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271 Washington Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

271 Washington Street

271 Washington StHempstead, NY 11550
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25-27 Peninsula Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

25-27 Peninsula Blvd

25-27 Peninsula BlvdHempstead, NY 11550
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Linden Knolls
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Knolls

261 S Franklin StHempstead, NY 11550
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43 Burr Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Burr Ave

43 Burr AveHempstead, NY 11550
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95 Jerusalem Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

95 Jerusalem Ave

95 Jerusalem AveHempstead, NY 11550
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27 Attorney Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

27 Attorney Street

27 Attorney StHempstead, NY 11550
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26 Burr Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

26 Burr Avenue

26 Burr AveHempstead, NY 11550
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10 Webb Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

10 Webb Ave

10 Webb AveHempstead, NY 11550
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77 Terrace Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

77 Terrace Ave

77 Terrace AveHempstead, NY 11550
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55 Nassau Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

55 Nassau Place

55 Nassau PlHempstead, NY 11550
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85 Van Cott Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

85 Van Cott Avenue

85 Van Cott AveHempstead, NY 11550
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New Haven
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Haven

451 Fulton AveHempstead, NY 11550
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260 Belmont Parkway
1 Bedroom Apartments

260 Belmont Parkway

260 Belmont PkyHempstead, NY 11550
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193 Washington Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

193 Washington Street

193 Washington StHempstead, NY 11550
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21 Lincoln Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21 Lincoln Blvd

21 Lincoln BlvdHempstead, NY 11550
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539 Front Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

539 Front Street

539 Front StreetHempstead, NY 11550
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857 Cleveland St

West HempsteadNY11552

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The Town House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Town House

225 1st StMineola, NY 11501
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Richlee Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Richlee Gardens

377-425 1st StMineola, NY 11501
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Heritage House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage House

135 3rd AveMineola, NY 11501
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655 Nassau Road
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

655 Nassau Road

655 Nassau RdUniondale, NY 11553
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hempstead, NY

Pricing Updated: 07/24/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Central Nassau$6,500$1,10098

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 Hempstead 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 $2,555. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hempstead apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555 Front StreetStudio1BR,1BA$1,995
Fairfield At West HempsteadResidence C21BR,1BA$2,555
Fairfield Metro at MineolaS03 STUDIO - SOUTHStudio,1BA$2,920
Fairfield 365 Stewart At Garden CityThe RooseveltStudio,1BA$3,030
Onyx1 Bed/1 Bath-A11BR,1BA$3,282
Avalon Westbury7651BR,1BA$3,350
Metro 3032b22BR,2BA$3,834
West 1302a12BR,1BA$3,899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hempstead, NY

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hempstead area is the $2.89 price per square foot C1 Model at Avalon Garden City in the in the Downtown Uniondale neighborhood starting from $5,445. The second greatest value Hempstead apartment is the 2 Bedroom + Den Model at One Third Avenue starting at $5,695 with a $5.00 price per square foot in the Colonial Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hempstead apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Avalon Garden CityC13BR,2BA$2.89
One Third Avenue2 Bedroom + Den2BR,2BA$5.00
Metro 3032b22BR,2BA$3.47
Fairfield At West HempsteadResidence A22BR,1BA$3.08
West 1302a12BR,1BA$3.91
232 Lawson St232 Lawson St1BR,1BA$2.11
Avalon Westbury7651BR,1BA$4.38
457 Front St, Unit Third Floor457 Front St1BR,1BA$3.26
Fairfield 365 Stewart At Garden CityThe Cornelia1BR,1BA$4.67
555 Front StreetStudio1BR,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.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hempstead Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hempstead Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hempstead Apartment is $1,995 at 555 Front Street.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hempstead is starting from $3,080 at Fairfield At West Hempstead.

What is the most affordable Hempstead Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hempstead Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avalon Garden City and starts from $5,445.

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