
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fresh Meadows, NY from $700 (155 Rentals)
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108-54 217th Pl

20309 33rd Ave

91-35 195th Street

88-29-8196 196th St

21039 90th Ave

84-49-84168 168th St

87-20-87175 175th St

99-11 216th St

69 ROAD, Unit 3
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88-27 208th St

57-11 Lawrence St

87-20 175th St

141-44 84th Rd

11315 76th Rd

9036 205th St

46-30 Bell Blvd

73-11 Bell Blvd

88-42 240th St

Cara Terrace
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Fairfield Tudor at Auburndale

221-29 106th Ave

221-29 106th Ave

211-02-211-23 23rd Ave

189-37 37th Ave

194-09 112th Rd

203-06 53rd Ave

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4120 210th St

214-02 Hillside Ave.

50-37-50195 195th St
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238-01 Braddock Ave

93-18 240th St

150-25-150-72 72nd Rd

78-37 Main St

ParkHill City

36-41-41 Union St

Total Monthly Price
22414 Kingsbury Ave, Unit B, Unit B

45-02 169th St

Holliswood Apartments

143-28 Cherry Ave
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Crystal Apartments

107-33 115th St

175-07 73rd Ave

Cambridge Hall

193-20 Jamaica Ave

134-37 Maple Ave

170-10 Cedarcroft Rd

300 Burns St

The Noll & Grove

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Fresh Meadows Studio Apartments | $2,448 | $1,450 | $3,450 |
| Cheap Fresh Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,656 | $1,900 | $3,700 |
| Cheap Fresh Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,089 | $2,250 | $4,500 |
| Cheap Fresh Meadows 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,431 | $2,700 | $4,710 |
| Cheap Fresh Meadows 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,016 | $3,200 | $5,300 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fresh Meadows, NY
Pricing Updated: 04/16/2026Current 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cunningham Park | $3,500 | $1,450 | 90 |
| Utopia | $3,800 | $1,450 | 95 |
| Hillcrest | $3,900 | $1,900 | 7 |
Cheapest Available Fresh Meadows Apartments for Rent
 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 $1,450. 11315 76th Rd in the Kew Gardens Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fresh Meadows apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91-35 195th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 11315 76th Rd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Cara Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
| Fairfield Tudor at Auburndale | One Bedroom Residence 7A | 1BR,1BA | $2,125 |
| ParkHill City | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
| Parkhill City | One Bedrooms | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| Ruby Square | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fresh Meadows, NY
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fresh Meadows area is the $1.88 price per square foot 4120 210th St Model at 4120 210th St in the in the Clearview neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Fresh Meadows apartment is the 11543 Mexico St Model at 11543 Mexico St, Unit 2nd Fl / finished Attic starting at $3,300 with a $3.30 price per square foot in the Rochdale 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4120 210th St | 4120 210th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 11543 Mexico St, Unit 2nd Fl / finished Attic | 11543 Mexico St | 3BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| 8279 164th Pl, Unit 1 | 8279 164th Pl | 2BR,2BA | $3.33 |
| 22414 Kingsbury Ave, Unit B | 22414 Kingsbury Ave | 1BR,1BA | $3.07 |
| MODA | Studio / 1 Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $3.76 |
| Urbn Edge | 1bd1ba with balcony | 1BR,1BA | $4.24 |
| 11315 76th Rd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| ParkHill City | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.18 |
| Cara Terrace | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.20 |
| 91-35 195th Street | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.92 |
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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 $2,550.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fresh Meadows?
The cheapest apartment in Fresh Meadows is 11315 76th Rd which is listed at $2,000, while the average apartment in Fresh Meadows costs $3,733.
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 $118 which is $3,615 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fresh Meadows.
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