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property at 11 Milford St

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

11 Milford St

HempsteadNY11550

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property at 12 Hamilton Pl

$2,650 - $2,900

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 15

12 Hamilton Pl

Garden CityNY11530

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Hempstead, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hempstead, NY

Pricing Updated: 05/31/2026

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$1,678101

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555 Front StreetStudio1BR,1BA$1,995
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
Sutton Landing at Uniondale 55+1BR1BR,1BA$3,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hempstead, NY

As of May 31, 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 $3,990 with a $3.56 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One Third Avenue2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$3.18
West 1302f22BR,2BA$3.56
Avalon Garden CityB22BR,2BA$3.80
Metro 3032b22BR,2BA$3.50
Fairfield At West HempsteadResidence A22BR,1BA$3.05
Onyx2 Bed/2 Bath-B12BR,2BA$4.33
Avalon Westbury7651BR,1BA$4.73
457 Front St, Unit second floor457 Front St1BR,1BA$3.36
Fairfield 365 Stewart At Garden CityThe Cornelia1BR,1BA$4.63
555 Front StreetStudio1BR,1BA$4.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hempstead

What type of rentals are currently available in Hempstead?

There are currently 203 Apartments for Rent in Hempstead, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,678 to $7,820. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hempstead ranging from $800 to $8,150.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hempstead?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hempstead ranges from $800 to $8,150 with an average monthly rent of $4,705.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hempstead?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hempstead range from $3,000 to $7,820, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,000 to $4,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,300.

Expert Rental Resources

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.