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100 Walnut St

BinghamtonNY13905
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65 Lake Ave

BinghamtonNY13905

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1140 Vestal Ave

BinghamtonNY13903
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77 Colfax Ave

BinghamtonNY13905
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Lincoln Presidential
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Presidential

50 Main StBinghamton, NY 13905
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32 Edwards St
1 Bedroom Apartments

32 Edwards St

32 Edwards StBinghamton, NY 13905

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171 Helen St
1 Bedroom Apartments

171 Helen St

171 Helen StBinghamton, NY 13905
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52 Orton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

52 Orton Ave

52 Orton AveBinghamton, NY 13905
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11 Arthur St
Studio Apartments

11 Arthur St

11 Arthur StBinghamton, NY 13905
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89 Park Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

89 Park Ave

89 Park AveBinghamton, NY 13903
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Webster Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Court

1-21 Webster CtBinghamton, NY 13903
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81 State St.
2 to 10 Bedroom Apartments

81 State St.

81 State StBinghamton, NY 13901
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204 Grand Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

204 Grand Avenue

196-204 Grand AveJohnson City, NY 13790
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58 Floral Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

58 Floral Ave

58 Floral AveJohnson City, NY 13790

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17 Broad St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 Broad St.

17 Broad StJohnson City, NY 13790
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59 Allen St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

59 Allen St.

59 Allen StJohnson City, NY 13790

Binghamton, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Binghamton, NY

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Binghamton, NY area range in price from $425 to $6,400 with an overall median price of $2,857. The three Binghamton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Center City at $425, First Ward at $650, and Eastside Binghamton at $425. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Binghamton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Center City$850$4254
First Ward$1,300$6502
Eastside Binghamton$1,400$4255
Southside East Binghamton$3,550$42510
Ely Park$4,200$60022
Northside Binghamton$4,350$42526
Westside Binghamton$4,350$60023

Cheapest Available Binghamton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Binghamton, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at Chenango Place in the Westside Binghamton neighborhood priced from $881. Homer/Belden in the Ely Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Binghamton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chenango Place4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$881
Homer/Belden66FStudio,1BA$950
Mountain Shadow ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Balcony Second Fl2BR,1BA$1,025
Clayton Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Legacy Bay TownhomesHudson1BR,1BA$1,125
Chenango Courtyard2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Binghamton, NY

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Binghamton area is the $1.10 price per square foot 67 Schubert St Model at 67 Schubert St, Unit 1 in the in the Floral Park neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Binghamton apartment is the 43 Mendelssohn St Model at 43 Mendelssohn St, Unit 1ST FLOOR starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Westside Binghamton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Binghamton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
67 Schubert St, Unit 167 Schubert St3BR,1BA$1.10
43 Mendelssohn St, Unit 1ST FLOOR43 Mendelssohn St3BR,1BA$1.23
23 Rutherford St, Unit 2nd floor23 Rutherford St3BR,1BA$1.00
3 Duffy Ct, Unit 843 Duffy Ct2BR,1BA$1.14
72 Park Ave, Unit Apt172 Park Ave2BR,1BA$1.31
Mountain Shadow ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Balcony Second Fl2BR,1BA$1.03
253 Oak St, Unit 2253 Oak St3BR,1BA$1.20
255 Main StreetBasement Unit3BR,1BA$0.80
The Printing HouseC13BR,2BA$1.10
208 Main St, Unit #5208 Main St1BR,1BA$1.30

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Binghamton Overview

Binghamton is an upstate city located at the confluence of Chenango and Susquehanna rivers in New York. With apartments within and around the city, residents can rest assured of the convenient access to the city and other major towns. Binghamton is home to restaurants with diverse dining options including Chinese and Japanese cuisines. Living in Binghamton apartments also ensures unlimited access to vibrant arts and cultural events throughout the year, recreation facilities, and nature’s best climatic conditions.

Why live in Binghamton, NY?

Living in Binghamton apartments is a great idea because it has foodie destinations that host diverse and multicultural food joints such as the iconic Spiedie Sub. It is home to several artistic and photographic galleries that contribute to the rich historical heritage. Recreation, culture, education, and entertainment are top notch, it’s conveniently located within driving distance of many large metropolitan areas of New York City, Philadelphia, Washington D.C, Boston, Cleveland, and Toronto. The force behind its revitalization lies in the continued concentration of high-tech firms, healthcare, and education facilities such as Binghamton University.

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Getting Around Binghamton, NY

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62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Binghamton Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Binghamton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Binghamton Apartment is $1,100 at Clayton Village Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Binghamton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Binghamton is starting from $1,025 at Mountain Shadow Apartments.

What is the most affordable Binghamton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Binghamton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Chenango Place and starts from $947.

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