
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY from $367 (126 Rentals) Page 2 of 3
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Absolutely Private ROOM in Harlem, Unit 4

Contemporary ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Brand New ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 8

Charming ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 5

Charming ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 8

Brand New ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 10

Brand New ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 4
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Absolutely ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Harmonious ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Cute ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Harmonious ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 4

Brand New ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 1

Charming ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 2

Charming ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 6

Charming ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 7

Brand New ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 7

Harmonious ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 2
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Cute ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 2

Adorable ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Charming ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Brand New ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 2

Brand New ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 6

Adorable ROOM at The Lenox House, Unit 1

Charming ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 1

Brand New ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 3

Chic ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Prime ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1
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Contemporary ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Cute ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 4

Adorable ROOM at The Lenox House, Unit 2

Chic ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Charming ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 10

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home in East Harlem, Unit C

Charming ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 11

Adorable ROOM at The Lenox House, Unit 3

118 W 132nd St, Unit 4

The Carolina
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Lenox Terrace

1630-1636 Park Ave

Douglass Park

St Nicholas Park Apartments

101-105 W 133rd St

160 East 107

165 E 87th St

1461 Amsterdam Ave

2593-2595 Frederick Douglass Blvd
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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 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 126 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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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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