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Long Island 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 08, 2025

There are currently 1725 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Long Island, NY that range in price from $1,200 to $26,700. North Great River, Fred Shores and Presidential Section are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Long Island with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
North Great River117$3,400$1,850
Fred Shores88$2,530$1,200
Presidential Section76$2,530$1,200
Harbor Isle74$3,250$2,100
Business District69$2,530$1,200
Barnum Island68$3,360$2,100
Lake Ronkonkoma63$2,655$1,950
Brightwaters Farm59$2,445$1,558
Argyle Park54$2,565$1,200
Islip Terrace41$2,603$1,850

Largest Available Long Island and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Long Island, NY is found at Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon Village in the Presidential Section neighborhood and is 1,800 square feet priced from $2,790. Fairfield Hills North At Farmingville in the Summerfield neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,364 square feet and currently listed start at $3,320. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Long Island:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon VillageThe Hawley1,800 Sq Ft$2,790
Fairfield Hills North At FarmingvilleThe Greenway1,364 Sq Ft$3,320
Fairfield Hills South At FarmingvilleThe Greenway1,364 Sq Ft$3,395
Fairfield Gables At South SetauketDa Vinci1,340 Sq Ft$3,980

Cheapest Available Long Island and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 08, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Long Island, NY is the 1 Bedroom/1 Bath Model starting from $700 at Ventnor Flatz in the Prospect Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Long Island 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 50 Model at MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS starting at $1,479 in the Summerfield neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Long Island is currently $3,194. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Long Island:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Ventnor Flatz1 Bedroom/1 Bath$700
MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS1x1 50$1,479
St George TowersShared Triple Room$1,500
John Wesley Village III1-1$1,699
Bedell Terrace1 Bedroom$1,699
Maple Crest Apartments at East RockawayOne Bedroom$1,720
Fairfield At Far RockawayResidence J$1,880

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Long Island Overview

If you are looking for a fun and exciting place to live, you might be interested in Long Island, NY. Because of its proximity to Manhattan, apartments in Long Island, NY are an appealing option to many individuals and families. At the same time, with so many Long Island apartments available, you need to learn more about the local area before you can decide where to live. Our expert team would be happy to help you. 

Why live in Long Island, NY?

So, why should you live in Long Island, NY? First, the cost of living in this area is more affordable when compared to the cost of living in Manhattan, but you can still get into Manhattan very easily if you work in the center of the city, thanks to the easy mass transit options. Furthermore, there's always something fun to do in the New York City metropolitan area, so you will be right in the heart of the action. 

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Getting Around Long Island, NY

Walk Score®

38 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

43 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

8 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Long Island Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Long Island with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Long Island is at Ventnor Flatz listed at $700.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Long Island Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Long Island is $3,194.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Long Island Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Long Island is a 1,800 square feet unit starting from $2,790 at Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon Village.

What is the average size for Long Island 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Long Island is currently 1,000 sq ft.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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