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Cheapest Available Central Harlem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central 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 Central 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
Hudson Ridge Apartments1BR/CD1BR,1BA$2,300
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,800
River Club ApartmentsCarteret1BR,1BA$2,839
The Smile1 Bedroom RH w/ Walk-in Closet1BR,1BA$3,000
605 W 112th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,200
281 Edgecombe AveApt line 73BR,2BA$3,360

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Harlem, NY

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Harlem area is the $2.65 price per square foot 147 W 118th St Model at 147 W 118th St, Unit 2BedroomGardenDuplex in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Central Harlem apartment is the Apt line 7 Model at 281 Edgecombe Ave starting at $3,360 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the West Concourse neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Harlem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
147 W 118th St, Unit 2BedroomGardenDuplex147 W 118th St2BR,2.5BA$2.65
281 Edgecombe AveApt line 73BR,2BA$2.66
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - G4BR,2BA$1.76
One East HarlemM2c2BR,2BA$4.84
3620 Broadway4 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$4.20
Edgewater Town Center ApartmentsOne Bedroom- 903 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$2.85
342 W 122nd St, Unit 2342 W 122nd St1BR,1BA$3.33
Hillside Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
River Club ApartmentsCarteret1BR,1.5BA$3.55
457 Convent Ave, Unit #3457 Convent Ave1BR,1BA$3.71

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 $3,360.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Harlem?

The cheapest apartment in Central Harlem is Hudson Ridge Apartments which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in Central Harlem costs $33,390.

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 4 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 $1,363 which is $32,027 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Harlem.

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