Cheap Apartments for Rent in Far Rockaway, NY from $1,000 (10 Rentals)

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Oceanview Associates
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oceanview Associates

146 Beach 24Th StFar Rockaway, NY 11691
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3112  Lewmay
1 Bedroom Apartments

3112 Lewmay

31-10 Lewmay RdFar Rockaway, NY 11691

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106-20 Shore Front Pky
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

106-20 Shore Front Pky

106-20 Shore Front PkyFar Rockaway, NY 11694
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3022 Emmons Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

3022 Emmons Ave

3022 Emmons AveBrooklyn, NY 11235
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Inwood Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Inwood Terrace

385 Bayview AveInwood, NY 11096
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4750 Bedford Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

4750 Bedford Ave

4750 Bedford AveBrooklyn, NY 11235
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Far Rockaway, NY

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Far Rockaway, NY area range in price from $1,000 to $16,700 with an overall median price of $3,674. The three Far Rockaway neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bayswater at $1,000, Edgemere at $1,000, and Arverne at $1,000. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Far Rockaway Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bayswater$2,925$1,00028
Edgemere$3,582$1,0009
Arverne$3,738$1,0009
Downtown Far Rockaway$3,777$1,8002
South Shore Queens$4,350$1,00068

Cheapest Available Far Rockaway Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Far Rockaway, NY is a Studio unit found at Fairfield At Far Rockaway in the JFK Airport neighborhood priced from $1,850. Fairfield Estates At Woodmere in the Business District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,145. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Far Rockaway apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairfield At Far RockawayResidence EStudio,1BA$1,850
Fairfield Estates At WoodmereThe Atlantic IIStudio,1BA$2,145
Fairfield At CedarhurstStudioStudio,1BA$2,160

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far Rockaway, NY

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Far Rockaway area is the $2.27 price per square foot 23939 148th Ave Model at 23939 148th Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Rochdale neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Far Rockaway apartment is the Residence 409 Model at The Plaza 360 starting at $4,340 with a $3.44 price per square foot in the Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Far Rockaway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
23939 148th Ave, Unit 223939 148th Ave3BR,2BA$2.27
The Plaza 360Residence 4092BR,2BA$3.44
Fairfield Townhouses At LawrenceThe Causeway2BR,2.5BA$3.62
Shore View ApartmentsThree Bedroom / Two Bath3BR,2BA$2.04
Fairfield Residences At Cedarhurst Park HouseResidence D52BR,1BA$2.47
Fairfield Lafayette Place At Woodmere3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$3.36
Arverne View2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.67
Fairfield Courtyard At WoodmereThe Malverne1BR,1BA$3.67
Fairfield Cedarhurst CourtThe LinwoodStudio ,1BA$4.08
Fairfield Estates At WoodmereThe Atlantic IIStudio ,1BA$4.05

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Far Rockaway Overview

Far Rockaway is a neighborhood of Queens, which is a borough of New York City. Far Rockaway is located on the eastern end of a peninsula known as the Rockaways. Other neighborhoods on this peninsula include Edgemere, Arverne, Hammels, Rockaway Beach, Rockaway Park, Belle Harbor, Neponsit, and more. The entire peninsula is home to about 120,000 people across 11 square miles, but Far Rockaway itself has about 70,000 residents in just under three square miles. It's a great place to work, live, and raise a family while still enjoying a small town feel near the big city.

Why live in Far Rockaway, NY?

Far Rockaway is a special part of Queens because of its eclectic charm. You get the feeling of a small suburban town while still being close to the opportunities a major city provides. Plus, you have gorgeous views of the Atlantic Ocean just steps away all year long. There are plenty of ways to get outside and get active from the skate park to basketball courts, to playgrounds and parks, as well as the boardwalk with all of its shops and restaurants.

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Getting Around Far Rockaway, NY

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

64 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

73 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Far Rockaway Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Far Rockaway?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Far Rockaway is under $3,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Far Rockaway?

The cheapest apartment in Far Rockaway is Fairfield At Far Rockaway which is listed at $1,880, while the average apartment in Far Rockaway costs $3,674.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Far Rockaway?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Far Rockaway that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Far Rockaway?

Cheap apartments in Far Rockaway have an average cost of $810 which is $2,864 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Far Rockaway.

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