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Kings Henry
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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
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4216 80th St

4216 80th StElmhurst, NY 11373
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Regent
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regent

83-45 BroadwayElmhurst, NY 11373
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The Elm East
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Elm East

8649 BroadwayElmhurst, NY 11373
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Cheapest Available Elmhurst Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elmhurst, NY is a Studio unit found at LeFrak City in the LeFrak City neighborhood priced from $1,975. Woodside Central in the Northwestern Queens neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,430. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LeFrak CityStudioStudio, 1BA$1,975
Woodside CentralStudioStudio, 1BA$2,430
166 Cornelia St1 Bed/ 1 Bathroom1BR, 1BA$2,475
Cara TerraceModel 1A1BR, 1BA$2,600
41-32 53rd StreetStudioStudio, 1BA$2,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, NY

As of September 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $1.30 price per square foot 3223 105th St Model at 3223 105th St, Unit 3223 105 St in the North Corona neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the 9421 85th Rd Model at 9421 85th Rd in the East New York neighborhood starting at $4,300 with a $2.87 price per square foot. 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.
3223 105th St, Unit 3223 105 St3223 105th St2BR, 2BA$1.30
9421 85th Rd9421 85th Rd3BR, 2BA$2.87
2431 43rd St, Unit 22431 43rd St3BR, 1BA$3.21
1205 Jefferson Ave, Unit 11205 Jefferson Ave3BR, 2BA$3.50
La Vista At Highland ParkB2BR, 1BA$2.70
6125 97th St, Unit 2B6125 97th St2BR, 1BA$3.00
4305 49th St, Unit 24305 49th St2BR, 1BA$3.50
1263 Decatur St, Unit 2R1263 Decatur St2BR, 1BA$3.50
85-24 57th Ave, Unit Beaubourg85-24 57th Ave1BR, 1BA$2.72
321 Eldert Ln, Unit 2nd Floor321 Eldert Ln1BR, 1BA$3.54

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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 LeFrak City listed at $1,975.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment is $2,475 at 166 Cornelia 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 $2,600 at 166 Cornelia 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 $3,625.

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