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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 $1,860. Hillside Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,225. Here are the most affordable Central Harlem apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - D4BR,2BA$1,860
Hillside Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,225
Hudson Ridge Apartments1BR/CD1BR,1BA$2,300
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,800
River Club ApartmentsCarteret1BR,1BA$2,839
The Smile1 Bedroom RH w/ Walk-in Closet1BR,1BA$3,000
605 W 112th StOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,200
281 Edgecombe AveApt line 73BR,2BA$3,360

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Harlem, NY

As of June 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Harlem area is the $2.65 price per square foot 147 W 118th St Model at 147 W 118th St, Unit 2BedroomGardenDuplex in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $4,500. 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 West Concourse 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$2.65
281 Edgecombe AveApt line 73BR,2BA$2.66
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - G4BR,2BA$1.76
One East HarlemM2c2BR,2BA$4.84
3620 Broadway4 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$4.20
Edgewater Town Center ApartmentsOne Bedroom- 903 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$2.85
342 W 122nd St, Unit 2342 W 122nd St1BR,1BA$3.33
Hillside Village2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.74
River Club ApartmentsCarteret1BR,1.5BA$3.55
457 Convent Ave, Unit #3457 Convent Ave1BR,1BA$3.71

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Harlem

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Harlem?

There are currently 3597 Apartments for Rent in Central Harlem, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,150 to $33,390. There are also 241 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Harlem ranging from $1,200 to $6,500.

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 $1,200 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,609.

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 $1,225 to $19,060, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,200 to $6,295. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,150.

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