
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Binghamton, NY from $400 (51 Rentals)
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19 Edwards St

31 Court St

58 Conklin Ave

100 Walnut St

36 Grace St
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101 Court St

1310 Vestal Ave

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33 Fayette St

19 Spruce St

32 Virgil St

24 Centenary St
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28 Prescott Rd

54 Mary St

30 Riverside Dr

77 Colfax Ave

171.5 Murray St
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234 Grand Ave

184 Grand Ave, Unit 1F

Mountain Shadow Apartments

258 Grand Ave

59 Ethel St
Binghamton, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Binghamton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Binghamton Studio Apartments | $1,387 | $800 | $2,600 |
Cheap Binghamton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,168 | $480 | $2,300 |
Cheap Binghamton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,453 | $775 | $3,400 |
Cheap Binghamton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $1,150 | $2,200 |
Cheap Binghamton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,696 | $600 | $2,800 |
Binghamton 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,643 | $2,200 | $3,250 |
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Binghamton, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Binghamton, NY
Pricing Updated: 07/02/2025Current apartment rentals in the Binghamton, NY area range in price from $480 to $3,400 with an overall median price of $2,469. The three Binghamton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Center City at $725, Eastside Binghamton at $725, and Northside Binghamton at $480. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Binghamton Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Center City | $2,200 | $725 | 5 |
Eastside Binghamton | $2,200 | $725 | 16 |
Northside Binghamton | $2,287 | $480 | 43 |
Southside East Binghamton | $2,287 | $725 | 20 |
Ely Park | $2,750 | $480 | 49 |
First Ward | $2,750 | $480 | 12 |
Westside Binghamton | $2,812 | $480 | 34 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Chenango Place | 4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom | 4BR,4BA | $881 |
Homer/Belden | 66F | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Mountain Shadow Apartments | Two Bedroom with Balcony Second Fl | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Legacy Bay Townhomes | Hudson | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Chenango Courtyard | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Binghamton, NY
As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Binghamton area is the $0.75 price per square foot 44 Cleveland Ave Model at 44 Cleveland Ave, Unit 3 in the in the East Choconut Center neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Binghamton apartment is the 163 W End Ave Model at 163 W End Ave, Unit A starting at $600 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the Southside Johnson City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Binghamton apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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44 Cleveland Ave, Unit 3 | 44 Cleveland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.75 |
163 W End Ave, Unit A | 163 W End Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.38 |
67 Schubert St, Unit 1 | 67 Schubert St | 3BR,1BA | $1.10 |
135 Helen St, Unit 1 | 135 Helen St | 3BR,1BA | $1.19 |
99 Grand Ave, Unit Apartement #2 | 99 Grand Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
33 College St, Unit B | 33 College St | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
77 Colfax Ave, Unit 1 | 77 Colfax Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Mountain Shadow Apartments | Two Bedroom with Balcony Second Fl | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
255 Main Street | Basement Unit | 3BR,1BA | $0.80 |
The Printing House | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.08 |
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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.
Best Local Schools in Binghamton, NY
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
Chenango Forks High School
Chenango Forks Middle School
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Getting Around Binghamton, NY
Walk Score®
62 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Binghamton Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Binghamton?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Binghamton is under $1,295.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Binghamton?
The cheapest apartment in Binghamton is Legacy Bay Townhomes which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Binghamton costs $2,469.
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.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Binghamton?
Cheap apartments in Binghamton have an average cost of $346 which is $2,123 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Binghamton.
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