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Brand New ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 3

Brand New ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 4

Brand New ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 8

Welcoming ROOM at The Parkside House, Unit 2

Charming ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 5

Brand New ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 10

Charming ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 8

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit B
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Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit B

Charming ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Adorable ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Cute ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 2

Harmonious ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Adorable ROOM at The Lenox House, Unit 1

Harmonious ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 4

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

Absolutely ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Prime ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Chic ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Chic ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Harmonious ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 2

Cute ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 1

Cute ROOM at The Clark House, Unit 4

Adorable ROOM at The Lenox House, Unit 2

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit D
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Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit C

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit D

Room in Shared 5 bed/2 bath home, Unit 1B

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 3 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

Welcoming ROOM at The Parkside House, Unit 3

Charming ROOM at The Apollo House, Unit 11

Welcoming ROOM at The Parkside House, Unit 1
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Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit D

Room in Shared 4 bed/1 bath home, Unit A

Contemporary ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 1

Enchanting ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 1

Contemporary ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 1

Amazing ROOM at The Lexington House, Unit 1

Adorable ROOM at The Lenox House, Unit 3

Room in Shared 4 bed/2 bath home, Unit B

Room in Shared 2 bed/1 bath home, Unit A
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 | $3,838 | $2,300 | $6,750 |
| East Harlem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,522 | $2,500 | $7,666 |
| East Harlem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,986 | $2,400 | $9,378 |
| East Harlem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,990 | $3,995 | $10,000+ |
| East Harlem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,309 | $1,606 | $5,995 |
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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 $3,430.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Harlem?
The cheapest apartment in East Harlem is Third at Bankside which is listed at $2,801, while the average apartment in East Harlem costs $6,036.
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 5 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 $323 which is $5,713 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Harlem.
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