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605 S 13th StNew Hyde Park, NY 11040
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645 Gates AveBrooklyn, NY 11221
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172 Wicks RdCommack, NY 11725
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764 Lenore LnElmont, NY 11003
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9135 195th StHollis, NY 11423
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3402-4012 Ocean AveEast Rockaway, NY 11518
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The Carolina
1465 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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2 Jackson Park
28-02 Jackson AveLong Island City, NY 11101
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Sendero Verde - Affordable
1681 Madison AveNew York, NY 10029
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Riverwalk Park
460 Main StRoosevelt Island, NY 10044
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Crossroads Plaza: Phase II
501 Southern BlvdBronx, NY 10455
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The Garnet
1620 Fulton StBrooklyn, NY 11213
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1869 83rd StBrooklyn, NY 11214
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2336 31st DrAstoria, NY 11106
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1115 Dorchester RdBrooklyn, NY 11218
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Astoria Senior Citizen Residence 62+
21-05 30th DrAstoria, NY 11102
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641 Doctors PathRiverhead, NY 11901
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500 Addison PlMedford, NY 11763
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271 Washington StHempstead, NY 11550
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939 Saint Marks Ave
939 Saint Marks AveBrooklyn, NY 11213
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Holliswood Apartments
190-05 Hillside AveHollis, NY 11423
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1512 Dekalb Avenue
1512 DeKalb AveBrooklyn, NY 11237
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143-28 Cherry AveFlushing, NY 11355
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Fountain Seaview B2
702 Vandalia AveBrooklyn, NY 11239
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2175 E 15th StBrooklyn, NY 11229
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11 W Main StRiverhead, NY 11901
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12 Agate Ct
12 Agate CtBrooklyn, NY 11213
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Knox Place
597 Grand AveBrooklyn, NY 11238
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216 E 83rd St
216 E 83rd StNew York, NY 10028
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1819 BEVERLY RD
1819 Beverly RdBrooklyn, NY 11226
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Wade
3022 W 22nd StBrooklyn, NY 11224
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54 Throop Ave
54 Throop AveBrooklyn, NY 11206
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1630-1636 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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45 N Ocean AveFreeport, NY 11520
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Elevatored Apartment Bldg
231 Ocean AveBrooklyn, NY 11225
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1811 Quentin Rd
1811 Quentin RdBrooklyn, NY 11229
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Crystal Apartments
92-41 190th StHollis, NY 11423
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1081 Tompkins AveStaten Island, NY 10305
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147 E 30th St
147 E 30th StNew York, NY 10016
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1546 St Johns Pl
1546 St Johns PlBrooklyn, NY 11213
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75 Lenox Rd
75 Lenox RdBrooklyn, NY 11226
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The Bradley
1230 Avenue XBrooklyn, NY 11235
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Oceanview Associates
146 Beach 24Th StFar Rockaway, NY 11691
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6107 Woodside Ave
6107 Woodside AveWoodside, NY 11377
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The Branton
1411 Avenue VBrooklyn, NY 11229
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John Wesley Village II Adult Community , 55+
588 Middle RdRiverhead, NY 11901
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407 E 88th St
407 E 88th StNew York, NY 10128
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Locust Manor Senior Citizen Residence 62+
170-06 Baisley BlvdJamaica, NY 11434
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East Winds Apartments
887 Montauk HwyPatchogue, NY 11772
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14 St Marks Pl
14 St Marks PlNew York, NY 10003
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Long Island, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Long Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Long Island Studio Apartments | $2,845 | $1,000 | $8,000 |
| Long Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,058 | $1,300 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,798 | $1,800 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,879 | $2,421 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,539 | $1,608 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island 5 Bedroom Apartments | $42,750 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,400 | $5,000 | $6,000 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Island, NY
Pricing Updated: 02/21/2026Current apartment rentals in the Long Island, NY area range in price from $1,700 to $24,000 with an overall median price of $4,671. The three Long Island neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Baywood at $1,700, North Bay Shore at $2,200, and North Wantagh at $3,800. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Long Island Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Baywood | $1,700 | $1,700 | 1 |
| North Bay Shore | $3,450 | $2,200 | 2 |
| North Wantagh | $3,800 | $3,800 | 1 |
| East Massapequa | $3,895 | $1,850 | 11 |
| Barnum Island | $3,900 | $3,100 | 4 |
| Rye Brook Port Chester | $4,656 | $1,700 | 116 |
| East Garden City | $5,241 | $3,337 | 10 |
| Oyster Bay Cove | $6,900 | $6,900 | 1 |
| Western Fire Island | $8,500 | $6,000 | 3 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| The Astra - Income Restricted | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,013 |
| Bay Plaza | Unit C | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| 91-35 195th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| The Reserve | Furnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (N4) | 4BR,2BA | $1,595 |
| John Wesley Village III | 1-1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS | 2x1 50 | 2BR,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 Gordon Heights 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 Presidential Section neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Long Island apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Fairfield Townhouses East at Coram | CEDAR 3 BR/2 BATH | 3BR,3BA | $1.51 |
| Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon Village | The Argyle | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.98 |
| Fairfield Townhouses at Selden | Bayberry 2BR, 2BTH, Plus Loft | 2BR,2BA | $2.27 |
| 1112 Elizabeth St | 1112 Elizabeth St | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+ | 2 Bedroom - Waiting List | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS | 2x2 60 | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
| South Grove Apartments | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Astra - Income Restricted | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.45 |
| 172 Wicks Rd | 172 Wicks Rd | 1BR,1BA | $2.17 |
| 605 S 13th St, Unit 1 | 605 S 13th St | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
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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 The Astra - Income Restricted listed at $1,013.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Long Island Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Long Island Apartment is $1,699 at John Wesley Village III.
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 $1,724 at MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS.
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.
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