
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in Long Island, NY from $1,450 (64 Rentals)


91-35 195th Street

Eastcrest - No Availability

The Carolina

Sendero Verde - Affordable

Riverwalk Park

The Garnet

271 Washington Street

Holliswood Apartments

143-28 Cherry Ave
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Fountain Seaview B2

The Brite

1811 Quentin Rd

1630-1636 Park Ave

Wade

Freepark Apartments

Crystal Apartments

147 E 30th St

75 Lenox Rd

The Bradley
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6107 Woodside Ave

407 E 88th St

East Winds Apartments

14 St Marks Pl

James Lenox House- 55 and Over- NYC Residents

Dekalb Senior Citizen Residence 62+

Macedonia Senior Citizen Residence 62+

Hallets Cove Senior Citizen Residence 62+

850 East 31 St

193-20 Jamaica Ave
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135 Ocean Ave

Fountain Seaview B6

Kings Henry

170-10 Cedarcroft Rd

The Noll & Grove

300 Burns St

Carlton Plaza

Bay Plaza

66-22 Saunders Street

3111 Brighton 7Th St
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1030 Ocean Ave

574 East 139th Street

164-30 Hillside Ave

Mayfield Estates

657 St. Marks

Beach Haven Apartments

Turian House

82-30 Hoover Ave

354 ocean ave

43-17 49th St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Long Island?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island Studio Apartments | $3,077 | $1,450 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,158 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,832 | $1,684 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,728 | $2,421 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,657 | $1,606 | $10,000+ |
| Long Island 5 Bedroom Apartments | $6,085 | $5,450 | $6,720 |
| Long Island 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,850 | $3,850 | $3,850 |
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10 Hidden Costs of Renting You Should Budget for Before Signing a Lease
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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 $1,685.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Long Island?
The cheapest apartment in Long Island is Bay Plaza which is listed at $1,375, while the average apartment in Long Island costs $4,569.
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 76 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 $420 which is $4,149 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Long Island.
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.