
Apartments for Rent in the East Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,200 (602 Rentals)


1440 Amsterdam Ave

Normandie Court

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1395 Lexington Ave

The Aspen

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176 E 95th St

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111 E 89th St

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8 West 119 St, Apt 4

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140 W 123rd St, Unit Apartment 3

1790 3rd Ave, Unit #703
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11 Hancock Pl, Unit 809

145 W 136th St

223 E 96th St

E 88 St

223 E 96th St

316 E 96th St

1794 1st Ave

2071 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd

334 E 100th St

326 E 100th St
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60 W 125th St

60 W 125th St

60 W 125th St

60 W 125th St

160 E 88th St

2100 2nd Ave

Lexington Avenue

1491 Lexington Ave

354 E 91st St
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E 100TH ST.

2100 Second Avenue

63 E 127th St

East 100th Street

16 E 116th St

2028 Second Avenue

18 W 125th St

3 E 124th St

217 E 96th St

East 106th Street
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1568 Lexington Ave

2025 2nd Ave

354 E 91st St

230 W 113th St

West 139th Street

333 E 91st St

333 E 91st St

East 100th Street

317 E 93rd St

28 W 125th St
East Harlem - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in New York
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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 | $3,730 | $2,300 | $5,739 |
| East Harlem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,192 | $2,218 | $8,146 |
| East Harlem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,130 | $2,160 | $10,000+ |
| East Harlem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,540 | $3,857 | $10,000+ |
| East Harlem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,291 | $1,608 | $5,995 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Harlem, New York, NY
Ranked #30
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in East Harlem, New York, NY
P.S. 102 Jacques Cartier
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Frequently Asked Questions about East Harlem
How much are Studio apartments in East Harlem?
There are currently 2,834 Studio Apartments in East Harlem with rent ranges from $2,300 to $5,739 with an average price of $3,730.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom East Harlem Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in East Harlem ranges from $2,218 to $8,146 with an average monthly rent of $4,192.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in East Harlem cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in East Harlem range from $2,160 to $10,420. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $5,130.
How expensive are East Harlem Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 606 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in East Harlem on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $3,857 to $14,036 - averaging $6,540 for the location.
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