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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 $1,595. 45 Tiemann Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,500. Here are the most affordable Harlem apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ReserveFurnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (M3)4BR,2BA$1,595
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,500
3333 BroadwayStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,650
1440 Amsterdam AveStudioStudio,1BA$3,355
542 West 153rd Street2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3,775
2 St Nicholas Terrace3 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$4,250
Avalon Morningside ParkA161BR,1BA$5,135

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harlem, NY

As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Harlem area is the $2.73 price per square foot 140 W 123rd St Model at 140 W 123rd St, Unit Apartment 3 in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Harlem apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom A Model at The Reserve starting at $4,152 with a $5.20 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.
140 W 123rd St, Unit Apartment 3140 W 123rd St1BR,1BA$2.73
The Reserve2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom A2BR,2BA$5.20
542 West 153rd Street2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.75
Avalon Morningside ParkA41BR,1BA$7.16
2 St Nicholas Terrace3 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$6.07
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$5.00
3333 BroadwayStudio, 1 BathStudio ,1BA$5.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Harlem, New York, NY

Ranked #40

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $5,135.

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 $4,825.

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 36 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 $491 which is $4,334 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harlem.

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