Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY from $400 (16 Rentals)

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1630-1636 Park Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1630-1636 Park Ave

1630-1636 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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101-105 W 133rd St
Studio Apartments

101-105 W 133rd St

101-105 W 133rd StNew York, NY 10030
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463-467 W 159th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

463-467 W 159th St

463-467 W 159th StNew York, NY 10032
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Common Robinson
1 Bedroom Apartments

Common Robinson

267 W 139th StNew York, NY 10030
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303 W 154th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

303 W 154th St

303 W 154th StNew York, NY 10039
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561 Lenox Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

561 Lenox Ave

561-567 Lenox AveNew York, NY 10037
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2335 First Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

2335 First Ave

2335 First AveNew York, NY 10035
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337 W 138TH ST
Studio Apartments

337 W 138TH ST

337 W 138th StNew York, NY 10030
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Elevatored Apt. Building
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elevatored Apt. Building

940 Saint Nicholas AveNew York, NY 10032
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3421-3425 Broadway
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3421-3425 Broadway

3421-3425 BroadwayNew York, NY 10031
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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

Harlem, New York, NY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
735 St Nicholas Ave0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,200
Hillside Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,225
539 West 156th Street2 BR, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,495
FIAT House0B-3 Studio Apartment FurnishedStudio,1BA$2,500
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3333 Broadway, Unit A6C3333 Broadway4BR,1BA$4.24
3333 Broadway3333 Broadway4BR,2BA$4.24
The OysterBelon2BR,2BA$4.94
The Pinnacle2 Bedroom Pent House Scenic views2BR,2BA$4.40
River Club ApartmentsLandmark2BR,2.5BA$3.37
Edgewater Town Center ApartmentsOne Bedroom- 903 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$2.85
Riello Edgewater1 Bed 1 Bath - LUC1BR,1BA$3.79
122 La Salle Street3 BR, 1 Bath3BR,1BA$4.82
Hillside Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.67
3333 Broadway, Unit E25D3333 Broadway1BR,1BA$5.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Harlem, New York, NY

Ranked #106

Among neighborhoods in New York, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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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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