1-Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Harlem Under $4,000

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.

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

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13 West 116th Street 5D

$3,395/mo
1 bed1 bath
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152 West 140th Street 4B

$2,801/mo
1 bed1 bath
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436 Street Nichlas Avenue 2

$2,804/mo
1 bed1 bath
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203 East 121st Street 406

$2,835/mo
1 bed1 bath
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2294 Frederick Douglass Boulevard 4B

$2,895/mo
1 bed1 bath
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140 West 123rd Street 2A

$2,895/mo
1 bed1 bath
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1890 Lex Avenue 9F

$2,900/mo
1 bed1 bath
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143 West 119th Street 2B

$2,950/mo
1 bed1 bath
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215 East 118th Street 2F

$2,950/mo
1 bed1 bath
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248 West 123rd Street 4

$2,950/mo
1 bed1 bath
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1787 Madison Avenue 506

$2,975/mo
1 bed1 bath
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116 East 116th Street 5B

$2,995/mo
1 bed1 bath
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2211 3rd Avenue 7L

$2,995/mo
1 bed1 bath
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HarlemLandlord
Craigslist

Harlem / Morningside

$2,995/mo
1 bed550 sqft
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190 West 134th Street 2

$3,000/mo
1 bed1 bath
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137 West 130th Street 3

$3,000/mo
1 bed1 bath
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HarlemLandlord
Craigslist

Harlem / Morningside, Harlem / Morningside

$3,100/mo
1 bed
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135 West 126th Street 3R

$3,195/mo
1 bed1 bath
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1856 Park Avenue 15C

$3,200/mo
1 bed1 bath
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166 West 123rd Street 3

$3,200/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 161 1-bedroom apartments for rent in Harlem under $4,000/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 $3,007 and a median of $2,895/month. Prices reflect 161 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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