
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, NY from $549 (52 Rentals)
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Fairhern Apartments

Park Place Student Housing

Drake Village Apartments

Ellicott Oaks Apartments

Park Row Apartments

Wellman Building

The Bowie Apartments

Alpine Village Apartments

The Meadows
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716 Sassafras Apartments

509 Dunn Blvd

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Lovell Place

Colonial Apartments

30 Water St
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1060 E 24th St

Cider Mill Apartments

Shadow Pines

1080 Priestley Ave

Arneman Place

82 Colfax St

16 Whitley Ave

Willow Commons Apartments

3535 State St

Plymouth Apartments
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Springwood Apartments

111 Myrtle St

38 W 12th St

199 Barrett Ave

Lighthouse Apartments

245 Fulton St

84 Victoria Ave

289 South Ave

473 Crescent St

511 Fairmount Ave
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416 Murray Ave

9360 NY-240

44 E Main St

3704 E Lake Rd

117 W Hemlock St

51 Mindi Ct

23 Mindi Ct

Lincoln Woods

1803 Woodlawn Ave

1106 E Lake Rd
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Lakewood, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakewood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Studio Apartments | $822 | $750 | $1,000 |
| Lakewood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,146 | $725 | $2,837 |
| Lakewood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $680 | $3,259 |
| Lakewood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,015 | $549 | $2,289 |
| Lakewood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $930 | $600 | $1,070 |
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Cheapest Available Lakewood Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lakewood, NY is a 3 Beds unit found at Park Place Student Housing priced from $549. University Gate has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $665. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lakewood apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Place Student Housing | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $549 |
| University Gate | 4 Bed Upgraded | 4BR,2BA | $665 |
| Drake Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $680 |
| Willow Commons Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $737 |
| Park Row Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Wellman Building | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| The Bowie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| BirchGrove of Salamanca | 1bd 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Ellicott Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Meadows | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakewood, NY and Nearby
As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakewood area is the $0.78 price per square foot The Nittany Model at Hudson Lofts in the starting from $1,070. The second greatest value Lakewood apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Brookwood Village starting at $1,360 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the South East Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakewood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Lofts | The Nittany | 4BR,4BA | $0.78 |
| Brookwood Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.09 |
| University Gate | 4 Bed Upgraded | 4BR,2BA | $0.58 |
| Arneman Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Ellicott Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Willow Commons Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| 509 Dunn Blvd | Spacious 2 Bed / 1.5 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Wellman Building | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
| BirchGrove of Salamanca | 1bd 1st floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Park Row Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakewood Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lakewood?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lakewood is at Wellman Building listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakewood Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lakewood Apartment is $737 at Willow Commons Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lakewood Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lakewood is starting from $680 at Drake Village Apartments.
What is the most affordable Lakewood Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Lakewood Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place Student Housing and starts from $549.
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