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property at 631 Commonwealth Ave
$1,950

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property at 98-20 62nd Dr
$1,900 - $2,000
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98-20 62nd Dr

QueensNY11374
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property at 61-35 98th St
$2,100 - $2,500
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61-35 98th St

QueensNY11374
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property at 11202 Northern Blvd
$2,200

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Base Rent$2,200

Total Monthly Price$2,200
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 15

11202 Northern Blvd, Unit 3d

11202 Northern Blvd
CoronaNY11368
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East Elmhurst, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Elmhurst Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Elmhurst, NY is a Studio unit found at Woodside Central in the Northwestern Queens neighborhood priced from $2,430. 41-32 53rd Street in the Northwestern Queens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Elmhurst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodside CentralStudioStudio,1BA$2,430
41-32 53rd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$2,650
The AlexanderS02: Res 8-27QStudio,1BA$2,940

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

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Elmhurst area is the $2.75 price per square foot 3156 31st St Model at 3156 31st St, Unit 4 in the in the Ditmars Steinway neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value East Elmhurst apartment is the 3223 105th St Model at 3223 105th St, Unit 3223 105 St starting at $2,600 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the North Corona 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.
3156 31st St, Unit 43156 31st St3BR,2BA$2.75
3223 105th St, Unit 3223 105 St3223 105th St2BR,2BA$1.30
2431 43rd St, Unit 22431 43rd St3BR,1BA$3.21
31-48 48th St, Unit 331-48 48th St3BR,1.5BA$3.54
6125 97th St, Unit 2B6125 97th St2BR,1BA$3.00
2136 47th St, Unit 22136 47th St2BR,1BA$3.67
4305 49th St, Unit 24305 49th St2BR,1BA$3.75
85-24 57th Ave, Unit Beaubourg85-24 57th Ave1BR,1BA$2.72
1829 26th Ave, Unit 31829 26th Ave1BR,1BA$3.82
2116 24th St, Unit 3rd FL2116 24th St1BR,1BA$3.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about East Elmhurst

What type of rentals are currently available in East Elmhurst?

There are currently 4959 Apartments for Rent in East Elmhurst, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,750 to $10,000. There are also 115 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Elmhurst ranging from $1,200 to $6,900.

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 $1,200 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,323.

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 $3,000 to $5,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $5,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,575 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,200.

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