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Elmhurst, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Elmhurst Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Elmhurst, NY is a Studio unit found at Woodside Central in the Northwestern Queens 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
41-32 53rd StreetStudioStudio,1BA$2,650
Parker TowersNRStudio,1BA$2,717
LeFrak CityOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$2,765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, NY and Nearby

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmhurst area is the $1.72 price per square foot 6680 69th St Model at 6680 69th St, Unit 2nd floor in the in the North Glendale neighborhood starting from $3,100. 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.
6680 69th St, Unit 2nd floor6680 69th St3BR,2BA$1.72
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
7126 66th Rd, Unit 37126 66th Rd3BR,2BA$2.67
6023 54th Pl, Unit 1R6023 54th Pl3BR,1BA$3.16
3130 68th St, Unit Studio Apartment Woodside3130 68th StStudio ,1BA$1.44
9822 63rd Dr, Unit 6A9822 63rd Dr1BR,1BA$2.94
LeFrak CityOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$3.40
2136 47th St, Unit 12136 47th St1BR,1BA$3.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elmhurst

What type of rentals are currently available in Elmhurst?

There are currently 6053 Apartments for Rent in Elmhurst, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,200 to $10,000. There are also 253 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Elmhurst ranging from $850 to $6,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Elmhurst?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Elmhurst ranges from $850 to $6,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,862.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Elmhurst?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Elmhurst range from $2,800 to $5,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,220 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,500.

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