622 W 137th St
New YorkNY10031
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY from $400 (16 Rentals)
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2593-2595 Frederick Douglass Blvd
2593-2595 Frederick Douglass BlvdNew York, NY 10030
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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!
New York's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
Learn about New York and the best places to live with original content written by our Local Expert Joshua Carlucci
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Harlem, New York, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harlem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem Studio Apartments | $3,020 | $1,655 | $7,050 |
| Harlem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,291 | $2,150 | $8,000 |
| Harlem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,012 | $2,196 | $10,000+ |
| Harlem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,290 | $3,200 | $5,995 |
| Harlem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,400 | $4,095 | $10,000+ |
| Harlem 5 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Harlem Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the 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 Harlem apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 735 St Nicholas Ave | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,200 |
| Hillside Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,225 |
| 539 West 156th Street | 2 BR, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,495 |
| FIAT House | 0B-3 Studio Apartment Furnished | Studio,1BA | $2,500 |
| 45 Tiemann Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harlem, NY
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harlem area is the $4.24 price per square foot 3333 Broadway Model at 3333 Broadway, Unit A6C in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $5,300. The second greatest value 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 Harlem apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3333 Broadway, Unit A6C | 3333 Broadway | 4BR,1BA | $4.24 |
| 3333 Broadway | 3333 Broadway | 4BR,2BA | $4.24 |
| The Oyster | Belon | 2BR,2BA | $4.94 |
| The Pinnacle | 2 Bedroom Pent House Scenic views | 2BR,2BA | $4.40 |
| River Club Apartments | Landmark | 2BR,2.5BA | $3.37 |
| Edgewater Town Center Apartments | One Bedroom- 903 Sq Ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| Riello Edgewater | 1 Bed 1 Bath - LUC | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 122 La Salle Street | 3 BR, 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $4.82 |
| Hillside Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 3333 Broadway, Unit E25D | 3333 Broadway | 1BR,1BA | $5.03 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harlem Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Harlem?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harlem is under $2,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harlem?
The cheapest apartment in Harlem is 45 Tiemann Place which is listed at $2,500, while the average apartment in Harlem costs $43,930.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 195 regular apartments in 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 Harlem?
Cheap apartments in Harlem have an average cost of $2,724 which is $41,206 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harlem.
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