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Forest Hills, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Hills Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Forest Hills, NY is a Studio unit found at ParkHill City in the Pomonok neighborhood priced from $1,900. MODA in the Pomonok neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Forest Hills apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ParkHill CityStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
MODAStudio / 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$2,350
Parker TowersNRStudio,1BA$2,787
LeFrak CityTwo Beds, One Bath2BR,1BA$3,170
The AlexanderA03: Res 8-27H1BR,1BA$3,600
The Italic ApartmentsS01Studio,1BA$3,630

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Hills, NY and Nearby

As of August 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Forest Hills area is the $3.00 price per square foot 9421 85th Rd Model at 9421 85th Rd in the in the East New York neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Forest Hills apartment is the Three Beds, Two Bath Model at LeFrak City starting at $3,800 with a $2.97 price per square foot in the LeFrak City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9421 85th Rd9421 85th Rd3BR,2BA$3.00
LeFrak CityThree Beds, Two Bath3BR,2BA$2.97
3563 95th St, Unit 5B3563 95th St2BR,2BA$3.78
84-24 129th St, Unit Ground84-24 129th St1BR,1BA$2.86
The AlexanderA03: Res 8-27H1BR,1BA$5.26
8930 83rd Ave, Unit Aparmtent 1st Floor8930 83rd Ave1BR,1BA$4.62
Parker TowersMS1BR,1BA$5.68
10510 Liberty Ave, Unit 2R10510 Liberty Ave1BR,1BA$3.75
MODAStudio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$4.02
ParkHill CityStudioStudio ,1BA$3.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Hills

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest Hills?

There are currently 2690 Apartments for Rent in Forest Hills, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,850 to $7,484. There are also 157 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest Hills ranging from $1,650 to $9,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Forest Hills?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Forest Hills ranges from $1,650 to $9,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,361.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Forest Hills?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Forest Hills range from $2,800 to $7,484, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,900 to $6,499. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,998 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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