Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hempstead, NY from $800 (24 Rentals)

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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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95 Jerusalem Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

95 Jerusalem Ave

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

43 Burr Ave

43 Burr 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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555 Front Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

555 Front Street

555 Front StHempstead, NY 11550
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The Town House
Studio 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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hempstead, NY

Pricing Updated: 08/01/2025

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$5,200$1,592158

Cheapest Available Hempstead Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hempstead, NY is a Studio unit found at Bedell Terrace in the Colonial Gardens neighborhood priced from $1,592. Fairfield At West Hempstead in the Baldwin Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,480. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hempstead apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bedell TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,592
Fairfield At West HempsteadResidence C21BR,1BA$2,480
Fairfield Metro at MineolaJ02 J ONE BEDROOM - NORTH1BR,1BA$2,850
Fairfield 365 Stewart At Garden CityThe RooseveltStudio,1BA$2,945
539 Front Street2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hempstead, NY

As of August 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hempstead area is the $4.20 price per square foot G Model at The Royal Blue in the in the The Hedges neighborhood starting from $6,300. The second greatest value Hempstead apartment is the 2 BR / 1 Bath Model at Kensington Court Apartments starting at $3,400 with a $2.96 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.
The Royal BlueG2BR,2BA$4.20
Kensington Court Apartments2 BR / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.96
Avalon Garden CityB22BR,2BA$3.55
619 Brooklyn Ave, Unit 619 Brooklyn Ave619 Brooklyn Ave2BR,1BA$3.14
Fairfield At West HempsteadResidence A22BR,1BA$2.99
539 Front Street2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.53
Onyx2 Bed/2 Bath-B12BR,2BA$4.11
Avalon Westbury7651BR,1BA$4.00
Fairfield 365 Stewart At Garden CityThe Cornelia1BR,1BA$4.54
Bedell TerraceStudioStudio ,1BA$4.41

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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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Getting Around Hempstead, NY

Walk Score®

81 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

56 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hempstead Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hempstead?

The cheapest apartment in Hempstead is Bedell Terrace which is listed at $1,699, while the average apartment in Hempstead costs $5,200.

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 19 regular apartments in Hempstead 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 Hempstead?

Cheap apartments in Hempstead have an average cost of $308 which is $4,892 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hempstead.

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