The Reserve
215 E 124th St,
New York, NY 10035
$1,595 - $4,500
2-4 Beds
Harlem
New York, NY
Harlem - New York, NY Area Guide
History and legends live on in Harlem
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With its long, varied history and rich culture, Harlem is as well-known as the city itself. Settlers first arrived to the area in 1637; Harlem was officially incorporated in 1660. Harlem has gone through many transformations over the centuries – it was burned completely to the ground by British soldiers during the American Revolution, experienced an economic boom in the late 1800s, suffered during the Great Depression, and most recently became one of Manhattan’s trendiest neighborhoods.
Historic landmarks are everywhere in Harlem. The famous Apollo Theater was built around 1913 and hosted Showtime at the Apollo, a variety show that aired from 1987 to 2008. The Cotton Club, where Duke Ellington performed, was a popular nightclub from the early 1920s until around 1940. Other fascinating locations include the Hamilton Grange National Memorial, Minton’s Playhouse, and the James Bailey House.
With an amazing blend of art, culture, cuisine, and nightlife, Harlem is attracting more and more residents. By Manhattan standards, Harlem is affordable – roughly $1,000 less in rent than other Manhattan neighborhoods. Harlem is infinitely walkable – in fact, it’s probably the best way to get around, aside from the subway – and home to terrific parks, the City College of New York, and Riverbank State Park. Hotspots are many, and you’re sure to find your go-to restaurants, theaters, and nightclubs when you move to Harlem. A few to try include Red Rooster, Sylvia’s, Lighthouse, and Harlem Public.
Explore the Neighborhood
The prerequisite corner deli and apartments along 119th Street
The famous Apollo Theater opened in 1914 and is a historic landmark
Manna’s Restaurant opened in 1984 and has two locations in Harlem
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Harlem is $2,049 for a studio, $2,283 for one bedroom, $2,784 for two bedrooms, and $3,240 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Harlem has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
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Studio
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382 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,049/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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580 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,283/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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729 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,784/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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847 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,240/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Harlem - New York, NY is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
100
/ 100
Fairly Drivable
Drivability
40
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
In Harlem - New York, NY, daily errands are quick and hassle-free.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
100
/ 100
Exceptional Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
90
/ 100
Great Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
80
/ 100
Exceptional Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
90
/ 100
Recreation
Harlem - New York, NY provides ample green space and fitness centers within easy reach.
Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
100
/ 100
Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
90
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Harlem - New York, NY from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Highly Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
80
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
70
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- St. Nicholas Park
- Jackie Robinson Park
- Morningside Park
- Marcus Garvey Park
- Riverbank State Park
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- LaGuardia
- Newark Liberty International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.