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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY from $300 (17 Rentals)
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2593-2595 Frederick Douglass Blvd
2593-2595 Frederick Douglass BlvdNew York, NY 10030
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East Harlem
Named as one of the Best Affordable Areas to rent in New York by our New York, NY Local Expert Joshua Carlucci. See how it ranks!
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East Harlem, New York, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Harlem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Harlem Studio Apartments | $3,922 | $1,655 | $5,949 |
| East Harlem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,691 | $2,200 | $9,589 |
| East Harlem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,605 | $2,196 | $10,000+ |
| East Harlem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,860 | $2,200 | $10,000+ |
| East Harlem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $14,279 | $4,300 | $10,000+ |
| East Harlem 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available East Harlem Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Harlem area of New York, NY is a Studio unit found at Estela Properties priced from $2,673. Third at Bankside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,729. Here are the most affordable East Harlem apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estela Properties | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,673 |
| Third at Bankside | SK | Studio,1BA | $2,729 |
| Halletts Point | 10 HLP - Studio/1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,761 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Harlem, NY
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the East 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 East Harlem apartment is the Landmark Model at River Club Apartments starting at $4,039 with a $3.37 price per square foot in the Uptown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Harlem apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oyster | Belon | 2BR,2BA | $4.94 |
| River Club Apartments | Landmark | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.37 |
| 166 East 88th Street | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $6.50 |
| Edgewater Town Center Apartments | One Bedroom- 903 Sq Ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Riello Edgewater | 1 Bed 1 Bath - LUC | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| The Reserve | 2 Bed 1 Bath I | 2BR,1BA | $6.63 |
| The Highgate | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.75 |
| Estela Properties | Classic 1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.78 |
| The Smile | Studio RH Kitchen | Studio ,1BA | $6.08 |
| Third at Bankside | SA | Studio ,1BA | $7.21 |
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Best Local Schools in East Harlem, New York, NY
PS 102 Jacques Cartier
New York City Geographic District 4 Manhattan
Public School - Grades PK-5 (145)
2 out of 10
School data provided by Great Schools
Best Local Schools in East Harlem, New York, NY
PS 102 Jacques Cartier
New York City Geographic District 4 Manhattan
Public School - Grades PK-5 (145)
2 out of 10
School data provided by Great Schools
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Harlem Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Harlem?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Harlem is under $2,761.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Harlem?
The cheapest apartment in East Harlem is Halletts Point which is listed at $2,973, while the average apartment in East Harlem costs $7,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 259 regular apartments in East 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 East Harlem?
Cheap apartments in East Harlem have an average cost of $2,094 which is $5,406 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Harlem.
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