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Kings Henry
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Henry

40-30 75th StElmhurst, NY 11373
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94-25 57th Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

94-25 57th Ave

94-25 57th AveElmhurst, NY 11373
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4216 80th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4216 80th St

4216 80th StElmhurst, NY 11373
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1354 Bushwick Ave, Unit FL 1
$1,800
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$1,800

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Apr 1

1354 Bushwick Ave, Unit FL 1

1354 Bushwick AveBrooklyn, NY 11207
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5062 69th St
$1,800
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5062 69th St

5062 69th StWoodside, NY 11377
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8540 102nd St, Unit 1
$1,850
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$1,850

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8540 102nd St, Unit 1

8540 102nd StRichmond Hill, NY 11418
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1512 Dekalb Avenue
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1512 Dekalb Avenue

1512 DeKalb AveBrooklyn, NY 11237
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6107 Woodside Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6107 Woodside Ave

6107 Woodside AveWoodside, NY 11377
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Cambridge Hall
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Hall

111-23-11125 76th RdForest Hills, NY 11375
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Wyckoff
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Wyckoff

253 Irving AveBrooklyn, NY 11237
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300 Burns St
Studio Apartments

300 Burns St

300 Burns StForest Hills, NY 11375
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41-19 Gleane St
1 Bedroom Apartments

41-19 Gleane St

41-19 Gleane StFlushing, NY 11373
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Carlton Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Plaza

66-25 103rd StForest Hills, NY 11375
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6615 Wetherole St
1 Bedroom Apartments

6615 Wetherole St

6615 Wetherole StFlushing, NY 11374
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43-17 49th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

43-17 49th St

43-17 49th StSunnyside, NY 11104
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Venus Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Venus Apartments

86-19 Elmhurst AveFlushing, NY 11373
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Georgian Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Georgian Hall

8301 37th AveFlushing, NY 11372
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75-06 Woodside Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

75-06 Woodside Ave

75-06 Woodside AveFlushing, NY 11373
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353 Linden St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

353 Linden St

353 Linden StBrooklyn, NY 11237
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102-02 Queens Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

102-02 Queens Blvd

102-02 Queens BlvdFlushing, NY 11375
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1312 Bushwick Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1312 Bushwick Ave

1312 Bushwick AveBrooklyn, NY 11207
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47-19 44th St
2 Bedroom Apartments

47-19 44th St

47-19 44th StFlushing, NY 11377
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4310 49th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4310 49th St

4310 49th StLong Island City, NY 11104
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68-07 Fresh Pond Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

68-07 Fresh Pond Rd

68-07 Fresh Pond RdRidgewood, NY 11385
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89-10 63rd Dr
Studio Apartments

89-10 63rd Dr

89-10 63rd DrRego Park, NY 11374
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3565 85th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3565 85th St

3565 85th StJackson Heights, NY 11372
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62-65 Saunders St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

62-65 Saunders St

62-65 Saunders StRego Park, NY 11374
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64-12 Wetherole St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

64-12 Wetherole St

64-12 Wetherole StFlushing, NY 11374
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8582 Eliot Ave
Studio Apartments

8582 Eliot Ave

8582 Eliot AveRego Park, NY 11374

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Cheapest Available Elmhurst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elmhurst, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 11315 76th Rd in the Kew Gardens Hill neighborhood priced from $2,000. Cara Terrace in the Pomonok neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
11315 76th RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
Cara TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Parker TowersNRStudio,1BA$2,593

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, NY

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $3.00 price per square foot 1130 Hancock St Model at 1130 Hancock St, Unit 2 in the in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood starting from $5,995. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the 8522 115th St Model at 8522 115th St, Unit Second Floor starting at $3,900 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Forest Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmhurst apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1130 Hancock St, Unit 21130 Hancock St3BR,2.5BA$3.00
8522 115th St, Unit Second Floor8522 115th St2BR,1BA$2.29
8014 95th Ave8014 95th Ave3BR,1BA$2.00
9421 85th Rd9421 85th Rd3BR,2BA$2.87
7448 45th Ave7448 45th Ave3BR,2BA$2.88
7114 68th Pl, Unit Upper7114 68th Pl2BR,1BA$2.90
4830 91st Pl, Unit 34830 91st Pl1BR,1BA$2.67
110 Sunnyside Ave, Unit 1110 Sunnyside Ave2BR,1BA$3.00
8540 102nd St, Unit 18540 102nd St1BR,1BA$2.47
5062 69th St5062 69th St2BR,1BA$2.50

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Elmhurst Overview

If you are looking for a place to live in New York City, then you might be looking at a section of Queens called Elmhurst. This used to be called Newtown, but it has since been renamed Elmhurst, NY. As a neighborhood in the borough of Queens in NYC, it is surrounded by Roosevelt Avenue to the North, Junction Blvd to the East, Long Island Expressway to the South, and New York Connecting Railroad to the West. Even though the cost of living can be high, it is possible to find affordable apartments in Elmhurst, NY. If you are looking for Elmhurst apartments, take a look at some of the helpful information below!

Why live in Elmhurst, NY?

There are a number of reasons why so many people are choosing to live in Elmhurst, NY. First, the cost of living in Elmhurst, NY is lower than that of Manhattan, yet the area is still safe. In addition, Elmhurst, NY also provides people with easy access to the rest of NYC via the mass transit options, allowing people to find lucrative jobs just about anywhere. Finally, the people in Elmhurst, NY are also friendly. There is always something going on no matter what the interests might be.

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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 $2,100.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment is $2,000 at 11315 76th Rd.

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 $2,800 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 7005 67th Pl and starts from $2,950.

Expert Rental Resources

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