
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, NY from $1,200 (54 Rentals)


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111 STREET, Unit 1A

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60-51 55th St, Unit Basement

Cambridge Hall

Wyckoff

41-19 Gleane St

Dekalb Senior Citizen Residence 62+

Common Gates (Furnished Rooms)

6615 Wetherole St
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353 Linden St

Common Cypress (Furnished Rooms)

4310 49th St

68-07 Fresh Pond Rd

86-05 Forest Parkway

Common Evergreen

89th Street

1040 Bushwick Ave

42-25 65th Pl

3741 81st St
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35-51 94th street

43-09 31st Ave

Felipes building

43-17 49th St

89-15 102ND ST

3230 93rd St

90-04 69th Ave

83-46 118th St

75-06 Woodside Ave

59-16 Woodside Ave
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60-52 Madison St

31-57 44th St

99-65 64th Rd

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102-43 Corona Avenue

32-40 and 32-50 93rd Street

10252 67th Rd

Hampton Court

197 STOCKHOLM ST

891 63rd Dr
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88-11 63rd Dr

Carlton Plaza

The York Apartments

La Mesa Verde

34-10 84th Street

11019-19 72nd Rd

102-30 67th Ave

41-46 50th Street

30-99 47th St

8541-41 Abingdon Rd
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Elmhurst, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmhurst?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Studio Apartments | $2,984 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,955 | $1,200 | $9,237 |
| Elmhurst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,274 | $2,500 | $5,515 |
| Elmhurst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,598 | $2,800 | $4,695 |
| Elmhurst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,973 | $2,600 | $5,600 |
| Elmhurst 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,449 | $4,000 | $4,899 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmhurst Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Elmhurst?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Elmhurst is at Cara Terrace listed at $2,600.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment is $2,600 at Cara Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Elmhurst is starting from $2,600 at Cara Terrace.
What is the most affordable Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cara Terrace and starts from $2,600.
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