Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Harlem Neighborhood of New York, NY from $400 (35 Rentals)

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Lenox Terrace
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lenox Terrace

484 Lenox AveNew York, NY 10037
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1630-1636 Park Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1630-1636 Park Ave

1630-1636 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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The Balton Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Balton Apartments

340 St. Nicholas AveNew York, NY 10027
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Douglass Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Douglass Park

300 W 128th StNew York, NY 10027
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101-105 W 133rd St
Studio Apartments

101-105 W 133rd St

101-105 W 133rd StNew York, NY 10030
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463 W 159th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

463 W 159th St

463 W 159th StNew York, NY 10032
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1461 Amsterdam Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1461 Amsterdam Ave

1461 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10027
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Common Robinson
Studio to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Common Robinson

267 W 139th StNew York, NY 10030
Corporate Housing
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303-309 W 154th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

303-309 W 154th St

303-309 W 154th StNew York, NY 10039
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561 Lenox Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

561 Lenox Ave

561-567 Lenox AveNew York, NY 10037
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2335 First Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2335 First Ave

2335 First AveNew York, NY 10035
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Elevatored Apt. Building
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Elevatored Apt. Building

940 Saint Nicholas AveNew York, NY 10032
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337 W 138TH ST
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

337 W 138TH ST

337 W 138th StNew York, NY 10030
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3421-3425 Broadway
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

3421-3425 Broadway

3421-3425 BroadwayNew York, NY 10031
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137 W 137th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

137 W 137th St

137 W 137th StNew York, NY 10030
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RH 2546 7 AVE LP.
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

RH 2546 7 AVE LP.

2546-2548 Adam Clayton Powell Jr BlvdNew York, NY 10039

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627 W 142nd St
Studio Apartments

627 W 142nd St

627 W 142nd StNew York, NY 10031
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28 Macombs Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

28 Macombs Place

28 Macombs PlNew York, NY 10039
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236 E 118th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

236 E 118th St

236 E 118th StNew York, NY 10035
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57 W 127th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

57 W 127th St

57 W 127th StNew York, NY 10027
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531 W 151st St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

531 W 151st St

531 W 151st StNew York, NY 10031
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166 West 129th Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

166 West 129th Street

2167-2175 Adam Clayton Powell BlvdNew York, NY 10027
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417-421 W 120th St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

417-421 W 120th St

417-421 W 120th StNew York, NY 10027
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THE PARK GRANDEUR
1 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

THE PARK GRANDEUR

1694 Park AveNew York, NY 10035

Harlem, New York, NY Local Guide

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 $1,592. 1856 Park Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,521. Here are the most affordable Harlem apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ReserveFurnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (H3)4BR,2BA$1,592
1856 Park Avenue8GStudio,1BA$2,521
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,900
1440 Amsterdam AveStudioStudio,1BA$3,195
281 Edgecombe AveApt line 73BR,2BA$3,360
15 W 120 St1 BR, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,605
Avalon Morningside ParkS2Studio,1BA$4,155

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harlem, NY

As of December 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Harlem area is the $2.66 price per square foot Apt line 7 Model at 281 Edgecombe Ave in the in the Bergen County Waterfront neighborhood starting from $3,360. The second greatest value Harlem apartment is the 140 W 123rd St Model at 140 W 123rd St, Unit Apartment 3 starting at $3,000 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Uptown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Harlem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
281 Edgecombe AveApt line 73BR,2BA$2.66
140 W 123rd St, Unit Apartment 3140 W 123rd St1BR,1BA$2.73
Forten at Columbia3 Bedroom3BR,3BA$9.90
62 W 106th St3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$6.25
The Reserve2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom A2BR,2BA$5.20
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.83
Avalon Morningside ParkS2Studio ,1BA$7.67
124 W 117th St, Unit 2124 W 117th St1BR,1BA$3.49
1856 Park Avenue4JStudio ,1BA$5.36
136 W 117th St, Unit 3136 W 117th St2BR,1BA$9.52

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A Local Expert's Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in NYC

A Local Expert's guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the New York City area for affordable living. Find your perfect NYC Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Harlem, New York, NY

Ranked #43

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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 $4,155.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Harlem?

The cheapest apartment in Harlem is 1856 Park Avenue which is listed at $2,844, while the average apartment in Harlem costs $33,185.

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 2 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 $260 which is $32,925 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Harlem.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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