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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 $1,855. 45 Tiemann Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here are the most affordable Harlem apartments for rent in New York, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - B4BR,2BA$1,855
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,400
The SmileStudio RH Kitchen1BR,1BA$3,000
542 West 153rd Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,076
8 E 118th St2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3,300
281 Edgecombe AveApt line 73BR,2BA$3,360
2 St Nicholas Terrace2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3,750
The River CliffApartment 02G2BR,2BA$4,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Harlem, NY

As of August 04, 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 305 W 112th St Model at 305 W 112th St, Unit 7D starting at $7,400 with a $6.17 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
305 W 112th St, Unit 7D305 W 112th St3BR,2BA$6.17
The Reserve4 Bed 2 Bath - H4BR,2BA$1.85
2 St Nicholas Terrace2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.75
1960 Madison Ave, Unit #21960 Madison Ave2BR,1BA$3.44
The River CliffApartment 02G2BR,2BA$5.91
130 W 132nd St, Unit Garden130 W 132nd St1BR,1BA$4.62
542 West 153rd Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.90
The SmileStudio TerraceStudio ,1BA$6.88
45 Tiemann Place1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$5.65

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harlem

What type of rentals are currently available in Harlem?

There are currently 3940 Apartments for Rent in Harlem, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $31,260. There are also 261 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Harlem ranging from $1,100 to $9,995.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Harlem ranges from $1,100 to $9,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,339.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Harlem range from $1,300 to $13,700, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,325 to $4,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,105.

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