Cheap Apartments for Rent in Binghamton, NY from $400 (89 Rentals)

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4 Truesdell St, Unit 2R
$700
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$700

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

4 Truesdell St, Unit 2R

4 Truesdell StBinghamton, NY 13901
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property at 64 Louisa St

$900 - $1,700

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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64 Louisa St

BinghamtonNY13904

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property at 3 Norton Dr

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

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3 Norton Dr

BinghamtonNY13905
property at 15 High St

$1,100 - $1,300

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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15 High St

BinghamtonNY13903
property at 9 Kattelville Rd

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

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9 Kattelville Rd

BinghamtonNY13901
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4 Highland Ave, Unit 1
$1,150
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$1,150

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

4 Highland Ave, Unit 1

4 Highland AveBinghamton, NY 13905
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property at 292 Robinson St

$1,200

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$1,200

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292 Robinson St, Unit apt 1

292 Robinson St
BinghamtonNY13904
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43 Margaret St, Unit 2R
$1,200
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$1,200

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

43 Margaret St, Unit 2R

43 Margaret StBinghamton, NY 13905
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Lincoln Presidential
Studio to 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 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11 Arthur St

11 Arthur StBinghamton, NY 13905
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Crandall Hall Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Crandall Hall Apartments

2 Crandall 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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Binghamton, NY

Pricing Updated: 06/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Binghamton, NY area range in price from $525 to $16,800 with an overall median price of $7,122. The three Binghamton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are First Ward at $650, Westside Binghamton at $525, and Ely Park at $525. 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$1,657$65010
Westside Binghamton$4,800$52539
Ely Park$4,900$52553
Northside Binghamton$4,900$52543
Southside East Binghamton$5,400$52523
Center City$11,400$60010
Eastside Binghamton$16,800$60015

Cheapest Available Binghamton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Binghamton, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at 30 Griswold in the Ely Park neighborhood priced from $950. Mountain Shadow Apartments in the North Johnson City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Binghamton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
30 Griswold2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$950
Mountain Shadow ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Balcony Second Fl2BR,1BA$1,025
4 Livingston St1 Bd/ 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,100
198 Court St2x1 - Fully Furnished2BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Binghamton, NY

As of June 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Binghamton area is the $0.63 price per square foot 11 North St Model at 11 North St, Unit 1 in the in the Westside Binghamton neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Binghamton apartment is the 9 Cedar St Model at 9 Cedar St, Unit 1 starting at $2,200 with a $0.67 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.
11 North St, Unit 111 North St4BR,2BA$0.63
9 Cedar St, Unit 19 Cedar St4BR,2BA$0.67
99 Chapin St, Unit 199 Chapin St3BR,1BA$0.98
44 Cleveland Ave, Unit 344 Cleveland Ave3BR,1BA$0.68
248 Main St, Unit Apartment 2248 Main St2BR,1BA$1.00
156 West End Ave156 West End Ave1BR,1BA$0.43
255 Main Street4 Bedroom 2 Bath4BR,2BA$0.61
4 King Ave, Unit 14 King Ave3BR,1BA$1.13
51 Grand Ave, Unit 51 Grand Ave 2nd floor51 Grand Ave2BR,1BA$1.21
Mountain Shadow ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Balcony Second Fl2BR,1BA$1.03

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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 $1,100, while the average apartment in Binghamton costs $7,122.

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 18 regular apartments in Binghamton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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