Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fresh Meadows, NY from $700 (155 Rentals)

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property at 5326 196th St

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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5326 196th St

Fresh MeadowsNY11365
property at 20309 33rd Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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20309 33rd Ave

BaysideNY11361
property at 21039 90th Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21039 90th Ave

Queens VillageNY11428

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property at 9036 205th St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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9036 205th St

HollisNY11423

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4120 210th St
$2,250 - $2,650
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$2,250 - $2,650

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4120 210th St

4120 210th StBayside, NY 11361
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Holliswood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holliswood Apartments

190-05 Hillside AveHollis, NY 11423
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143-28 Cherry Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

143-28 Cherry Ave

143-28 Cherry AveFlushing, NY 11355
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Crystal Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crystal Apartments

92-41 190th StHollis, NY 11423
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Cambridge Hall
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cambridge Hall

111-23-11125 76th RdForest Hills, NY 11375
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193-20 Jamaica Ave
Studio Apartments

193-20 Jamaica Ave

193-20 Jamaica AveHollis, NY 11423
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134-37 Maple Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

134-37 Maple Ave

134-37 Maple AveFlushing, NY 11355
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170-10 Cedarcroft Rd
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

170-10 Cedarcroft Rd

170-10 Cedarcroft RdJamaica, NY 11432
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300 Burns St
Studio Apartments

300 Burns St

300 Burns StForest Hills, NY 11375
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The Noll & Grove
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Noll & Grove

81-09 134th StJamaica, NY 11435
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36-41 168th StFlushing, NY 11358
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Fresh Meadows, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fresh Meadows, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/16/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cunningham Park$3,500$1,45090
Utopia$3,800$1,45095
Hillcrest$3,900$1,9007

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
91-35 195th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
11315 76th RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
Cara TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Fairfield Tudor at AuburndaleOne Bedroom Residence 7A1BR,1BA$2,125
ParkHill CityStudioStudio,1BA$2,300
Parkhill CityOne Bedrooms1BR,1BA$2,500
Ruby SquareStudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4120 210th St4120 210th St1BR,1BA$1.88
11543 Mexico St, Unit 2nd Fl / finished Attic11543 Mexico St3BR,1BA$3.30
8279 164th Pl, Unit 18279 164th Pl2BR,2BA$3.33
22414 Kingsbury Ave, Unit B22414 Kingsbury Ave1BR,1BA$3.07
MODAStudio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$3.76
Urbn Edge1bd1ba with balcony1BR,1BA$4.24
11315 76th RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.33
ParkHill CityStudioStudio ,1BA$4.18
Cara TerraceStudioStudio ,1BA$4.20
91-35 195th StreetStudioStudio ,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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