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East Harlem, New York, NY Local Guide

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 $1,700. Estela Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,673. Here are the most affordable East Harlem apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - F4BR,2BA$1,700
Estela PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$2,673
Third at BanksideSKStudio,1BA$2,799
The SmileStudio LH KitchenStudio,1BA$2,900
Normandie CourtStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$3,795
The Highgate1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4,200
1214 Fifth AvenueStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$4,220
2 St Nicholas Terrace4 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$5,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Harlem, NY

As of June 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East 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 East Harlem apartment is the M2c Model at One East Harlem starting at $5,144 with a $4.84 price per square foot in the Uptown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East 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
One East HarlemM2c2BR,2BA$4.84
2 St Nicholas Terrace4 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$5.00
4 St Nicholas Terrace4 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$5.00
160 E 95th St, Unit 3A160 E 95th St3BR,1BA$5.50
166 East 88th Street2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$5.90
342 W 122nd St, Unit 2342 W 122nd St1BR,1BA$3.17
The Reserve2 Bed 1 Bath - C2BR,1BA$5.92
Estela PropertiesStudioStudio ,1BA$4.30
The SmileStudio RH KitchenStudio ,1BA$6.19

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Harlem

What type of rentals are currently available in East Harlem?

There are currently 3755 Apartments for Rent in East Harlem, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,670 to $28,000. There are also 249 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Harlem ranging from $1,225 to $42,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Harlem?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Harlem ranges from $1,225 to $42,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,174.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Harlem?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Harlem range from $3,100 to $28,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $18,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,225 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,700.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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The 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renting in New York City

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