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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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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 Studio unit found at LeFrak City in the LeFrak City neighborhood priced from $2,000. The Rosemary Royale in the Flushing Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LeFrak CityStudioStudio,1BA$2,000
The Rosemary RoyaleStudioStudio,1BA$2,400
Cara TerraceModel 1A1BR,1BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, NY

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $2.06 price per square foot 8522 115th St Model at 8522 115th St, Unit Second Floor in the in the Forest Park neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Elmhurst apartment is the 9421 85th Rd Model at 9421 85th Rd starting at $4,300 with a $2.87 price per square foot in the East New York 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.
8522 115th St, Unit Second Floor8522 115th St2BR,1BA$2.06
9421 85th Rd9421 85th Rd3BR,2BA$2.87
2431 43rd St, Unit 22431 43rd St3BR,1BA$3.21
LeFrak CityThree Beds, Two Bath3BR,2BA$3.03
41-85 Denman St, Unit 241-85 Denman St3BR,1.5BA$2.91
3045 68th St, Unit Woodsude large 2 BR3045 68th St2BR,1BA$2.91
7419 64th Ln, Unit 17419 64th Ln2BR,1BA$2.55
11315 76th Rd3bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$3.10
1270 Decatur St, Unit 2L1270 Decatur St2BR,1BA$3.25
8540 102nd St, Unit 18540 102nd St1BR,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 LeFrak City listed at $2,000.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Elmhurst Apartment is $2,400 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 $2,800 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 11315 76th Rd and starts from $3,100.

Expert Rental Resources

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