
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Central Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,425 (7 Rentals)

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Central Harlem, New York, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Harlem?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Harlem Studio Apartments | $3,275 | $1,900 | $9,000 |
Central Harlem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,628 | $2,100 | $8,987 |
Central Harlem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,221 | $1,425 | $10,000+ |
Central Harlem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,557 | $1,050 | $10,000+ |
Central Harlem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,164 | $1,125 | $10,000+ |
Central Harlem 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,833 | $1,350 | $7,500 |
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Getting Around the Central Harlem Neighborhood in New York, NY
Walk Score®
97 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
78 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
100 / 100
Rider’s Paradise
World-class public transportation
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Harlem Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Harlem?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Harlem is under $3,709.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Harlem?
The cheapest apartment in Central Harlem is 57 W 127th St which is listed at $1,870, while the average apartment in Central Harlem costs $3,625.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 5 regular apartments in Central 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 Central Harlem?
Cheap apartments in Central Harlem have an average cost of $1,011 which is $2,614 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Harlem.
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