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25 Alder Dr, Unit B
$1,950
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25 Alder DrKings Park, NY 11754
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13517 230th St, Unit A
$1,995
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13517 230th St, Unit A

13517 230th StLaurelton, NY 11413

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Island, NY

Pricing Updated: 08/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Long Island, NY area range in price from $850 to $24,000 with an overall median price of $3,315. The three Long Island neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Stearns Park at $2,300, West Side at $2,545, and North Deer Park at $2,550. 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
Stearns Park$2,300$1,8504
West Side$2,545$1,63967
North Deer Park$2,550$1,63932
Baywood$2,613$1,63989
Brightwaters Farm$2,615$1,500111
Deer Run$2,680$2,10050
Commack North$2,740$1,85064
Mayfair$2,740$1,60052
North Bay Shore$2,757$1,63951
Business District$2,790$1,100118

Cheapest Available Long Island Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Long Island, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS in the Medford neighborhood priced from $864. Verrazano Garden Apartments in the Grymes Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,056. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Long Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS1x1 301BR,1BA$864
Verrazano Garden ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,056
Bay PlazaUnit CStudio,1BA$1,375
91-35 195th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Belmont VillasOne Bedroom Den (60% Affordable)1BR,1BA$1,550
The ReserveFurnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (N1)4BR,2BA$1,595
Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+1 Bedroom- Waiting list1BR,1BA$1,639
Pinehurst Apartments 55+1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$1,732

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

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Long Island area is the $1.61 price per square foot CEDAR 3 BR/2 BATH Model at Fairfield Townhouses East at Coram in the in the Coram neighborhood starting from $4,175. The second greatest value Long Island apartment is the 2317 Regina Ave Model at 2317 Regina Ave, Unit Upper Level starting at $3,500 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the JFK Airport 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$1.61
2317 Regina Ave, Unit Upper Level2317 Regina Ave3BR,2BA$1.46
128 E Maple St, Unit LG Bright 3 BDRM128 E Maple St3BR,1BA$1.66
10209 221st St10209 221st St2BR,1BA$1.61
Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon VillageThe Argyle2BR,1.5BA$2.01
227-03 113th Ave, Unit 1227-03 113th Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
Belmont VillasOne Bedroom Den (60% Affordable)1BR,1BA$1.41
MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS2x2 602BR,2BA$2.03
13517 230th St, Unit A13517 230th St1BR,1BA$2.00
Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+1 Bedroom- Waiting list1BR,1BA$1.97

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Long Island?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Long Island is at Verrazano Garden Apartments listed at $1,056.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Long Island Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Long Island Apartment is $864 at MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Long Island Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Long Island is starting from $1,600 at Bay Plaza.

What is the most affordable Long Island Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Long Island Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arverne View and starts from $2,421.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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