Cheap Homes for Rent in East Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY from $1,100 (54 Rentals)

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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 $1,855. Third at Bankside has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,799. Here are the most affordable East Harlem apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - B4BR,2BA$1,855
Third at BanksideSKStudio,1BA$2,799
Estela PropertiesStudioStudio,1BA$2,975
The SmileStudio RH Kitchen1BR,1BA$3,000
Maven1 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$3,049
8 E 118th St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3,300
The Highgate1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Harlem, NY

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Harlem area is the $1.77 price per square foot 4 Bed 2 Bath - B Model at The Reserve in the in the Uptown neighborhood starting from $1,855. The second greatest value East Harlem apartment is the 2 Bed / 2 Bath Model at 166 East 88th Street starting at $5,900 with a $5.90 price per square foot in the Upper East Side 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.
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - B4BR,2BA$1.77
166 East 88th Street2 Bed / 2 Bath2BR,2BA$5.90
2099 5th Ave, Unit 22099 5th Ave2BR,1BA$3.85
Estela PropertiesSignature 22BR,2BA$5.66
335 E 100th St, Unit 2202335 E 100th St3BR,2BA$4.18
1960 Madison Ave, Unit #21960 Madison Ave2BR,1BA$3.44
The Highgate1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$7.14
Maven1 Bed/1 Bath-A61BR,1BA$7.00
The SmileStudio TerraceStudio ,1BA$6.88
Third at BanksideSAStudio ,1BA$7.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Harlem

What type of rentals are currently available in East Harlem?

There are currently 3736 Apartments for Rent in East Harlem, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $27,000. There are also 313 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Harlem ranging from $1,100 to $40,000.

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 $1,100 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,951.

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 $1,300 to $27,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $16,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,004.

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