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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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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
Corporate Housing
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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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6615 Wetherole St
1 Bedroom Apartments

6615 Wetherole St

6615 Wetherole StFlushing, NY 11374
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Carlton Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carlton Plaza

66-25 103rd StForest Hills, NY 11375
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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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43-17 49th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

43-17 49th St

43-17 49th StSunnyside, NY 11104
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Georgian Hall
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Georgian Hall

8301 37th AveFlushing, NY 11372
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Venus Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Venus Apartments

86-19 Elmhurst 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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1312 Bushwick Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1312 Bushwick Ave

1312 Bushwick AveBrooklyn, NY 11207
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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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62-65 Saunders St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

62-65 Saunders St

62-65 Saunders StRego 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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68-07 Fresh Pond Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

68-07 Fresh Pond Rd

68-07 Fresh Pond RdRidgewood, NY 11385
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4310 49th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4310 49th St

4310 49th StLong Island City, NY 11104
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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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89-10 63rd Dr
Studio Apartments

89-10 63rd Dr

89-10 63rd DrRego 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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86-05 Forest Parkway
1 Bedroom Apartments

86-05 Forest Parkway

8605 Forest PkyWoodhaven, NY 11421
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Common Evergreen
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Common Evergreen

283-285 Evergreen AveBrooklyn, NY 11221
Corporate Housing
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110-48 72nd Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

110-48 72nd Ave

110-48 72nd AveFlushing, NY 11375
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89th Street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

89th Street

37-52 89th StFlushing, NY 11372
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67-19 Austin St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

67-19 Austin St

6719 Austin StForest Hills, NY 11375
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67-13 Austin Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

67-13 Austin Street

6714 Austin StForest Hills, NY 11375
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22-16 94th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

22-16 94th St

22-16 94th StFlushing, NY 11369
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42-25 65th Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

42-25 65th Pl

42-25 65th PlWoodside, NY 11377
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The Diplomat
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Diplomat

109-10 Queens BlvdForest Hills, NY 11375
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3741 81st St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

3741 81st St

3741 81st StFlushing, NY 11372
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1040  Bushwick Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1040 Bushwick Ave

1040 Bushwick AveBrooklyn, NY 11221
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200 Highland Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 Highland Blvd

200 Highland BlvdBrooklyn, NY 11207
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Cheapest Available Elmhurst Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
41-35 67th St1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,550
41-32 53rd StreetUnit 12Studio,1BA$2,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, NY

As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $2.08 price per square foot 3745 59th St Model at 3745 59th St, Unit 1st Flr in the in the Ditmars Steinway neighborhood starting from $5,250. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the 8020 Grand Central Pky Model at 8020 Grand Central Pky, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Astoria Heights 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.
3745 59th St, Unit 1st Flr3745 59th St3BR,3BA$2.08
8020 Grand Central Pky, Unit 18020 Grand Central Pky2BR,1BA$1.25
2431 43rd St, Unit 22431 43rd St3BR,1.5BA$2.86
2519 Curtis St, Unit 22519 Curtis St3BR,1BA$2.15
2122 43rd St, Unit 12122 43rd St3BR,1BA$2.83
7534 113th St, Unit 27534 113th St3BR,2BA$2.86
8013 87th Rd, Unit 2nd Floor8013 87th Rd3BR,1BA$2.86
3019 70th St, Unit 33019 70th St3BR,1BA$2.90
Node HarmanPrivate Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt3BR,2BA$1.66
6158 56th St, Unit 26158 56th St1BR,1BA$1.13

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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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Getting Around Elmhurst, NY

Walk Score®

94 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

75 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

100 / 100

Rider’s Paradise

World-class public transportation

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 41-32 53rd Street listed at $2,650.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment is $2,550 at 41-35 67th St.

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 $3,193 at LeFrak City.

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