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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 2 Beds unit found at 57 W 127th St priced from $1,870. The Reserve has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,901. Here are the most affordable Harlem apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
57 W 127th St1X12BR,2BA$1,870
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - E4BR,2BA$1,901
Hillside Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,225
Riverton Square1 Bed1BR,1BA$2,275
River Club ApartmentsCarteret1BR,1BA$2,849
The SmileStudio RH KitchenStudio,1BA$3,000
542 West 153rd Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,025
605 W 112th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,200
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harlem, NY

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harlem area is the $2.97 price per square foot Perfect Sized Two BR Model at Mariner's Landing Apartments in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $3,709. The second greatest value Harlem apartment is the Belon Model at The Oyster starting at $6,000 with a $4.94 price per square foot in the Upper East Side 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.
Mariner's Landing ApartmentsPerfect Sized Two BR2BR,2BA$2.97
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
Edgewater Town Center ApartmentsOne Bedroom- 903 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$2.85
Hillside Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
River Club ApartmentsCarteret1BR,1.5BA$3.56
605 W 112th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.25
Riverton Square1 Bed1BR,1BA$3.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harlem

What type of rentals are currently available in Harlem?

There are currently 3990 Apartments for Rent in Harlem, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $40,000. There are also 273 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harlem ranging from $1,800 to $6,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Harlem ranges from $1,800 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,709.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Harlem range from $1,050 to $19,060, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,125.

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