Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,000 (148 Rentals)

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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 $1,579. 3333 Broadway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,650. 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 (H3)4BR,2BA$1,579
3333 BroadwayStudio, 1 BathStudio,1BA$2,650
1440 Amsterdam Ave1 Bed 1 Bath *1BR,1BA$3,596
542 West 153rd Street2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3,687
2 St Nicholas Terrace3 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$4,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Harlem, NY

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Harlem area is the $2.73 price per square foot 140 W 123rd St Model at 140 W 123rd St, Unit Apartment 3 in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Central Harlem apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom A Model at The Reserve starting at $4,152 with a $5.20 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.
140 W 123rd St, Unit Apartment 3140 W 123rd St1BR,1BA$2.73
The Reserve2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom A2BR,2BA$5.20
542 West 153rd Street2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$4.64
77 E 119th St, Unit East 119th77 E 119th St1BR,1BA$4.82
2 St Nicholas Terrace3 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$6.07
3333 BroadwayStudio, 1 BathStudio ,1BA$5.89

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Harlem

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Harlem?

There are currently 3604 Apartments for Rent in Central Harlem, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,579 to $11,474. There are also 343 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Harlem ranging from $1,025 to $12,000.

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 $1,025 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,146.

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 $3,400 to $11,474, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,225 to $12,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,230 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,579.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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