
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, NY from $900 (108 Rentals)
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94-25 57th Ave

4216 80th St

84-13 90th St

74-11 88th Rd

71-14 Grand Ave

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62-95 Wetherole St, Unit 1

85-05A 57th Ave

111 STREET

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1354 Bushwick Ave, Unit FL 1
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5062 69th St

105-25 64th Ave

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8540 102nd St, Unit 1

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43-33 46th St, Unit A8

99-41 64th Ave

98-26 64th Ave

75-10 Yellowstone Blvd

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3117 99th St, Unit B

80-32A Jamaica Ave

21-46-46 73rd St
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78-15 32nd Ave

57-10 Junction Blvd

11315 76th Rd

1512 Dekalb Avenue

6107 Woodside Ave

Dekalb Senior Citizen Residence 62+

Cambridge Hall

Wyckoff

300 Burns St

41-19 Gleane St
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Common Gates (Furnished Rooms)

66-22 Saunders Street

Carlton Plaza

6615 Wetherole St

43-17 49th St

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Georgian Hall

75-06 Woodside Ave

353 Linden St

102-02 Queens Blvd
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1312 Bushwick Ave

Common Cypress (Furnished Rooms)

47-19 44th St

4310 49th St

68-07 Fresh Pond Rd

89-10 63rd Dr

3565 85th St

62-65 Saunders St

64-12 Wetherole St

8582 Eliot Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Elmhurst Studio Apartments | $2,929 | $1,850 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,589 | $1,100 | $6,172 |
| Cheap Elmhurst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,301 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap Elmhurst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,552 | $1,950 | $5,995 |
| Cheap Elmhurst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,088 | $3,000 | $5,299 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11315 76th Rd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Cara Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| Parker Towers | NR | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1130 Hancock St, Unit 2 | 1130 Hancock St | 3BR,2.5BA | $3.00 |
| 8522 115th St, Unit Second Floor | 8522 115th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 8014 95th Ave | 8014 95th Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 9421 85th Rd | 9421 85th Rd | 3BR,2BA | $2.87 |
| 7448 45th Ave | 7448 45th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| 7114 68th Pl, Unit Upper | 7114 68th Pl | 2BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| 4830 91st Pl, Unit 3 | 4830 91st Pl | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
| 110 Sunnyside Ave, Unit 1 | 110 Sunnyside Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 8540 102nd St, Unit 1 | 8540 102nd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| 5062 69th St | 5062 69th St | 2BR,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.
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