
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY from $400 (23 Rentals)
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161 W 120th St

245 W 135th St

622 W 137th St

522 W 148th St

2301 Adam Clayton Powell

3620 Broadway

542 W 147th St

2272 Adam Clayton Powell Junior Blvd

2272 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd

615 W 136th St
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3139 Broadway

188 Claremont Ave

184 Claremont St

174 W 137th St

350 Manhattan Ave

301 Saint Nicholas Ave

2053 Frederick Douglass Blvd

285 Saint Nicholas Ave
Central Harlem, New York, NY Local Guide

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 | $2,619 | $1,825 | $4,500 |
Central Harlem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,303 | $2,100 | $8,000 |
Central Harlem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,996 | $1,700 | $10,000+ |
Central Harlem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,209 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
Central Harlem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,259 | $1,025 | $10,000+ |
Central Harlem 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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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 Studio unit found at 735 St Nicholas Ave priced from $2,200. 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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735 St Nicholas Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
Hillside Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,225 |
FIAT House | 0B-2 Studio Apartment Furnished | Studio,1BA | $2,425 |
45 Tiemann Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
Halletts Point | 10 HLP - Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,761 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Harlem, NY
As of March 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Harlem area is the $2.65 price per square foot 147 W 118th St Model at 147 W 118th St, Unit 2BedroomGardenDuplex in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Central Harlem apartment is the 3333 Broadway Model at 3333 Broadway, Unit A6C starting at $4,995 with a $4.00 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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147 W 118th St, Unit 2BedroomGardenDuplex | 147 W 118th St | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.65 |
3333 Broadway, Unit A6C | 3333 Broadway | 4BR,1BA | $4.00 |
The Pinnacle | 2 Bedroom Pent House Scenic views | 2BR,2BA | $4.40 |
3333 Broadway, Unit C12C | 3333 Broadway | 3BR,1BA | $4.35 |
River Club Apartments | Berkeley | 2BR,2BA | $3.39 |
18 E 125th St | 18 E 125th St | 4BR,2BA | $3.50 |
Edgewater Town Center Apartments | One Bedroom- 225 | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
Hillside Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.77 |
122 La Salle Street | 3 BR, 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $4.82 |
Riello Edgewater | 1 Bed 1 Bath Basel | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Harlem?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Harlem is at 295 Convent Avenue listed at $1,995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Harlem Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Harlem Apartment is $2,500 at 45 Tiemann Place.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Harlem Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Harlem is starting from $2,225 at Hillside Village.
What is the most affordable Central Harlem Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central Harlem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 122 La Salle Street and starts from $4,100.
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