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property at 622 Old Country Rd

$1,050

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$1,050

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622 Old Country Rd

PlainviewNY11803
property at 500 Old Country Rd

$1,100

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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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500 Old Country Rd

PlainviewNY11803
property at 857 Cleveland St

$1,200

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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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857 Cleveland St

West HempsteadNY11552
property at 210 Benson Ave

$1,200

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$1,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

210 Benson Ave

ElmontNY11003

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property at 37 Nassau Pky

$1,350

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$1,350

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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37 Nassau Pky

HempsteadNY11550

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property at 23 Arnold Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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23 Arnold Ave

West BabylonNY11704
property at 1-72-72 Parkcenter Dr

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1-72 Parkcenter Drive Unit

1-72-72 Parkcenter Dr
Deer ParkNY11729
property at 108 Granada Pky

$2,000

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$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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108 Granada Pky

LindenhurstNY11757

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property at 21 Walnut Pl

$2,100

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$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

21 Walnut Pl

Oyster BayNY11771
property at 836 Windmill Ave

$2,100

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$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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836 Windmill Ave

West BabylonNY11704
property at 18 Wyandotte St

$2,100

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$2,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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18 Wyandotte St

SeldenNY11784

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property at 15 Ingersoll St

$2,150

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$2,150

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$2,150

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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15 Ingersoll St

Huntington StationNY11746
property at 194 Smith St

$2,200

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$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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194 Smith St, Unit 1 M

194 Smith St
FreeportNY11520

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Long Island, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Island, NY

Pricing Updated: 07/10/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Long Island, NY area range in price from $799 to $35,890 with an overall median price of $4,401. The three Long Island neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Baywood at $1,639, North Deer Park at $1,639, and West Side at $1,639. 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
Baywood$3,050$1,63988
North Deer Park$3,200$1,63932
West Side$3,200$1,63955
Mayfair$3,222$1,85052
Brightwaters Farm$3,300$1,500110
North Bay Shore$3,300$1,63945
Fred Shores$3,347$1,350154
Deer Run$3,415$1,90051
South Wantagh$3,425$2,60010
South Bellmore$3,450$1,8957

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 MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS in the Medford neighborhood priced from $1,042. Bay Plaza in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Long Island apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS2x1 302BR,1BA$1,042
Bay PlazaUnit CStudio,1BA$1,375
91-35 195th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,450
Verrazano Garden Apartments1089 2Br2BR,1BA$1,500
Belmont VillasOne Bedroom Den (60% Affordable)1BR,1BA$1,550
The ReserveFurnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (O3)4BR,2BA$1,595
Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+1 Bedroom- Waiting list1BR,1BA$1,639

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

As of July 10, 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 2167 Marvin Pl Model at 2167 Marvin Pl starting at $2,800 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Barnum Woods 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
2167 Marvin Pl2167 Marvin Pl1BR,1BA$1.40
10209 221st St10209 221st St2BR,1BA$1.61
Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon VillageThe Argyle2BR,1.5BA$2.01
18 Lincoln Pl, Unit 118 Lincoln Pl2BR,1BA$1.66
73 E Main St, Unit Apartment B73 E Main St2BR,1BA$2.00
Belmont VillasOne Bedroom Den (60% Affordable)1BR,1BA$1.41
Verrazano Garden Apartments1089 2Br2BR,1BA$1.50
Woodcrest Estates Senior Living 55+1 Bedroom- Waiting list1BR,1BA$1.97
124 Cunningham Ave, Unit 124124 Cunningham Ave1BR,1BA$1.60

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Long Island

What type of rentals are currently available in Long Island?

There are currently 38763 Apartments for Rent in Long Island, NY with pricing that ranges from $799 to $35,000. There are also 1683 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Long Island ranging from $850 to $100,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Long Island?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Long Island ranges from $850 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $22,954.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Long Island?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Long Island range from $2,421 to $18,726, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,700 to $100,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,879.

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