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property at 631 Commonwealth Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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property at 63-60 102nd St

$2,150 - $3,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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63-60 102nd St

QueensNY11374

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property at 59-16 Woodside Ave

$2,200

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$2,200

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$2,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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59-16 Woodside Ave

QueensNY11377

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property at 21-24 29th St

$2,450

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$2,450

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$2,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 15

21-24 29th St

QueensNY11105
property at 1312 130th St

$2,500

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$2,500

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1312 130th St

College PointNY11356

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East Elmhurst, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Elmhurst Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodside CentralStudioStudio,1BA$2,430
41-32 53rd StreetUnit 12Studio,1BA$2,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Elmhurst, NY and Nearby

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Elmhurst area is the $2.97 price per square foot Three Beds, Two Bath Model at LeFrak City in the in the LeFrak City neighborhood starting from $3,800. The second greatest value East Elmhurst apartment is the 1816 21st Dr Model at 1816 21st Dr, Unit 2F starting at $4,350 with a $3.63 price per square foot in the East Harlem neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Elmhurst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
LeFrak CityThree Beds, Two Bath3BR,2BA$2.97
1816 21st Dr, Unit 2F1816 21st Dr2BR,2BA$3.63
2710 Parsons Blvd, Unit Unit12710 Parsons Blvd1BR,1BA$0.80
10602 Astoria Blvd, Unit 31-09 A10602 Astoria Blvd2BR,2BA$2.80
699 Prospect Ave, Unit Unit #4699 Prospect Ave3BR,1BA$2.95
4830 91st Pl, Unit 14830 91st Pl3BR,1BA$3.50
2503 23rd St, Unit A2503 23rd St2BR,1BA$3.76
6011 44th Ave, Unit Basement6011 44th Ave1BR,1BA$3.11
6710 52nd Rd, Unit 26710 52nd Rd1BR,1BA$2.85
6284 Austin St, Unit A6284 Austin St1BR,1BA$3.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Elmhurst

What type of rentals are currently available in East Elmhurst?

There are currently 4937 Apartments for Rent in East Elmhurst, NY with pricing that ranges from $800 to $6,200. There are also 127 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Elmhurst ranging from $1,600 to $7,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Elmhurst?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Elmhurst ranges from $1,600 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,517.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Elmhurst?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Elmhurst range from $2,600 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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