2-Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Harlem Under $5,000

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.

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

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StreetEasy
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229 West 121st Street 2C

$3,835/mo
2 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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156 West 130th Street 2

$3,600/mo
2 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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221 East 117th Street PHA

$3,605/mo
2 bed2 bath
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StreetEasy
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215 West 116th Street 3A

$3,700/mo
2 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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56 West 127th Street 2B

$3,749/mo
2 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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161 West 133rd Street 2B

$3,750/mo
2 bed1 bath
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2211 3rd Avenue 6D

$3,750/mo
2 bed2 bath
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StreetEasy
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143 West 117th Street 3

$3,795/mo
2 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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223 West 138th Street 5

$3,800/mo
2 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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2211 3rd Avenue 2A

$3,800/mo
2 bed2 bath
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HarlemMgmt Co.
StreetEasy
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114 West 116th Street 1

$3,800/mo
2 bed1 bath
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HarlemMgmt Co.
StreetEasy
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325 Lenox Avenue 4N

$1,800/mo
2 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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2212 Frederick Douglass Boulevard 2D

$3,965/mo
2 bed1 bath
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StreetEasy
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60 West 125th Street 1104A

$3,995/mo
2 bed1 bath
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HarlemMgmt Co.
StreetEasy
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204 West 140th Street 1E

$3,995/mo
2 bed1 bath
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HarlemLandlord
Craigslist

Harlem / Morningside

$3,999/mo
2 bed
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StreetEasy
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228 West 138th Street 1

$4,000/mo
2 bed1 bath
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HarlemLandlord
Craigslist

Greenwood Heights

$4,000/mo
2 bed
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HarlemBroker
StreetEasy
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336 East 112th Street 710

$4,000/mo
2 bed2 bath
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StreetEasy
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365 West 126th Street 1R

$4,000/mo
2 bed2 bath
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Frequently asked

How many 2-bedroom apartments are available in Harlem right now?

As of May 18, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 190 2-bedroom apartments for rent in Harlem under $5,000/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, and more.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom in Harlem?

Among current Rentomatics listings, 2-bedroom apartments in Harlem start at $1,800/month, with an average of $3,453 and a median of $3,400/month. Prices reflect 190 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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