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23 Bedell StHempstead, NY 11550
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555 Front Street
555 Front StHempstead, NY 11550
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15 Allen St, Unit 15 Allen street
15 Allen StHempstead, NY 11550
292-300 Cedarhurst Ave
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3 Flint Ave
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271 Washington Street
271 Washington StHempstead, NY 11550
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25-27 Peninsula Blvd
25-27 Peninsula BlvdHempstead, NY 11550
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Linden Knolls
261 S Franklin StHempstead, NY 11550
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43 Burr Ave
43 Burr AveHempstead, NY 11550
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95 Jerusalem Ave
95 Jerusalem AveHempstead, NY 11550
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27 Attorney Street
27 Attorney StHempstead, NY 11550
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26 Burr Avenue
26 Burr AveHempstead, NY 11550
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10 Webb Ave
10 Webb AveHempstead, NY 11550
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Webb Gardens Apartments
44 Webb AveHempstead, NY 11550
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77 Terrace Ave
77 Terrace AveHempstead, NY 11550
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55 Nassau Place
55 Nassau PlHempstead, NY 11550
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Village Lofts Apartments
479 Front StHempstead, NY 11550
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85 Van Cott Avenue
85 Van Cott AveHempstead, NY 11550
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New Haven
451 Fulton AveHempstead, NY 11550
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260 Belmont Parkway
260 Belmont PkyHempstead, NY 11550
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193 Washington Street
193 Washington StHempstead, NY 11550
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21 Lincoln Blvd
21 Lincoln BlvdHempstead, NY 11550
34 Elizabeth Ave
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15 Allen St, Unit 2
15 Allen St
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Columbia Gardens Apartments
577 Fulton AveHempstead, NY 11550
17 Stewart Ave
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20 Wendell St
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2 Bedroom Apartments
539 Front Street
539 Front StreetHempstead, NY 11550
127 Mineola Blvd
MineolaNY11501
832 Orbit Ln
UniondaleNY11553
834 Edward St
BaldwinNY11510
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914 Monroe St, Unit 1
914 Monroe StWest Hempstead, NY 11552
90 Main St
MineolaNY11501
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Eagle Rock Apartments at Mineola
400 E Old Country RdMineola, NY 11501
849 Taft St
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840 W Seaman Ave
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Fairfield At West Hempstead
26 Stratford RdWest Hempstead, NY 11552
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40 Southard Ave
Rockville CentreNY11570
1654 Grand Ave
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291 Uniondale Ave
UniondaleNY11553
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119 Searing AveMineola, NY 11501
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Fairfield 365 Stewart At Garden City
365 Stewart AveGarden City, NY 11530
460 Chester St
UniondaleNY11553
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The Town House
225 1st StMineola, NY 11501
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Richlee Gardens
377-425 1st StMineola, NY 11501
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Heritage House
135 3rd AveMineola, NY 11501
31 Lenox Ave
WestburyNY11590
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Hempstead, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hempstead?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Hempstead Studio Apartments | $3,051 | $1,678 | $4,070 |
| Cheap Hempstead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,583 | $1,792 | $5,699 |
| Cheap Hempstead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,385 | $2,434 | $7,699 |
| Cheap Hempstead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,617 | $3,000 | $6,776 |
| Cheap Hempstead 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,300 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hempstead, NY
Pricing Updated: 06/09/2026Current apartment rentals in the Hempstead, 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 Hempstead Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Central Nassau | $6,500 | $1,678 | 95 |
Cheapest Available Hempstead Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Hempstead, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 555 Front Street in the Downtown Uniondale neighborhood priced from $1,995. Fairfield At West Hempstead in the Baldwin Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,530. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hempstead apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 555 Front Street | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Fairfield At West Hempstead | Residence C2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,530 |
| Fairfield Metro at Mineola | S03 STUDIO - SOUTH | Studio,1BA | $2,920 |
| Fairfield 365 Stewart At Garden City | The Roosevelt | Studio,1BA | $3,000 |
| Sutton Landing at Uniondale 55+ | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $3,150 |
| Onyx | 2 Bed/2 Bath-B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3,657 |
| Metro 303 | 2b2 | 2BR,2BA | $3,876 |
| West 130 | 2f2 | 2BR,2BA | $4,038 |
| The Allure Mineola | A1EL 1 Bedroom 1 Bath with Loft | 1BR,1BA | $4,124 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hempstead, NY
As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hempstead area is the $3.18 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at One Third Avenue in the in the Colonial Gardens neighborhood starting from $4,450. The second greatest value Hempstead apartment is the 2f2 Model at West 130 starting at $4,038 with a $3.61 price per square foot in the Baldwin Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hempstead apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| One Third Avenue | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| West 130 | 2f2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.61 |
| Metro 303 | 2b2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| 15 Allen St, Unit 15 Allen street | 15 Allen St | 1BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Fairfield At West Hempstead | Residence A2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Morgan Parc | 1 BR+HO | 1BR,1BA | $5.34 |
| Onyx | 2 Bed/2 Bath-B1 | 2BR,2BA | $4.33 |
| Fairfield 365 Stewart At Garden City | The Cornelia | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
| Fairfield Metro at Mineola | A03 ONE BEDROOM - NORTH | 1BR,1BA | $5.10 |
| 555 Front Street | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
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Hempstead Overview
The Town of Hempstead, NY is one of the three major towns in Nassau County, NY. If you are looking for apartments in Hempstead, NY, then you have come to the right place. This is a small town that is not far from NYC, providing everyone with bountiful employment opportunities. There are a total of 22 villages that are a part of Hempstead, NY. By population, this is the second-largest population center in the state behind NY. Therefore, it is easy to see why so many people are looking for Hempstead apartments in the local area. There are a few points that everyone has to keep in mind when it comes to living in Hempstead, NY.
Why live in Hempstead, NY?
There are a few major reasons why people choose to live in Hempstead, NY. The biggest reason is that many people get a job in NYC but do not want to live in the city itself. Therefore, they find a home on the coast in Hempstead, NY and commute into the city. Apart from this, the crime rates in Hempstead, NY are quite low and the cost of living is lower here than in NYC. When this is combined with the relatively cool weather and the friendly people, it is easy to see why so many people are eager to call Hempstead, NY home.
Best Local Schools in Hempstead, NY
Barack Obama Elementary School
Hempstead Union Free School District
Public School - Grades K-5 (439)
6 out of 10
Hempstead High School
Hempstead Union Free School District
Public School - Grades 9-12 (1878)
3 out of 10
Lawrence Road Middle School
Uniondale Union Free School District
Public School - Grades 6-8 (622)
5 out of 10
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hempstead Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hempstead?
The cheapest apartment in Hempstead is 555 Front Street which is listed at $1,995, while the average apartment in Hempstead costs $6,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hempstead?
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 2 regular apartments in Hempstead that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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