Cheap Apartments for Rent in Binghamton, NY from $400 (116 Rentals)

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property at 72 Walnut St

$550

6 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

72 Walnut St

BinghamtonNY13905
property at 6 Seminary Ave

$600

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$600
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$600

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

6 Seminary Ave

BinghamtonNY13905
property at 156 Oak St

$600

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

156 Oak St

BinghamtonNY13905
property at 92 Walnut St

$625

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$625
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$625

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

92 Walnut St

BinghamtonNY13905

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property at 136 Court St

$800

4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 29

136 Court St

BinghamtonNY13901

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property at 28 Lydia St

$1,100 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 29

28 Lydia St

BinghamtonNY13905

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Binghamton, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/28/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Binghamton, NY area range in price from $475 to $9,300 with an overall median price of $2,802. The three Binghamton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are First Ward at $550, Eastside Binghamton at $675, and Center City at $675. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Binghamton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
First Ward$1,312$5508
Eastside Binghamton$1,589$6757
Center City$1,609$6752
Southside East Binghamton$2,954$47512
Ely Park$4,050$47526
Northside Binghamton$4,050$47522
Westside Binghamton$4,050$47520

Cheapest Available Binghamton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Binghamton, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Mountain Shadow Apartments in the North Johnson City neighborhood priced from $1,025. 4 Livingston St in the Southside West Binghamton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Binghamton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain Shadow ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Balcony Second Fl2BR,1BA$1,025
4 Livingston St1 Bd/ 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,200
198 Court St2x1 - Fully Furnished2BR,1BA$1,250
The River House0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,253

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Binghamton, NY

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Binghamton area is the $0.37 price per square foot 163 W End Ave Model at 163 W End Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Southside Johnson City neighborhood starting from $600. The second greatest value Binghamton apartment is the 56 Farr Ave Model at 56 Farr Ave, Unit 56 Farr Ave starting at $1,600 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the North Johnson City 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.
163 W End Ave, Unit 3163 W End Ave1BR,1BA$0.37
56 Farr Ave, Unit 56 Farr Ave56 Farr Ave3BR,1BA$1.07
29 Laurel Ave, Unit 229 Laurel Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.50
15 Minden Ave, Unit 215 Minden Ave3BR,1BA$0.98
253 Oak St, Unit 1253 Oak St3BR,1BA$1.08
1 Euclid Ave, Unit 1st floor1 Euclid Ave3BR,1BA$1.25
Mountain Shadow ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Balcony Second Fl2BR,1BA$1.03
141 Murray St, Unit 3141 Murray St3BR,1BA$0.48
255 Main StreetBasement Unit3BR,1BA$0.94
56 Clinton St, Unit 56 3R56 Clinton St1BR,1BA$1.45

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Binghamton Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Binghamton?

The cheapest apartment in Binghamton is 4 Livingston St which is listed at $1,200, while the average apartment in Binghamton costs $2,802.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Binghamton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 14 regular apartments in Binghamton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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