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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ReserveFurnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (M4)4BR,2BA$1,595
295 Convent AvenueStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,036
545 W 125th St1BR1BR,1BA$2,600
3333 BroadwayStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,650
The River CliffApartment 03J1BR,1BA$2,799
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3,250
40 W 120th St11BR,1BA$3,700
1440 Amsterdam AveStudioStudio,1BA$4,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Harlem, NY

As of August 23, 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 329 E 116th St Model at 329 E 116th St, Unit Apt1 starting at $4,800 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
147 W 118th St, Unit 2BedroomGardenDuplex147 W 118th St2BR,2.5BA$2.94
329 E 116th St, Unit Apt1329 E 116th St3BR,1BA$4.00
4 St Nicholas Terrace4 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$5.80
40 W 120th St11BR,1.5BA$3.70
The Reserve3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom B3BR,2BA$5.91
77 E 119th St, Unit East 119th77 E 119th St1BR,1BA$4.22
295 Convent AvenueStudio, 1 BathStudio ,1BA$3.13
The River CliffApartment 03J1BR,1BA$5.43
3333 BroadwayStudio, 1 BathStudio ,1BA$5.89
545 W 125th St1BR1BR,1BA$6.50

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Harlem

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Harlem?

There are currently 3613 Apartments for Rent in Central Harlem, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $8,808. There are also 285 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Harlem ranging from $1,310 to $8,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Harlem?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Harlem ranges from $1,310 to $8,495 with an average monthly rent of $3,147.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Harlem?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Harlem range from $3,500 to $8,808, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,330 to $8,495. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,310 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,695.

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