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Fresh Meadows, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Fresh Meadows?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Fresh Meadows Studio Apartments | $3,628 | $1,400 | $10,000+ |
Fresh Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,072 | $1,850 | $5,247 |
Fresh Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,669 | $2,250 | $7,075 |
Fresh Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,690 | $2,500 | $7,785 |
Fresh Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,919 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fresh Meadows, NY
Pricing Updated: 08/12/2025Current apartment rentals in the Fresh Meadows, NY area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fresh Meadows Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Cunningham Park | $3,777 | $1,275 | 69 |
Hillcrest | $4,000 | $2,550 | 7 |
Utopia | $7,800 | $1,400 | 78 |
Cheapest Available Fresh Meadows Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Fresh Meadows, NY is a Studio unit found at 91-35 195th Street in the Jamaica Estates neighborhood priced from $1,400. Yorkside Towers I in the Pomonok neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fresh Meadows apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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91-35 195th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
Yorkside Towers I | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
ParkHill City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
151-10 35th Avenue | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Fairfield Tudor at Auburndale | One Bedroom Residence 7A | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
The Bennington | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fresh Meadows, NY and Nearby
As of August 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fresh Meadows area is the $2.76 price per square foot 16902 19th Ave Model at 16902 19th Ave, Unit 3 in the in the Bay Terrace neighborhood starting from $3,100. The second greatest value Fresh Meadows apartment is the 17106 Bagley Ave Model at 17106 Bagley Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,500 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the East Flushing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fresh Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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16902 19th Ave, Unit 3 | 16902 19th Ave | 3BR,2BA | $2.76 |
17106 Bagley Ave, Unit 2 | 17106 Bagley Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.63 |
Urbn Edge | 2bd 1ba with balcony | 2BR,1BA | $3.69 |
8934 Lyman St, Unit 2FL | 8934 Lyman St | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
151-10 35th Avenue | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $2.65 |
84-24 129th St, Unit Ground | 84-24 129th St | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
The Bennington | Model 1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.77 |
MODA | Home Office + Private Terrace | Studio ,1BA | $4.32 |
ParkHill City | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.25 |
91-35 195th Street | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.78 |
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Getting Around Fresh Meadows, NY
Walk Score®
84 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
63 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
71 / 100
Excellent Transit
Transit is convenient for most trips
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fresh Meadows Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Fresh Meadows?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Fresh Meadows is under $2,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fresh Meadows?
The cheapest apartment in Fresh Meadows is 151-10 35th Avenue which is listed at $2,100, while the average apartment in Fresh Meadows costs $5,192.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fresh Meadows?
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 3 regular apartments in Fresh Meadows 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 Fresh Meadows?
Cheap apartments in Fresh Meadows have an average cost of $149 which is $5,043 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fresh Meadows.
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