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17 Dorchester Rd, Unit Room 2

62 Ridge Ave

74 Overton St

202 W 1st St

202 W 1st St

202 W 1st St

35 Union St

8949 207th St

161 New York Ave

40 S Cherry Valley Ave

320 Atlantic Ave

87 Oak St

904 Doane Ave

119 Myrtle Ave

87 Oak St

50 Gibbs Rd, Unit $1800 - 1 Bedroom Apartme

139-35 231st St

174 Sherman St

1-72-72 Parkcenter Dr

94 4th Ave

142 E 23rd St

99 Bailey Ct

405 Kane Ave

20 Laurel Ave

19504 119th Ave

88 Bailey Ct

215 W Broadway

30 Navajo Ct

371 E Penn St, Unit Apartment

215-02 Jamaica Ave

222-89 Braddock Ave

9A Hemlock Dr

142 Fair Harbor Dr
Long Island, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Long Island?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Long Island 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $8,164 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
Long Island 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $13,404 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
Long Island 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $18,077 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
Long Island 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $21,351 | $3,300 | $10,000+ |
Long Island 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $30,793 | $5,500 | $10,000+ |
Long Island 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $36,076 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Island, NY
Pricing Updated: 09/19/2025Current apartment rentals in the Long Island, NY area range in price from $1,000 to $65,000 with an overall median price of $4,513. The three Long Island neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Gilgo Oak Beach Captree at $2,100, South Freeport at $1,950, and North Bay Shore at $1,558. 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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Gilgo Oak Beach Captree | $2,100 | $2,100 | 1 |
South Freeport | $2,275 | $1,950 | 1 |
North Bay Shore | $2,945 | $1,558 | 58 |
Baywood | $3,025 | $1,558 | 99 |
South Wantagh | $3,095 | $2,000 | 6 |
Brightwaters Farm | $3,100 | $1,558 | 141 |
Mayfair | $3,185 | $1,850 | 49 |
Vanderbilt | $3,185 | $1,850 | 18 |
VIllage Hill | $3,185 | $1,850 | 18 |
North Deer Park | $3,200 | $1,558 | 28 |
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. 14 St Marks Pl in the Gramercy-Flatiron 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 |
14 St Marks Pl | STU | Studio, | $1,200 |
Bay Plaza | Unit C | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
91-35 195th Street | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
EHS St George Towers | Shared Triple Room | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Bedell Terrace | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,592 |
The Reserve | Furnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (M4) | 4BR,2BA | $1,595 |
Oakview Apartments | Studio Upper | Studio,1BA | $1,685 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Long Island, NY and Nearby
As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Long Island area is the $0.59 price per square foot 33 Avenue B Model at 33 Avenue B, Unit 33 in the in the Beacon Hill Colony neighborhood starting from $5,900. The second greatest value Long Island apartment is the 17 Patricia Rd Model at 17 Patricia Rd, Unit 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT starting at $2,500 with a $0.50 price per square foot in the Birchwood Glen 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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33 Avenue B, Unit 33 | 33 Avenue B | 3BR,1BA | $0.59 |
17 Patricia Rd, Unit 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT | 17 Patricia Rd | 2BR,1BA | $0.50 |
Fairfield Townhouses East at Coram | CEDAR 3 BR/2 BATH | 3BR,3BA | $1.51 |
37 Wall Street | $4.25/sq.ft. - 17Q | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
75 Brefni St, Unit 1 | 75 Brefni St | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon Village | The Argyle | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.96 |
MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS | 2x2 60 | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
14569 232nd St, Unit Ground | 14569 232nd St | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
South Grove Apartments | 1br | 1BR,1BA | $2.10 |
Node Harman | Private Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Long Island
What type of rentals are currently available in Long Island?
There are currently 39454 Apartments for Rent in Long Island, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,000 to $80,000. There are also 1687 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Long Island ranging from $800 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 $800 to $100,000 with an average monthly rent of $19,080.
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 $65,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,500 to $100,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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