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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY from $367 (126 Rentals)
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Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home in West Harlem, Unit D
285 St Nicholas Ave
New YorkNY10027
Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home in Central Harlem, Unit C
2301 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd
New YorkNY10030
Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home in Central Harlem, Unit B
81 W 124th St
New YorkNY10027
Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in Central Harlem, Unit A
174 W 137th St
New YorkNY10030
Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in West Harlem, Unit C
301 St Nicholas Ave
New YorkNY10027
Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home in West Harlem, Unit 2B
108 W 119th St
New YorkNY10026
Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home in West Harlem, Unit C
285 St Nicholas Ave
New YorkNY10027
Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in West Harlem, Unit D
301 St Nicholas Ave
New YorkNY10027
Room in Shared 2 bed/1 bath home in West Harlem, Unit B
285 St Nicholas Ave
New YorkNY10027
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Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in Central Harlem, Unit C
2376 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd
New YorkNY10030
Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in Central Harlem, Unit C
174 W 137th St
New YorkNY10030
Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Central Harlem, Unit B
2272 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd
New YorkNY10030
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The Reserve
215 E 124th StNew York, NY 10035
Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in Central Harlem, Unit C
2272 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd
New YorkNY10030
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Harlem Lodge
67 W 119th StNew York, NY 10026
Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in East Harlem, Unit A
23 E 109th St
New YorkNY10029
Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in West Harlem, Unit A
4 St Nicholas Terrace
New YorkNY10027
Room in Shared 3 bed/2 bath home in East Harlem, Unit C
23 E 109th St
New YorkNY10029
Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in West Harlem, Unit B
301 St Nicholas Ave
New YorkNY10027
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Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home in West Harlem, Unit C
285 St Nicholas Ave
New YorkNY10027
Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home in West Harlem, Unit B
4 St Nicholas Terrace
New YorkNY10027
Eclectic ROOM at The Upper Manhattan House, Unit 1
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Nice Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 3
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Functional ROOM at The Upper Manhattan House, Unit 8
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Stunning Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 1
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Nice Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 1
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Functional ROOM at The Upper Manhattan House, Unit 2
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Functional ROOM at The Upper Manhattan House, Unit 1
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Eclectic ROOM at The Upper Manhattan House, Unit 3
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
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Stunning Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 1
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Functional ROOM at The Upper Manhattan House, Unit 6
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Stunning Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 3
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Functional ROOM at The Upper Manhattan House, Unit 3
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Functional ROOM at The Upper Manhattan House, Unit 4
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Trendy Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 3
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Nice Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 2
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Trendy Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 4
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Trendy Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 1
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Stunning Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 2
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
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Trendy Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 3
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Functional ROOM at The Upper Manhattan House, Unit 5
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Trendy Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 4
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Trendy Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 1
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Trendy Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 2
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Functional ROOM at The Upper Manhattan House, Unit 7
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Absolutely Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 1
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Eclectic ROOM at The Upper Manhattan House, Unit 2
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Absolutely Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 3
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
Stunning Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 2
209 W 135th St
New YorkNY10030
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East Harlem, New York, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Harlem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Harlem Studio Apartments | $3,540 | $1,638 | $6,155 |
| East Harlem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,359 | $2,191 | $8,212 |
| East Harlem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,320 | $2,595 | $9,690 |
| East Harlem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,980 | $2,750 | $10,000+ |
| East Harlem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,280 | $1,695 | $10,000+ |
| East Harlem 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,750 | $6,750 | $6,750 |
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Cheapest Available East Harlem Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Harlem area of New York, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at The Reserve priced from $1,595. Harlem Lodge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,638. Here are the most affordable East Harlem apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve | Furnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (N2) | 4BR, 2BA | $1,595 |
| Harlem Lodge | Studio - W/Shared Bath | Studio, 1BA | $1,638 |
| 120 E 144th St | Studio - #230 | Studio, 1BA | $2,350 |
| Third at Bankside | 0A | Studio, 1BA | $2,382 |
| The Aspen | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $2,900 |
| Maven | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A7 | 1BR, 1BA | $3,000 |
| Estela Properties | Grand 1 | 1BR, 1BA | $3,005 |
| Ray Harlem | e10b | Studio, 1BA | $3,210 |
| Normandie Court | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio, 1BA | $3,660 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Harlem, NY
As of September 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Harlem area is the $4.00 price per square foot 329 E 116th St Model at 329 E 116th St, Unit Apt1 in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $4,800. The second greatest value East Harlem apartment is the 1 Model at 40 W 120th St in the Uptown neighborhood starting at $3,700 with a $3.70 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Harlem apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 329 E 116th St, Unit Apt1 | 329 E 116th St | 3BR, 1BA | $4.00 |
| 40 W 120th St | 1 | 1BR, 1.5BA | $3.70 |
| The Reserve | 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom B | 3BR, 2BA | $5.91 |
| Estela Properties | Modern 2 | 2BR, 2BA | $5.33 |
| Forte Living | 1BR / 1BA + den | 1BR, 1BA | $5.96 |
| 410 E 118th St, Unit harlem | 410 E 118th St | 1BR, 1BA | $4.44 |
| Maven | 1 Bed/1 Bath-A10 | 1BR, 1BA | $6.24 |
| The Aspen | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $5.42 |
| 120 E 144th St | 1 Bedroom - #1110 | 1BR, 1BA | $5.12 |
| Third at Bankside | 0A | Studio, 1BA | $5.74 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Harlem Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Harlem?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Harlem is under $3,660.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Harlem?
The cheapest apartment in East Harlem is 120 E 144th St which is listed at $2,550, while the average apartment in East Harlem costs $4,390.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Harlem?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13 regular apartments in East Harlem that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in East Harlem?
Cheap apartments in East Harlem have an average cost of $447 which is $3,943 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Harlem.
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