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2496-2498 Frederick Douglass Blvd
2496-2498 Frederick Douglass BlvdNew York, NY 10030
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY from $400 (34 Rentals)
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2593-2595 Frederick Douglass Blvd
2593-2595 Frederick Douglass BlvdNew York, NY 10030
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Harlem, New York, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Harlem?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlem Studio Apartments | $2,584 | $2,000 | $3,770 |
| Harlem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,832 | $1,000 | $4,973 |
| Harlem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,730 | $1,000 | $8,415 |
| Harlem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,537 | $1,000 | $8,636 |
| Harlem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,396 | $2,105 | $10,000+ |
| Harlem 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,732 | $4,995 | $9,000 |
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There are currently 34 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY.
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Cheapest Available Harlem Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Harlem area of New York, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at The Reserve priced from $1,855. 2496-2498 Frederick Douglass Blvd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,321. Here are the most affordable Harlem apartments for rent in New York, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve | 4 Bed 2 Bath - B | 4BR,2BA | $1,855 |
| 2496-2498 Frederick Douglass Blvd | 2B | 1BR,1BA | $2,321 |
| 200 W 149th St | 200 W 149th St. New York, NY 10039-2867 | 2BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| 204 W 149th St | 1A | Studio,1BA | $2,739 |
| 45 Tiemann Place | 1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,800 |
| The Smile | Studio RH Kitchen | 1BR,1BA | $3,000 |
| 8 E 118th St | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3,300 |
| 281 Edgecombe Ave | Apt line 7 | 3BR,2BA | $3,360 |
| 2 St Nicholas Terrace | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3,700 |
| The River Cliff | Apartment 02G | 2BR,2BA | $3,999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harlem, NY
As of August 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harlem area is the $2.22 price per square foot Garden Model at 428 W 147th St in the in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood starting from $5,999. The second greatest value Harlem apartment is the Apt line 7 Model at 281 Edgecombe Ave starting at $3,360 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the Bergen County Waterfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harlem apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 428 W 147th St | Garden | 4BR,3.5BA | $2.22 |
| 281 Edgecombe Ave | Apt line 7 | 3BR,2BA | $2.66 |
| The Reserve | 4 Bed 2 Bath - B | 4BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| 2 St Nicholas Terrace | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| 2566 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard | Apts | 3BR,2.5BA | $4.48 |
| 200 W 149th St | 200 W 149th St. New York, NY 10039-2867 | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| 204 W 149th St | 1A | Studio ,1BA | $3.04 |
| 2496-2498 Frederick Douglass Blvd | 2B | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| 182 Claremont Avenue | 2 BR, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $5.00 |
| 45 Tiemann Place | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $5.14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Harlem Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Harlem?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Harlem is under $3,999.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harlem?
The cheapest apartment in Harlem is 2496-2498 Frederick Douglass Blvd which is listed at $2,321, while the average apartment in Harlem costs $6,600.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 6 regular apartments in 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 Harlem?
Cheap apartments in Harlem have an average cost of $968 which is $5,632 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harlem.
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