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The cheapest apartments for rent in Harlem, New York City

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Published on October 30, 2019
The cheapest apartments for rent in Harlem, New York City137 W. 137th St. | Photo: Zumper

It can be challenging to find a quality spot for a reasonable price when on the hunt for a new spot to live. So what does the budget price on a rental in Harlem look like these days — and what might you get for the price?

Walk Score indicates that the neighborhood is a "walker's paradise," is convenient for biking and has excellent transit. It also features median rents for a one bedroom that hover around $2,076, compared to a $2,720 one-bedroom median for New York City as a whole.

A look at local listings in Harlem via rental sites Zumper and Apartment Guide yields a look at what budget-minded apartment seekers can expect to find in this New York City neighborhood.

Read on for the cheapest listings available right now. (Note: Prices and availability are subject to change.)

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137 W. 137th St.

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Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 137 W. 137th St., is listed for $1,650/month.

The apartment features hardwood flooring. The building offers on-site laundry and an elevator. Pet lovers are in luck: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Future tenants needn't worry about a leasing fee.

(See the complete listing here.)

673 St. Nicholas Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Here's a studio apartment at 673 St. Nicholas Ave., which is also going for $1,650/month.

The building offers on-site laundry and an elevator. The apartment has hardwood flooring. Pet owners, take heed: This rental is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The rental doesn't require a leasing fee.

(See the full listing here.)

Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and West 140th Street

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Photo: Zumper

Then there's this studio apartment at Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and West 140th Street. It, too, is listed at $1,650/month.

The apartment has hardwood flooring, central heating and stainless steel appliances. For those with furry friends in tow, this rental is pet-friendly. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the listing here.)

48 W. 138th St.

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Photo: Zumper

This studio condo, situated at 48 W. 138th St., is listed for $1,695/month.

The unit has a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Neither cats nor dogs are welcome. Amenities offered in the building include a gym, additional storage space and on-site laundry. Look out for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the listing here.)


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