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40-30 75th 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 Woodside Central in the Elmhurst neighborhood priced from $2,430. Cara Terrace in the Pomonok neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Elmhurst apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodside CentralStudioStudio,1BA$2,430
Cara TerraceModel 1A1BR,1BA$2,600
La Vista At Highland ParkB2BR,1BA$2,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, NY

As of August 04, 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 2431 43rd St Model at 2431 43rd St, Unit 2 starting at $4,495 with a $3.21 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9421 85th Rd9421 85th Rd3BR,2BA$2.87
2431 43rd St, Unit 22431 43rd St3BR,1BA$3.21
LeFrak CityThree Beds, Two Bath3BR,2BA$2.97
58 Hale Ave, Unit 258 Hale Ave2BR,1BA$2.95
10602 Astoria Blvd, Unit 31-09 A10602 Astoria Blvd2BR,2BA$2.80
4830 91st Pl, Unit 14830 91st Pl3BR,1BA$3.50
6023 54th Pl, Unit 1R6023 54th Pl3BR,1BA$3.16
6011 44th Ave, Unit Basement6011 44th Ave1BR,1BA$3.11
3130 68th St, Unit Studio Apartment Woodside3130 68th StStudio ,1BA$1.44
6710 52nd Rd, Unit 26710 52nd Rd1BR,1BA$2.85

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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 $2,430.

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 $2,700 at La Vista At Highland Park.

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 $3,800.

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