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Harlem Place 1
511 W 145th StNew York, NY 10031
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY from $400 (20 Rentals)
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The Reserve
215 E 124th StNew York, NY 10035
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511 W 151st St
511 W 151st StNew York, NY 10031
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1681 Madison AveNew York, NY 10029
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Lenox Terrace
484 Lenox AveNew York, NY 10037
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1630-1636 Park Ave
1630-1636 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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Douglass Park
300 W 128th StNew York, NY 10027
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St Nicholas Park Apartments
306 W 128th StNew York, NY 10027
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101-105 W 133rd St
101-105 W 133rd StNew York, NY 10030
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463 W 159th St
463 W 159th StNew York, NY 10032
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1461 Amsterdam Ave
1461 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10027
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Common Robinson
267 W 139th StNew York, NY 10030
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2593-2595 Frederick Douglass Blvd
2593-2595 Frederick Douglass BlvdNew York, NY 10030
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303-309 W 154th St
303-309 W 154th StNew York, NY 10039
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2092 Frederick Douglass Blvd
2092 Frederick Douglass BlvdNew York, NY 10026
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561 Lenox Ave
561-567 Lenox AveNew York, NY 10037
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2335 First Ave
2335 First AveNew York, NY 10035
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337 W 138TH ST
337 W 138th StNew York, NY 10030
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Elevatored Apt. Building
940 Saint Nicholas AveNew York, NY 10032
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3421-3425 Broadway
3421-3425 BroadwayNew York, NY 10031
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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 | $3,101 | $2,521 | $4,038 |
| Harlem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $700 | $5,260 |
| Harlem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,482 | $2,000 | $7,945 |
| Harlem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,847 | $3,750 | $10,000+ |
| Harlem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,733 | $1,608 | $10,000+ |
| Harlem 5 Bedroom Apartments | $18,696 | $5,200 | $10,000+ |
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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 1 Bed unit found at Harlem Place 1 priced from $700. The Reserve has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,595. Here are the most affordable Harlem apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem Place 1 | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Reserve | Furnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (N4) | 4BR,2BA | $1,595 |
| 1856 Park Avenue | 8G | Studio,1BA | $2,521 |
| 45 Tiemann Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,100 |
| 1440 Amsterdam Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $3,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harlem, NY
As of February 15, 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 Model at Forten starting at $5,895 with a $7.07 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 W 123rd St, Unit Apartment 3 | 140 W 123rd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Forten | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $7.07 |
| 62 W 106th St | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $6.25 |
| The Reserve | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom A | 2BR,2BA | $5.20 |
| Avalon Morningside Park | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $6.89 |
| 2 St Nicholas Terrace | 3 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 3BR,1BA | $6.07 |
| 45 Tiemann Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.20 |
| 1856 Park Avenue | 4J | Studio ,1BA | $5.36 |
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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 $5,895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harlem?
The cheapest apartment in Harlem is Harlem Place 1 which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Harlem costs $32,172.
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 $542 which is $31,630 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harlem.
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