
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, NY Under $2,000 (64 Rentals)


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8518 Jamaica Ave, Unit 2

83-33 118th St, Unit 3C

111 STREET, Unit 1A

66-35 Grand Ave

44-14 Newtown Rd

40-05 Ithaca St

35-20 Leverich St
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6615 Wetherole St

111-56 76th Dr

3230 93rd St

Hampton Court

118-17 Union Turnpike

10252 67th Rd

69-11 Yellowstone Blvd

66-15 Thornton Place

41-19 Gleane St

353 Linden St
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68-07 Fresh Pond Rd

43-17 49th St

89-15 102ND ST

90-04 69th Ave

8541-41 Abingdon Rd

Node Weirfield

Cambridge Hall

Wyckoff

4310 49th St

Common Evergreen
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1040 Bushwick Ave

43-09 31st Ave

Felipes building

3741 81st St

35-51 94th street

89th Street

Dekalb Senior Citizen Residence 62+

86-05 Forest Parkway

Common Cypress (Furnished Rooms)

75-06 Woodside Ave
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83-46 118th St

Common Gates (Furnished Rooms)

42-25 65th Pl

59-16 Woodside Ave

31-57 44th St

99-65 64th Rd

32-40 and 32-50 93rd Street

60-52 Madison St

Calmar - No Broker Fee

102-43 Corona Avenue
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmhurst?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Studio Apartments | $2,931 | $1,600 | $10,000+ |
| Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,141 | $1,200 | $8,598 |
| Elmhurst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,501 | $2,500 | $7,059 |
| Elmhurst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,620 | $2,900 | $5,700 |
| Elmhurst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,067 | $2,600 | $6,500 |
| Elmhurst 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,174 | $4,899 | $5,449 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Elmhurst Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Elmhurst with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Elmhurst is at Cara Terrace listed at $2,600.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Elmhurst is $3,141.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Elmhurst is a 875 square feet unit starting from $3,677 at Parker Towers.
What is the average size for Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Elmhurst is currently 775 sq ft.
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