Cheap Homes for Rent in Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,800 (149 Rentals)

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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 4 Beds unit found at The Reserve priced from $1,860. 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
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - D4BR,2BA$1,860
Hillside Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,225
River Club ApartmentsCarteret1BR,1BA$2,929
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3,000
The SmileStudio RH KitchenStudio,1BA$3,000
605 W 112th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,200
Mariner's Landing ApartmentsPerfect Sized Two BR2BR,2BA$3,709
Yorkshire TowersStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$4,200
600 West 146 Street4 BR, 1.5 Baths4BR,1BA$4,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harlem, NY

As of May 02, 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$1.75
267 W 121st St, Unit #2267 W 121st St1BR,1BA$2.92
Edgewater Town Center ApartmentsOne Bedroom- 903 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$2.99
Hillside Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
62 W 106th St3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$6.25
River Club ApartmentsCarteret1BR,1.5BA$3.66
605 W 112th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.25
The SmileStudio LH KitchenStudio ,1BA$6.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harlem

What type of rentals are currently available in Harlem?

There are currently 3975 Apartments for Rent in Harlem, NY with pricing that ranges from $800 to $40,000. There are also 277 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harlem ranging from $1,895 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 $1,895 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,703.

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 $19,308, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,100 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,075.

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