
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY from $498 (125 Rentals)
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Stunning Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 1

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Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Morningside Heights, Unit A

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Harlem Studio Apartments | $2,717 | $1,995 | $3,795 |
| Central Harlem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,259 | $2,300 | $5,804 |
| Central Harlem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,438 | $2,800 | $6,866 |
| Central Harlem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,841 | $2,825 | $8,450 |
| Central Harlem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,908 | $1,695 | $6,600 |
| Central Harlem 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,497 | $1,000 | $5,995 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 125 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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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 $1,595. 295 Convent Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,036. Here are the most affordable Central Harlem apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve | Furnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (L1) | 4BR,2BA | $1,595 |
| 295 Convent Avenue | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,036 |
| 3333 Broadway | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $2,650 |
| The River Cliff | Apartment 03J | 1BR,1BA | $2,799 |
| 45 Tiemann Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,100 |
| 545 W 125th St | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $3,200 |
| 40 W 120th St | 1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Harlem, NY
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Harlem area is the $2.94 price per square foot 147 W 118th St Model at 147 W 118th St, Unit 2BedroomGardenDuplex in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Central Harlem apartment is the 169 E 117th St Model at 169 E 117th St, Unit #1 starting at $5,995 with a $4.00 price per square foot in the Uptown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Harlem apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 W 118th St, Unit 2BedroomGardenDuplex | 147 W 118th St | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.94 |
| 169 E 117th St, Unit #1 | 169 E 117th St | 3BR,2BA | $4.00 |
| 329 E 116th St, Unit Apt1 | 329 E 116th St | 3BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| 40 W 120th St | 1 | 1BR,1.5BA | $3.70 |
| 138 W 132nd St, Unit Rental Property | 138 W 132nd St | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
| 545 W 125th St | 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $4.92 |
| 295 Convent Avenue | Studio, 1 Bath | Studio ,1BA | $3.13 |
| 410 E 118th St, Unit harlem | 410 E 118th St | 1BR,1BA | $4.44 |
| 67 W 119th St, Unit The Dorm W/ Shared Bathroom | 67 W 119th St | Studio ,1BA | $4.67 |
| The River Cliff | Apartment 03J | 1BR,1BA | $5.43 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Harlem Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Harlem?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Harlem is at 295 Convent Avenue listed at $2,036.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Harlem Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Harlem Apartment is $2,799 at The River Cliff.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Harlem Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Harlem is starting from $3,200 at 545 W 125th St.
What is the most affordable Central Harlem Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central Harlem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 545 W 125th St and starts from $3,800.
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