
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY from $400 (17 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Harlem?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Harlem Studio Apartments | $4,561 | $2,300 | $6,095 |
Central Harlem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,959 | $800 | $9,589 |
Central Harlem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,600 | $2,225 | $10,000+ |
Central Harlem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,012 | $3,200 | $10,000+ |
Central Harlem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $9,275 | $1,200 | $10,000+ |
Central Harlem 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,648 | $1,450 | $7,500 |
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Cheapest Available Central Harlem Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Harlem area of New York, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at The Reserve priced from $1,860. Hillside Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,225. Here are the most affordable Central Harlem apartments for rent in New York, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Reserve | 4 Bed 2 Bath - D | 4BR,2BA | $1,860 |
Hillside Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,225 |
173 E 116th St | 173 E 116th St | 1BR,1BA | $2,484 |
45 Tiemann Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
3135 Broadway | 1 BR, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Harlem, NY
As of April 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Harlem area is the $4.24 price per square foot 3333 Broadway Model at 3333 Broadway 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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3333 Broadway | 3333 Broadway | 4BR,1BA | $4.24 |
3333 Broadway | 3333 Broadway | 4BR,2BA | $4.24 |
605 W 137th St | 605 W 137th St | 3BR,1BA | $3.65 |
260 Convent Ave | 260 Convent Ave | 3BR,1BA | $3.29 |
The Reserve | 4 Bed 2 Bath - H | 4BR,2BA | $1.85 |
River Club Apartments | Berkeley | 2BR,2BA | $3.40 |
267 W 121st St, Unit #2 | 267 W 121st St | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
Edgewater Town Center Apartments | One Bedroom- 903 Sq Ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.99 |
122 La Salle Street | 3 BR, 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $4.82 |
Hillside Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,695.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Harlem?
The cheapest apartment in Central Harlem is 173 E 116th St which is listed at $2,484, while the average apartment in Central Harlem costs $6,247.
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 3 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 $1,937 which is $4,310 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Harlem.
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