
New Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, NY (335 Rentals)


8650 Dongan Ave

Elmhurst Plaza

90-12 Whitney Ave

Justice Ave Tower

8105 Queens Blvd

8926 43rd Ave

87-22 51st Ave

4047 77th St

51-01 Ireland St
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The Academy

9103 Whitney Ave

5135 Reeder St

The Elm West

Woodside Central

378 Weirfield St

11072 Corona Ave

93-09 Lamont Ave

40-06 68th St

108-15 72nd Ave
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65-18 Austin St

1206 Putnam Ave

BLVD Condominiums

70-32 Queens Blvd

6538 Austin St

Node Weirfield

1351 DeKalb Ave

41-34 45th St

4611 Queens Blvd

45-02 Queens Blvd
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313 Linden St

47-12 102nd St

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The 34

21 Montauk Ave

790 Liberty Ave

2795 Fulton St

Linden Grove Senior Residences

The Austin

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40 Schaefer St

28-57 45th St

283 Warwick St

63-65 Stanhope St

92-54 Queens Blvd

110-36 Saultell Ave

9909 37th Ave

10107 Northern Blvd

234 Norwood

1118 Willoughby Ave
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Elmhurst, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmhurst?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Elmhurst Studio Apartments | $3,704 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| New Elmhurst 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,765 | $1,200 | $6,671 |
| New Elmhurst 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,294 | $2,300 | $7,868 |
| New Elmhurst 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,547 | $2,700 | $4,700 |
| New Elmhurst 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,082 | $3,500 | $4,795 |
| Elmhurst 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
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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 New Elmhurst Apartments
What is the Cheapest New apartment in Elmhurst?
Currently the most affordable New Apartment in Elmhurst is at The Mill listed at $2,400.
How much is the average rent for a New Elmhurst Apartment?
The average rent for a New Apartment in Elmhurst is $2,895.
What is the largest New Elmhurst Apartment for rent?
Today's New apartment with the most square footage in Elmhurst is a 1,000 square feet unit starting from $2,430 at Woodside Central.
What is the average size for Elmhurst New Apartments for rent?
The average size for a New rental in Elmhurst is currently at 626 sq ft.
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