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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 $1,770. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - F4BR,2BA$1,770
Hillside Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,225
The SmileStudio RH KitchenStudio,1BA$3,000
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3,000
605 W 112th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,200
The River CliffApartment 01D2BR,1BA$3,399
River Club ApartmentsBerkeley2BR,2BA$3,539
Yorkshire TowersStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$4,200
600 West 146 Street4 BR, 1.5 Baths4BR,1BA$4,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Harlem, NY

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Harlem area is the $4.94 price per square foot Belon Model at The Oyster in the in the Upper East Side neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value Central Harlem apartment is the 4 Bed 2 Bath - G Model at The Reserve starting at $1,910 with a $1.76 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.
The OysterBelon2BR,2BA$4.94
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - G4BR,2BA$1.76
River Club ApartmentsBerkeley2BR,2BA$3.54
267 W 121st St, Unit #2267 W 121st St1BR,1BA$2.92
Edgewater Town Center ApartmentsOne Bedroom- 903 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$2.99
Hillside Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.77
The River CliffApartment 01D2BR,1BA$4.86
605 W 112th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.25
The SmileStudio TerraceStudio ,1BA$7.10
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$7.06

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 The Smile listed at $3,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Harlem Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Harlem Apartment is $3,000 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 Yorkshire Towers and starts from $14,500.

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