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East Harlem, New York, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Harlem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Harlem area of New York, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at The Reserve priced from $1,860. 57 W 127th St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,870. Here are the most affordable East Harlem apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - D4BR,2BA$1,860
57 W 127th St1X12BR,2BA$1,870
Third at BanksideSNStudio,1BA$2,736
River Club ApartmentsCarteret1BR,1BA$2,909
The SmileStudio RH KitchenStudio,1BA$3,000
605 W 112th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,200
The OctagonS3Studio,1BA$3,313
Estela PropertiesClassic 11BR,1BA$3,398

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Harlem, NY

As of May 13, 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 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 East 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
57 W 127th St1X12BR,2BA$1.82
112 W 128th St, Unit 4112 W 128th St2BR,1BA$3.45
166 East 88th Street2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$5.90
Edgewater Town Center ApartmentsOne Bedroom- 903 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$2.85
River Club ApartmentsCarteret1BR,1.5BA$3.64
443 E 141st St, Unit 21443 E 141st St1BR,1BA$2.80
605 W 112th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.25
Estela PropertiesClassic 11BR,1BA$5.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Harlem

What type of rentals are currently available in East Harlem?

There are currently 3793 Apartments for Rent in East Harlem, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $40,000. There are also 225 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Harlem ranging from $1,800 to $42,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Harlem?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Harlem ranges from $1,800 to $42,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,345.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Harlem?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Harlem range from $1,050 to $19,060, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,275.

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