Cheap Apartments for Rent in Long Island, NY from $300 (135 Rentals)

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172 Wicks Rd
$1,300
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172 Wicks RdCommack, NY 11725
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764 Lenore Ln, Unit 1
$1,350
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764 Lenore Ln, Unit 1

764 Lenore LnElmont, NY 11003
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The Carolina
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Carolina

1465 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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2 Jackson Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2 Jackson Park

28-02 Jackson AveLong Island City, NY 11101
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Riverwalk Park
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverwalk Park

460 Main StRoosevelt Island, NY 10044
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The Garnet
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Garnet

1620 Fulton StBrooklyn, NY 11213
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Eden Roc
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Eden Roc

1869 83rd StBrooklyn, NY 11214
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L @ 31st Drive
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

L @ 31st Drive

2336 31st DrAstoria, NY 11106
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Ventnor Flatz
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ventnor Flatz

1115 Dorchester RdBrooklyn, NY 11218
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271 Washington Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

271 Washington Street

271 Washington StHempstead, NY 11550
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Holliswood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Holliswood Apartments

190-05 Hillside AveHollis, NY 11423
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1512 Dekalb Avenue
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

1512 Dekalb Avenue

1512 DeKalb AveBrooklyn, NY 11237
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143-28 Cherry Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

143-28 Cherry Ave

143-28 Cherry AveFlushing, NY 11355
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Fountain Seaview B2
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fountain Seaview B2

702 Vandalia AveBrooklyn, NY 11239
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The Brite
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Brite

2175 E 15th StBrooklyn, NY 11229
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Peconic Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Peconic Crossing

11 W Main StRiverhead, NY 11901
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12 Agate Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

12 Agate Ct

12 Agate CtBrooklyn, NY 11213
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Knox Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Knox Place

597 Grand AveBrooklyn, NY 11238
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216 E 83rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

216 E 83rd St

216 E 83rd StNew York, NY 10028
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1819 BEVERLY RD
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1819 BEVERLY RD

1819 Beverly RdBrooklyn, NY 11226

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Wade
Studio Apartments

Wade

3022 W 22nd StBrooklyn, NY 11224
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54 Throop Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

54 Throop Ave

54 Throop AveBrooklyn, NY 11206
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1630-1636 Park Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1630-1636 Park Ave

1630-1636 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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Freepark Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Freepark Apartments

45 N Ocean AveFreeport, NY 11520
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1811 Quentin Rd
Studio Apartments

1811 Quentin Rd

1811 Quentin RdBrooklyn, NY 11229
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Crystal Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crystal Apartments

92-41 190th StHollis, NY 11423
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147 E 30th St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

147 E 30th St

147 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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1546 St Johns Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

1546 St Johns Pl

1546 St Johns PlBrooklyn, NY 11213
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75 Lenox Rd
Studio Apartments

75 Lenox Rd

75 Lenox RdBrooklyn, NY 11226
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The Bradley
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bradley

1230 Avenue XBrooklyn, NY 11235
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Oceanview Associates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oceanview Associates

146 Beach 24Th StFar Rockaway, NY 11691
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6107 Woodside Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

6107 Woodside Ave

6107 Woodside AveWoodside, NY 11377
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The Branton
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Branton

1411 Avenue VBrooklyn, NY 11229
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407 E 88th St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

407 E 88th St

407 E 88th StNew York, NY 10128
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East Winds Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Winds Apartments

887 Montauk HwyPatchogue, NY 11772
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14 St Marks Pl
Studio Apartments

14 St Marks Pl

14 St Marks PlNew York, NY 10003
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Island, NY

Pricing Updated: 02/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Long Island, NY area range in price from $1,000 to $40,000 with an overall median price of $4,464. The three Long Island neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Mayfair at $1,300, Business District at $1,960, and Argyle Park at $1,975. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Long Island Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Mayfair$3,185$1,30047
Business District$3,225$1,960126
Argyle Park$3,270$1,97594
North Deer Park$3,350$1,55836
South Bellmore$3,400$1,85013
South Bellmore East Bay$3,400$2,2507
Northeast Freeport$3,400$1,8507
Northwest Freeport$3,400$1,8508
Baywood$3,450$1,558111
North Bay Shore$3,450$1,55859

Cheapest Available Long Island Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Long Island, NY is a Studio unit found at The Astra - Income Restricted in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood priced from $1,013. Bay Plaza in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Long Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Astra - Income RestrictedStudioStudio,1BA$1,013
Bay PlazaUnit CStudio,1BA$1,200
91-35 195th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
The ReserveFurnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (N4)4BR,2BA$1,595
John Wesley Village III1-11BR,1BA$1,699
MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS2x1 502BR,1BA$1,724

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Long Island, NY and Nearby

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Long Island area is the $1.51 price per square foot CEDAR 3 BR/2 BATH Model at Fairfield Townhouses East at Coram in the in the Coram neighborhood starting from $3,920. The second greatest value Long Island apartment is the The Argyle Model at Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon Village starting at $3,555 with a $1.98 price per square foot in the Babylon neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Long Island apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairfield Townhouses East at CoramCEDAR 3 BR/2 BATH3BR,3BA$1.51
Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon VillageThe Argyle2BR,1.5BA$1.98
Fairfield Townhouses at SeldenBayberry 2BR, 2BTH, Plus Loft2BR,2BA$2.27
1112 Elizabeth St1112 Elizabeth St1BR,1BA$2.17
Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+2 Bedroom - Waiting List2BR,1BA$1.78
MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS2x2 602BR,2BA$2.00
South Grove Apartments1br1BR,1BA$2.11
The Astra - Income RestrictedStudioStudio ,1BA$1.45
172 Wicks Rd172 Wicks Rd1BR,1BA$2.17
605 S 13th St, Unit 1605 S 13th StStudio ,1BA$1.79

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Long Island Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Long Island?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Long Island is under $1,724.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Long Island?

The cheapest apartment in Long Island is John Wesley Village III which is listed at $1,699, while the average apartment in Long Island costs $4,464.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Long Island?

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 73 regular apartments in Long Island 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 Long Island?

Cheap apartments in Long Island have an average cost of $497 which is $3,967 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Island.

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