New York/ Real Estate & Development
Published on June 03, 2020
The most affordable apartments for rent in Harlem, New York 67 W. 126th St. | Photo: Zumper

According to rental site Zumper, median rents for a one bedroom in Harlem are hovering around $2,015, compared to a $3,200 one-bedroom median for New York as a whole.

But how does the low-end pricing on a Harlem rental look these days — and what might you get for your money?

We took a look at local listings from Zumper and Apartment Guide to find out what price-conscious apartment seekers can expect to find in the neighborhood, which, according to Walk Score ratings, is a "walker's paradise," is quite bikeable and has excellent transit.

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

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67 W. 126th St.

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Listed at $1,650/month, this studio apartment, located at 67 W. 126th St., is 11.0% less than the $1,853/month median rent for a studio in Harlem.

The apartment features air conditioning, stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring. 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 complete listing here.)

344 W. 145th St.

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Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 344 W. 145th St., is also listed for $1,650/month.

Expect to find a renovated kitchen in the unit. Good news for pet lovers: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. The listing specifies a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(See the complete listing here.)

2300 Fifth Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

This studio apartment, situated at 2300 Fifth Ave., is listed for $1,725/month.

You'll find a dishwasher, hardwood flooring and a walk-in closet in the unit. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. The building features on-site laundry and assigned parking. Look out for a $100 broker's fee.

(See the listing here.)

405 Edgecombe Ave.

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And here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment at 405 Edgecombe Ave., which is going for $1,750/month.

The building features an elevator, on-site management and additional storage space. The apartment also has a dishwasher and hardwood flooring. Pet owners, inquire elsewhere: This spot doesn't allow cats or dogs. Expect a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(Check out the listing here.)

1885 Amsterdam Ave.

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Photo: Zumper

Over at 1885 Amsterdam Ave., there's this studio apartment, going for $1,775/month.

You'll see a dishwasher and high ceilings in the unit. Pet owners, take heed: This property is both dog-friendly and cat-friendly. Be prepared for a broker's fee equal to one month's rent.

(View the listing here.)


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