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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Hardwood floors
- Ceiling fans
Location
253 W 134th St, New York, NY 10030, USA|Central Harlem
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Property Overview
Located in a vibrant community with diverse age groups, this property features hardwood floors and ceiling fans. With top-rated schools nearby and a high value for money compared to other local options, it supports an active social life and environmental sustainability, boasting accessibility to parks and transit options. Additionally, amenities such as fitness facilities and pet-friendly resources enhance its appeal.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- More space
- Elementary school nearby
Great for
Eco living
Social life
Pet owners
Amenities for 253 W 134th St, Central Harlem
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Balcony |
| Baseboard | Ceiling Fan |
| Fireplace | Hardwood Floor |
| On Street | View |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Garbage Disposal |
| In-Unit Laundry | Washer and Dryer |
Tech
| Cable Ready |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Fitness Center |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Outdoor Space |
| Swimming Pool | Tennis Courts |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Dog policy
| Allowed |
|---|
Cat policy
| Allowed |
|---|
Contact for more information on pet policy.
Parking
| Assigned Parking | Contact for Price |
|---|
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About 253 W 134th St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 30% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Central Harlem.
1 BEDROOM APARTMENT AVAILABLE! MOVE-IN DATE: ASAP LOCATION: West 134th Street and Frederick Douglass Blvd SPACIOUS No frills 1 Bedroom apartment in a walk up (3rd floor)! Central Harlem: Conveniently near 2 subway stations, many restaurants, stores, and parks! Rich with history that will have you enjoy part of NYC's culture! Amenities include: TONS OF NATURAL LIGHTING HARDWOOD FLOORS CEILING FANS
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 253 W 134th St compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 264 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.2 mile away
- Fireplace
- Upgraded in-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
- Pet friendly
- This property allows pets
Address details
| Neighborhood | Central Harlem |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 10030 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Central Harlem
1-bedroom apartments at 253 W 134th St cost about 30% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in New York.
Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Central Harlem
New York
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $4,241 |
| October 2023 | $4,270 |
| November 2023 | $4,251 |
| December 2023 | $4,115 |
| January 2024 | $4,042 |
| February 2024 | $4,200 |
| March 2024 | $4,203 |
| April 2024 | $4,291 |
| May 2024 | $4,197 |
| June 2024 | $4,291 |
| July 2024 | $4,388 |
| August 2024 | $4,499 |
| September 2024 | $4,501 |
| October 2024 | $4,500 |
| November 2024 | $4,340 |
| December 2024 | $4,198 |
| January 2025 | $4,274 |
| February 2025 | $4,317 |
| March 2025 | $4,475 |
| April 2025 | $4,614 |
| May 2025 | $4,617 |
| June 2025 | $4,574 |
| July 2025 | $4,360 |
| August 2025 | $4,392 |
| September 2025 | $4,450 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $2,633 |
| October 2023 | $2,607 |
| November 2023 | $2,573 |
| December 2023 | $2,502 |
| January 2024 | $2,495 |
| February 2024 | $2,405 |
| March 2024 | $2,374 |
| April 2024 | $2,539 |
| May 2024 | $2,657 |
| June 2024 | $2,739 |
| July 2024 | $2,636 |
| August 2024 | $2,660 |
| September 2024 | $2,687 |
| October 2024 | $2,706 |
| November 2024 | $2,699 |
| December 2024 | $2,775 |
| January 2025 | $2,779 |
| February 2025 | $2,746 |
| March 2025 | $2,965 |
| April 2025 | $2,997 |
| May 2025 | $2,957 |
| June 2025 | $2,862 |
| July 2025 | $2,941 |
| August 2025 | $2,842 |
| September 2025 | $2,700 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 253 W 134th St
Teachers College Community School
168 morningside ave
new york, NY, 10027
PK, K-8Public
B-
P.S. 175 - Henry H. Garnet
175 w 134th st
new york, NY, 10030
PK, K-5Public
C
PS 368 The William Lynch School
1750 amsterdam ave
new york, NY, 10031
PK, K-5Public
C+
Thurgood Marshall Academy Lower School
276 w 151st st
new york, NY, 10039
K-5Public
B-
River East Elementary School
2351 1st ave
new york, NY, 10035
PK, K-5Public
B-
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Neighborhood
Central Harlem | New York, NY
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Lively and energetic
You’ll be in the heart of the action in this bustling and vibrant area with plenty of shopping, nightlife, and culture.
Getting around New York near 253 W 134th St
Walking
10/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
4/10
Roads are accessible, but parking may be a challenge.
Cycling
7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
10/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.
Points of interest for 253 W 134th St, New York
Groceries
10/10
At least one supermarket within a 5-minute walk
Shopping
9/10
Exceptional variety of shops within a few minutes’ walk
Cafes
8/10
Several cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
9/10
Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Parks
10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk
Nightlife
7/10
Several bars within a few minutes’ walk
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