Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hempstead, NY from $800 (55 Rentals)

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property at 65 Prospect Ave

$3,055 - $3,645

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65 Prospect Ave

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property at 343 Jackson St

$3,200 - $3,250

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343 Jackson St

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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
Corporate Housing
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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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Onyx
$3,376 - $3,875
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Onyx

1000 Brix PlUniondale, NY 11553
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Heritage House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage House

135 3rd AveMineola, 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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The Town House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Town House

225 1st StMineola, 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: 04/25/2026

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$5,888$1,678119

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 $1,750. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555 Front StreetStudio1BR,1BA$1,750
Fairfield At West HempsteadResidence C21BR,1BA$2,530
Fairfield Metro at MineolaJ02 J ONE BEDROOM - NORTH1BR,1BA$2,935
Fairfield 365 Stewart At Garden CityThe RooseveltStudio,1BA$3,000
West 1301b11BR,1BA$3,233
Sutton Landing at Uniondale 55+2BR2BR,2BA$3,299
The Allure MineolaA1C 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3,435
Eagle Rock Apartments at MineolaB22BR,2BA$3,485
Avalon Westbury7651BR,1BA$3,597
Metro 3032c22BR,2BA$3,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hempstead, NY

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hempstead area is the $2.59 price per square foot B1T Model at Avalon Garden City in the in the Downtown Uniondale neighborhood starting from $5,000. The second greatest value Hempstead apartment is the E Model at The Royal Blue starting at $4,800 with a $4.24 price per square foot in the The Hedges 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 CityB1T2BR,2BA$2.59
The Royal BlueE1BR,1BA$4.24
Metro 3032d22BR,2BA$3.45
Fairfield At West HempsteadResidence A22BR,1BA$3.05
Sutton Landing at Uniondale 55+2BR2BR,2BA$3.90
Onyx2 Bed/2 Bath-B12BR,2BA$4.50
Eagle Rock Apartments at MineolaB22BR,2BA$4.27
Avalon Westbury7651BR,1BA$4.57
Fairfield 365 Stewart At Garden CityThe Cornelia1BR,1BA$4.63
555 Front StreetStudio1BR,1BA$3.68

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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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hempstead?

The cheapest apartment in Hempstead is 555 Front Street which is listed at $1,750, while the average apartment in Hempstead costs $5,888.

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 4 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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