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40-30 75th StElmhurst, NY 11373
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94-25 57th Ave
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94-25 57th Ave

94-25 57th AveElmhurst, NY 11373
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8411 Elmhurst Ave
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8411 Elmhurst Ave

8411 Elmhurst AveElmhurst, NY 11373
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4216 80th St
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4216 80th StElmhurst, NY 11373
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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 Cara Terrace in the Pomonok neighborhood priced from $2,600. Woodside Central in the Northwestern Queens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cara TerraceModel 1A1BR,1BA$2,600
Woodside CentralStudioStudio,1BA$2,675
1280 Decatur St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,850
Parker TowersNRStudio,1BA$2,876

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, NY

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $2.87 price per square foot 9421 85th Rd Model at 9421 85th Rd in the in the East New York neighborhood starting from $4,300. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the 6702 60th St Model at 6702 60th St, Unit 1 starting at $4,899 with a $3.50 price per square foot in the Bushwick 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.
9421 85th Rd9421 85th Rd3BR,2BA$2.87
6702 60th St, Unit 16702 60th St5BR,2BA$3.50
2431 43rd St, Unit 22431 43rd St3BR,1BA$3.21
LeFrak CityThree Beds, Two Bath3BR,2BA$2.93
5917 59th Dr, Unit apt 35917 59th Dr4BR,1.5BA$3.14
4830 91st Pl, Unit 14830 91st Pl3BR,1BA$3.50
6102 43rd Ave, Unit 26102 43rd Ave2BR,1BA$3.33
2122 43rd St, Unit 32122 43rd St1BR,1BA$3.44
6638 53rd Ave, Unit Apartment 26638 53rd Ave2BR,1BA$3.38
6112 71st St, Unit Apartment #16112 71st St1BR,1BA$3.13

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Woodside Central listed at $2,675.

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 $2,850 at 1280 Decatur St.

What is the most affordable Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at LeFrak City and starts from $3,750.

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