
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY from $498 (127 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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Trendy Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 4

Absolutely Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 1

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Functional ROOM at The Upper Manhattan House, Unit 5

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Trendy Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 1

Trendy Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 2

Functional ROOM at The Upper Manhattan House, Unit 7
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Eclectic ROOM at The Upper Manhattan House, Unit 2

Absolutely Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 3

Stunning Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 2

Room in Shared 6 bed/2 bath home in Central Harlem, Unit D

Charming ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 8

Brand New ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 10

Brand New ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 4

Chic ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Absolutely ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Harmonious ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 4
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Contemporary ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Brand New ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 8

Charming ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 5

Harmonious ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Cute ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Charming ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 7

Brand New ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 7

Harmonious ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 2

Cute ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 2

Adorable ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1
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Charming ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Brand New ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 2

Brand New ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 6

Adorable ROOM at The Lenox House, Unit 1

Charming ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 1

Brand New ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 3

Chic ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Prime ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Contemporary ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Cute ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 4
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Adorable ROOM at The Lenox House, Unit 2

Charming ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 11

Modern ROOM at The Hamilton House, Unit 7

Modern ROOM at The Hamilton House, Unit 5

Modern ROOM at The Hamilton House, Unit 11

Modern ROOM at The Hamilton House, Unit 9

Room in Shared 3 bed/1.5 bath home in Central Harlem, Unit B

Adorable ROOM at The Lenox House, Unit 3

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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
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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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