Studio Apartments for Rent in Harlem Under $2,500

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.

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

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HarlemBroker
StreetEasy
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163 West 126th Street 2

$2,500/mo
Studio1 bath
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HarlemBroker
StreetEasy
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137 West 137th Street 1B

$1,775/mo
Studio1 bath
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HarlemBroker
StreetEasy
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206 West 132nd Street 3D

$1,925/mo
Studio1 bath
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HarlemBroker
StreetEasy
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53 Saint Nicholas Avenue 1A

$1,950/mo
Studio1 bath
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HarlemBroker
StreetEasy
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48 West 138th Street 3O

$1,995/mo
Studio1 bath
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HarlemBroker
StreetEasy
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1797 Lexington Avenue 2F

$2,000/mo
Studio1 bath
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HarlemBroker
StreetEasy
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52 West 125th Street 3R

$2,000/mo
Studio1 bath
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HarlemMgmt Co.
StreetEasy
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67 West 126th Street 3

$2,000/mo
Studio1 bath
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HarlemBroker
StreetEasy
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152 West 124th Street 502

$2,073/mo
Studio1 bath
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HarlemBroker
StreetEasy
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136 West 129th Street 3A

$2,200/mo
Studio1 bath
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HarlemLandlord
Craigslist

Harlem / Morningside, Harlem / Morningside

$2,200/mo
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HarlemBroker
StreetEasy
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200 West 123rd Street 5B

$2,350/mo
Studio1 bath
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HarlemBroker
StreetEasy
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10 West 132nd Street 4A

$2,350/mo
Studio1 bath
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HarlemMgmt Co.
StreetEasy
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220 West 122nd Street 1J

$2,400/mo
Studio1 bath
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HarlemBroker
StreetEasy
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80 Saint Nicholas Avenue 4D

$2,400/mo
Studio1 bath
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HarlemBroker
StreetEasy
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152 East 118th Street 4F

$2,400/mo
Studio1 bath
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HarlemBroker
StreetEasy
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223 West 138th Street 4

$2,450/mo
Studio1 bath
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HarlemBroker
StreetEasy
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3 West 128th Street 1A

$2,450/mo
Studio1 bath
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HarlemBroker
StreetEasy
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249 West 131st Street 1A

$1,695/mo
Studio1 bath
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HarlemBroker
StreetEasy
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30 West 141st Street 16B

$2,100/mo
Studio1 bath
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Frequently asked

How many studios are available in Harlem right now?

As of May 18, 2026, Rentomatics tracks 33 studios for rent in Harlem under $2,500/month. Listings refresh every 3 hours from StreetEasy, Craigslist, Nooklyn, Zumper, CityRealty, and more.

What is the rent for a studio in Harlem?

Among current Rentomatics listings, studios in Harlem start at $1,695/month, with an average of $2,190 and a median of $2,200/month. Prices reflect 33 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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