Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,000 (59 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 $1,595. 1883 Amsterdam Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,857. 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 (L4)4BR,2BA$1,595
1883 Amsterdam Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,857
2496-2498 Frederick Douglass Blvd2B1BR,1BA$2,321
1856 Park Avenue6NStudio,1BA$2,344
200 W 149th St200 W 149th St. New York, NY 10039-28672BR,1BA$2,500
204 W 149th St1AStudio,1BA$2,739
The SmileStudio RH Kitchen1BR,1BA$3,000
8 E 118th St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3,300
281 Edgecombe AveApt line 73BR,2BA$3,360

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Harlem, NY

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Harlem area is the $2.22 price per square foot Garden Model at 428 W 147th St in the in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood starting from $5,999. 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 Bergen County Waterfront 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.
428 W 147th StGarden4BR,3.5BA$2.22
281 Edgecombe AveApt line 73BR,2BA$2.66
The River CliffApartment 01H3BR,1BA$3.55
233 W 121st St, Unit 2233 W 121st St3BR,2BA$4.27
2 St Nicholas Terrace2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.70
204 W 149th St1AStudio ,1BA$3.04
2566 Adam Clayton Powell BoulevardApts3BR,2.5BA$4.48
2496-2498 Frederick Douglass Blvd2B1BR,1BA$2.58
200 W 149th St200 W 149th St. New York, NY 10039-28672BR,1BA$2.78
1883 Amsterdam Avenue1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.71

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Harlem

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Harlem?

There are currently 3591 Apartments for Rent in Central Harlem, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $24,000. There are also 229 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Harlem ranging from $1,050 to $12,900.

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 $1,050 to $12,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,459.

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 $1,300 to $24,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,325 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,050 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,530.

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