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223 Weirfield St

18-69 Madison St

1815 Putnam Ave

235 Himrod St

105 Weirfield St

148 Cornelia St

1225 Hancock St

1130 Jefferson Ave

84-19 51st Ave

3440 Fulton St

103-07 Metropolitan Ave

224 Highland Blvd

10537 64th Ave

97-10-97-62 62nd Dr

62-59 108th St
Elmhurst, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmhurst?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Elmhurst Studio Apartments | $2,713 | $1,799 | $7,250 |
Cheap Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,723 | $1,850 | $3,850 |
Cheap Elmhurst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,177 | $2,350 | $6,230 |
Cheap Elmhurst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,589 | $1,270 | $5,880 |
Cheap Elmhurst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,907 | $1,020 | $6,500 |
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Cheapest Available Elmhurst Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Elmhurst, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at Royale at Highland Park in the East New York neighborhood priced from $1,050. 94-25 57th Ave in the LeFrak City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Royale at Highland Park | 4 | 4BR,3BA | $1,050 |
94-25 57th Ave | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,799 |
The Rosemary Royale | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
47-05 45th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,250 |
41-32 53rd Street | Unit 12 | Studio,1BA | $2,650 |
Woodside Central | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, NY
As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $3.17 price per square foot 2122 43rd St Model at 2122 43rd St, Unit 1 in the in the Astoria Heights neighborhood starting from $3,799. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the 2121 43rd St Model at 2121 43rd St, Unit 1st floor starting at $3,499 with a $2.92 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2122 43rd St, Unit 1 | 2122 43rd St | 3BR,1.5BA | $3.17 |
2121 43rd St, Unit 1st floor | 2121 43rd St | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.92 |
3428 103rd St, Unit 103 2R | 3428 103rd St | 3BR,1BA | $2.80 |
6134 Linden St, Unit 1B | 6134 Linden St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Cara Terrace | Model 2B | 2BR,2BA | $3.20 |
139 Autumn Ave, Unit 1 | 139 Autumn Ave | 3BR,1BA | $3.40 |
4830 91st Pl, Unit 3 | 4830 91st Pl | 1BR,1BA | $2.67 |
Node Harman | Private Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
LeFrak City | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
The Rosemary Royale | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.48 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 94-25 57th Ave listed at $1,799.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment is $2,350 at Royale at Highland Park.
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 $2,799 at 94-25 57th Ave.
What is the most affordable Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Elmhurst Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Royale at Highland Park and starts from $3,600.
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