, NY—10035

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in East Harlem, New York, NY is $3,610, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in East Harlem, New York, NY is studios: $3,000, 1-bedrooms: $3,460, 2-bedrooms: $3,920, 3-bedrooms: $4,530, 4-bedrooms: $8,130. The most common rental property sizes in East Harlem, New York, NY are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 38.9% and 27.4% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, East Harlem, New York, NY has a population of 39,100, which has increased by 9.3% over the past 5 years. East Harlem, New York, NY is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 30.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 14.0% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, East Harlem, New York, NY is a predominantly hispanic area, with 41.8% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has shrunk by 6.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in East Harlem, New York, NY is black, making up 38.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 22.6% of the population in East Harlem, New York, NY, and this percentage has decreased by 12.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in East Harlem, New York, NY under the Section 8 program is 22.9%. 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. In East Harlem, New York, NY, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.