Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Gardens Neighborhood of Great Neck, NY from $1,600 (34 Rentals)

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5-20 Clent Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5-20 Clent Rd

5-20 Clent RdGreat Neck, NY 11021
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Middle Neck Plaza
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Middle Neck Plaza

559 Middle Neck RdGreat Neck, NY 11023
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88 Cuttermill Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

88 Cuttermill Rd

88 Cuttermill RdGreat Neck, NY 11021
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Versailles Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Versailles Court

260 Middle Neck RdGreat Neck, NY 11021
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property at 44-36 Douglaston Pkwy
$3,000 - $3,600
Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals
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44-36 Douglaston Pkwy

New YorkNY11362
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Monte Excelsior
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monte Excelsior

245-10-245-30 Grand Central PkyLittle Neck, NY 11362
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Luxe By Russos
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Luxe By Russos

241-15 Northern BlvdFlushing, NY 11362
property at 43-16 223rd St
$3,300

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Total Monthly Price$3,300
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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43-16 223rd St, Unit 2nd Floor

43-16 223rd St
QueensNY11361
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5 Schenck Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5 Schenck Ave

5 Schenck AveGreat Neck Plaza, NY 11021
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property at 43-35 223rd St
$3,400

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Base Rent$3,400

Total Monthly Price$3,400
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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43-35 223rd St

QueensNY11361

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University Gardens, Great Neck, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Gardens Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Gardens area of Great Neck, NY is a Studio unit found at Fairfield Manor At Douglaston priced from $1,995. Douglaston Squire has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,750. Here are the most affordable University Gardens apartments for rent in Great Neck, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fairfield Manor At DouglastonStudio, One BathStudio,1BA$1,995
Douglaston SquireModel 1B1BR,1BA$2,750
AltaraStudioStudio,1BA$2,999
15 BondOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,800
MaestroPH062BR,2BA$5,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Gardens, NY

As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Gardens area is the $5.14 price per square foot PH06 Model at Maestro in the in the Saddle Rock Estates neighborhood starting from $5,395. The second greatest value University Gardens apartment is the Model 1B Model at Douglaston Squire starting at $2,750 with a $3.67 price per square foot in the Floral Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Gardens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MaestroPH062BR,2BA$5.14
Douglaston SquireModel 1B1BR,1BA$3.67
15 BondOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$5.70
Fairfield Manor At DouglastonThe Park Avenue VII1BR,1BA$4.74
AltaraStudioStudio ,1BA$6.62

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University Gardens, Great Neck, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Gardens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in University Gardens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in University Gardens is at Fairfield Manor At Douglaston listed at $1,995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom University Gardens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom University Gardens Apartment is $2,045 at Fairfield Manor At Douglaston.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom University Gardens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in University Gardens is starting from $2,795 at Fairfield Manor At Douglaston.

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