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BROOKHAVEN AVENUE - ROOM RENTAL, Unit ROOM 1
28-14 Brookhaven AveQueens, NY 11691
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140 Van Siclen Ave
140 Van Siclen AveBrooklyn, NY 11207
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91-35 195th Street
9135 195th StHollis, NY 11423
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3402-4012 Ocean AveEast Rockaway, NY 11518
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Verrazano Garden Apartments
1081 Tompkins AveStaten Island, NY 10305
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3119 Connecticut Ave, Unit studio apartment, Unit studio apartment
3119 Connecticut AveMedford, NY 11763
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162 Queens Ave, Unit Basement apartment, Unit Basement apartment
162 Queens AveElmont, NY 11003
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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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Eden Roc
1869 83rd StBrooklyn, NY 11214
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L @ 31st Drive
2336 31st DrAstoria, NY 11106
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Ventnor Flatz
1115 Dorchester RdBrooklyn, NY 11218
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Astoria Senior Citizen Residence 62+
21-05 30th DrAstoria, NY 11102
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Doctors Path Apartments
641 Doctors PathRiverhead, NY 11901
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271 Washington Street
271 Washington StHempstead, NY 11550
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MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS
500 Addison PlMedford, NY 11763
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1 Bedroom Apartments
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 Ave
143-28 Cherry AveFlushing, NY 11355
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Fountain Seaview B2
702 Vandalia AveBrooklyn, NY 11239
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The Brite
2175 E 15th StBrooklyn, NY 11229
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Peconic Crossing
11 W Main StRiverhead, NY 11901
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12 Agate Ct
12 Agate CtBrooklyn, NY 11213
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1630-1636 Park Ave
1630-1636 Park AveNew York, NY 10029
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1 Bedroom Apartments
216 E 83rd St
216 E 83rd StNew York, NY 10028
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Wade
3022 W 22nd StBrooklyn, NY 11224
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Elevatored Apartment Bldg
231 Ocean AveBrooklyn, NY 11225
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1819 BEVERLY RD
1819 Beverly RdBrooklyn, NY 11226
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54 Throop Ave
54 Throop AveBrooklyn, NY 11206
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Freepark Apartments
45 N Ocean AveFreeport, NY 11520
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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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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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Studio Apartments
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island Studio Apartments | $2,990 | $1,450 | $8,000 |
| Long Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,142 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,864 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,687 | $2,421 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,253 | $1,708 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,857 | $4,995 | $6,720 |
| Long Island 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,383 | $3,850 | $7,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Island, NY
Pricing Updated: 05/22/2026Current apartment rentals in the Long Island, NY area range in price from $1,000 to $37,000 with an overall median price of $4,589. The three Long Island neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Asharoken at $2,100, Mayfair at $1,000, and Deer Run at $1,900. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Long Island Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Asharoken | $2,100 | $2,100 | 1 |
| Mayfair | $3,220 | $1,000 | 54 |
| Deer Run | $3,282 | $1,900 | 61 |
| Baywood | $3,295 | $1,639 | 88 |
| North Bay Shore | $3,300 | $1,639 | 46 |
| West Side | $3,337 | $1,600 | 74 |
| Brightwaters Farm | $3,400 | $1,639 | 118 |
| South Freeport | $3,450 | $1,995 | 4 |
| North Wantagh | $3,455 | $2,835 | 13 |
| Stearns Park | $3,475 | $1,895 | 4 |
Cheapest Available Long Island Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Long Island, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Ventnor Flatz in the Prospect Park neighborhood priced from $850. MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS in the Summerfield neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $990. 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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| Ventnor Flatz | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS | 2x1 30 | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
| Bay Plaza | Unit C | Studio,1BA | $1,375 |
| 140 Van Siclen Ave | 0 | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| 91-35 195th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| Verrazano Garden Apartments | 1089 2Br | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Long Island, NY and Nearby
As of May 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Long Island area is the $1.17 price per square foot 1250 Woodfield Rd Model at 1250 Woodfield Rd, Unit 3 in the in the Lakeview neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Long Island apartment is the 336 Scranton Ave Model at 336 Scranton Ave, Unit 1 starting at $4,995 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Central Valley Stream 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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| 1250 Woodfield Rd, Unit 3 | 1250 Woodfield Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 336 Scranton Ave, Unit 1 | 336 Scranton Ave | 5BR,2.5BA | $1.67 |
| Fairfield Townhouses East at Coram | CEDAR 3 BR/2 BATH | 3BR,3BA | $1.51 |
| 37 Martha St | 37 Martha St | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+ | 2 Bedroom - Waiting List | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Belmont Villas | One Bedroom (60% Affordable) | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Verrazano Garden Apartments | 1089 2Br | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 148 Tompkins Ave | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
| Ventnor Flatz | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 202 Burr Rd, Unit #2 | 202 Burr Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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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 $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Long Island?
The cheapest apartment in Long Island is Belmont Villas which is listed at $1,551, while the average apartment in Long Island costs $4,589.
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 69 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 $513 which is $4,076 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Island.
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