Sugar Hill

New York, NY

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Sugar Hill - New York, NY

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A historic haven in Harlem with a rich culture and affordable rentals

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As a historic part of Harlem in Upper Manhattan, Sugar Hill is tied to the Harlem Renaissance, harboring the sense of community that came from the era. Almost entirely residential, in an urban sense, Sugar Hill houses a variety of prewar walk-up apartment buildings, rowhouses, and townhomes that give this neighborhood an architectural appeal. And if cost is an issue for you, Sugar Hill is known as one of the more affordable neighborhoods in the area. Though the neighborhood offers a few pizza shops, cafes, and delis, there are many more restaurants and shops outside of Sugar Hill. To get around New York City, you can take the subway on 155th street which will get you north into Inwood, or you can take it south past Central Park, through Lower Manhattan, and either into Queens or Brooklyn!

Sitting alongside Jackie Robinson Park, enjoy nearly 13 acres of green space that stretches the entire length of Sugar Hill, offering an amphitheater, recreation center, swimming pool, athletic courts, and wooded walking paths. Stroll through the Covent Garden to see the flowers bloom in the spring, or enjoy a performance at the Dance Theatre of Harlem, or perhaps take the family to the Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art and Storytelling.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Sugar Hill is $1,498 for a studio, $1,736 for one bedroom, $2,257 for two bedrooms, and $2,854 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sugar Hill has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 414 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,498/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 571 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,736/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 693 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,257/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 620 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,854/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

95

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

100

Rider's Paradise

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.

81

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

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† 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 2025.