Cheap Homes for Rent in Fresh Meadows, NY from $1,300 (25 Rentals)

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property at 21039 90th Ave

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

21039 90th Ave

Queens VillageNY11428
property at 14906 Elm Ave

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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14906 Elm Ave

FlushingNY11355
property at 144-46 38th Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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144-46 38th Ave, Unit 2F, Unit 2F

144-46 38th Ave
QueensNY11354

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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

Available May 1

9036 205th St

HollisNY11423

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property at 140-17 84th Dr

$2,100 - $2,300

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140-17 84th Dr

QueensNY11435

Fresh Meadows, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fresh Meadows, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/27/2026

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$3,400$1,45086
Hillcrest$3,600$1,9007
Utopia$3,800$1,45093

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 $1,450. Cara Terrace in the Pomonok neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,100. 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
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fresh Meadows, NY and Nearby

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fresh Meadows area is the $3.10 price per square foot 3bed 2 bath Model at 11315 76th Rd in the in the Kew Gardens Hill neighborhood starting from $3,100. 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.
11315 76th Rd3bed 2 bath3BR,2BA$3.10
11543 Mexico St, Unit 2nd Fl / finished Attic11543 Mexico St3BR,1BA$3.30
3837 215th St, Unit Fl 23837 215th St3BR,1BA$3.30
MODAStudio / 1 BathroomStudio ,1BA$3.51
Urbn Edge1bd1ba with balcony1BR,1BA$4.24
20709 34th Ave, Unit 220709 34th Ave2BR,1.5BA$4.31
Parkhill CityStudioStudio ,1BA$4.67
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 Fresh Meadows

What type of rentals are currently available in Fresh Meadows?

There are currently 2061 Apartments for Rent in Fresh Meadows, NY with pricing that ranges from $750 to $6,000. There are also 173 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fresh Meadows ranging from $1,300 to $23,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fresh Meadows?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fresh Meadows ranges from $1,300 to $23,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,509.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fresh Meadows?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fresh Meadows range from $2,700 to $4,710, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,600 to $6,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,800.

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