1-Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Harlem Under $3,500

Harlem has rich cultural history, beautiful brownstones, and an increasingly vibrant food and arts scene. Rents are more affordable than most of Manhattan, and the A/B/C/D and 2/3 trains provide great access.

124 listings available — updated May 18, 2026, refreshed every 3 hours

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StreetEasy
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2297 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard 2

$2,500/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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13 West 116th Street 5A

$3,495/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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237 West 123rd Street 3

$3,250/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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2235 Fifth Avenue 6A

$2,350/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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152 West 140th Street 4B

$2,801/mo
1 bed1 bath
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HarlemLandlord
Craigslist

Harlem / Morningside

$2,995/mo
1 bed550 sqft
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HarlemLandlord
Craigslist

Harlem / Morningside, Harlem / Morningside

$3,100/mo
1 bed
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StreetEasy
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137 West 130th Street 3

$3,000/mo
1 bed1 bath
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HarlemLandlord
Craigslist

East Harlem

$2,600/mo
1 bed
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StreetEasy
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69 East 125th Street 11D

$3,395/mo
1 bed1 bath
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HarlemLandlord
Craigslist

Harlem / Morningside, Harlem / Morningside

$2,600/mo
1 bed
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HarlemBroker
StreetEasy
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215 East 118th Street 2F

$2,950/mo
1 bed1 bath
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HarlemLandlord
Craigslist

Harlem / Morningside

$2,300/mo
1 bed
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HarlemMgmt Co.
StreetEasy
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146 West 120th Street 4A

$2,575/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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40 West 135th Street 03A

$2,800/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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168 West 136th Street 5E

$3,400/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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81 West 127th Street 3A

$2,200/mo
1 bed1 bath
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HarlemMgmt Co.
StreetEasy
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124 East 117th Street 2G

$2,695/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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2294 Frederick Douglass Boulevard 4B

$2,895/mo
1 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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15 West 139th Street 7H

$2,800/mo
1 bed1 bath
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Frequently asked

How many 1-bedroom apartments are available in Harlem right now?

As of May 18, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 124 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Harlem under $3,500/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, and more.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom in Harlem?

Among current Rentomatics listings, 1-bedroom apartments in Harlem start at $1,820/month, with an average of $2,785 and a median of $2,790/month. Prices reflect 124 active listings updated May 18, 2026.

How often are Rentomatics listings updated?

Rentomatics refreshes listings every 3 hours by scraping StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, Compass, Douglas Elliman, and OpenIgloo. Stale listings are removed within 5 days of last sighting.

Does Rentomatics show broker fees?

Yes. Every Rentomatics listing displays whether a broker fee applies, and users can filter to show only no-fee apartments. Broker fee status is inferred from listing source metadata when not explicitly provided.

What is Harlem like?

Harlem has rich cultural history, beautiful brownstones, and an increasingly vibrant food and arts scene. Rents are more affordable than most of Manhattan, and the A/B/C/D and 2/3 trains provide great access.

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