Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY from $400 (23 Rentals)

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1630-1636 Park Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1630-1636 Park Ave

1630-1636 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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101-105 W 133rd St
Studio Apartments

101-105 W 133rd St

101-105 W 133rd StNew York, NY 10030
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Common Robinson
1 Bedroom Apartments

Common Robinson

267 W 139th StNew York, NY 10030
Corporate Housing
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303 W 154th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

303 W 154th St

303 W 154th StNew York, NY 10039
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561 Lenox Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

561 Lenox Ave

561-567 Lenox AveNew York, NY 10037
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2335 First Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2335 First Ave

2335 First AveNew York, NY 10035
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337 W 138TH ST
Studio Apartments

337 W 138TH ST

337 W 138th StNew York, NY 10030
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3421-3425 Broadway
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3421-3425 Broadway

3421-3425 BroadwayNew York, NY 10031
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RH 2546 7 AVE LP.
1 Bedroom Apartments

RH 2546 7 AVE LP.

2546-2548 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdNew York, NY 10039
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627 W 142nd St
Studio Apartments

627 W 142nd St

627 W 142nd StNew York, NY 10031
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236 E 118th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

236 E 118th St

236 E 118th StNew York, NY 10035
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28 Macombs Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

28 Macombs Place

28 Macombs PlNew York, NY 10039
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166 West 129th Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

166 West 129th Street

2167-2175 Adam Clayton Powell BlvdNew York, NY 10027
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1627 Park Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1627 Park Ave

1627 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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531 W 151st St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

531 W 151st St

531 W 151st StNew York, NY 10031
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417-421 W 120th St
Studio Apartments

417-421 W 120th St

417-421 W 120th StNew York, NY 10027
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THE PARK GRANDEUR
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

THE PARK GRANDEUR

1694 Park AveNew York, NY 10035

Cheapest Available Central Harlem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Harlem area of New York, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Hillside Village priced from $2,225. Riello Edgewater has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,416. Here are the most affordable Central Harlem apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillside Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,225
Riello Edgewater1B1B F41BR,1BA$2,416
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,500
FIAT House0B-3 Studio Apartment FurnishedStudio,1BA$2,500
3135 Broadway1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Harlem, NY

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Harlem area is the $4.24 price per square foot 3333 Broadway Model at 3333 Broadway, Unit A6C in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $5,300. The second greatest value Central Harlem apartment is the 3333 Broadway Model at 3333 Broadway starting at $5,300 with a $4.24 price per square foot in the Uptown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Harlem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3333 Broadway, Unit A6C3333 Broadway4BR,1BA$4.24
3333 Broadway3333 Broadway4BR,2BA$4.24
The OysterBelon2BR,2BA$4.94
The Pinnacle2 Bedroom Pent House Scenic views2BR,2BA$4.40
River Club ApartmentsLandmark2BR,2.5BA$3.37
Edgewater Town Center ApartmentsOne Bedroom- 903 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$2.85
Riello Edgewater1 Bed 1 Bath - LUC1BR,1BA$3.79
122 La Salle Street3 BR, 1 Bath3BR,1BA$4.82
Hillside Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.67
3333 Broadway, Unit E25D3333 Broadway1BR,1BA$5.03

Getting Around the Central Harlem Neighborhood in New York, NY

Walk Score®

97 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Harlem Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Central Harlem?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Harlem is under $3,091.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Harlem?

The cheapest apartment in Central Harlem is Riello Edgewater which is listed at $2,416, while the average apartment in Central Harlem costs $43,910.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Harlem?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 195 regular apartments in Central Harlem that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Central Harlem?

Cheap apartments in Central Harlem have an average cost of $2,730 which is $41,180 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Harlem.

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