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property at 8949 207th St

8949 207th St

Queens VillageNY11427
property at 320 Atlantic Ave

320 Atlantic Ave

East RockawayNY11518
property at 87 Oak St

87 Oak St

Deer ParkNY11729
property at 119 Myrtle Ave

119 Myrtle Ave

West IslipNY11795
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94 4th Ave

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property at 215 W Broadway

215 W Broadway

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Long Island, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Long Island, NY

Pricing Updated: 09/19/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Gilgo Oak Beach Captree$2,100$2,1001
South Freeport$2,275$1,9501
North Bay Shore$2,945$1,55858
Baywood$3,025$1,55899
South Wantagh$3,095$2,0006
Brightwaters Farm$3,100$1,558141
Mayfair$3,185$1,85049
Vanderbilt$3,185$1,85018
VIllage Hill$3,185$1,85018
North Deer Park$3,200$1,55828

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Astra - Income RestrictedStudioStudio,1BA$1,013
14 St Marks PlSTUStudio,$1,200
Bay PlazaUnit CStudio,1BA$1,200
91-35 195th StreetStudioStudio,1BA$1,400
EHS St George TowersShared Triple Room1BR,1BA$1,500
Bedell TerraceStudioStudio,1BA$1,592
The ReserveFurnished Room in a 4 Bedroom 2 Bathroom (M4)4BR,2BA$1,595
Oakview ApartmentsStudio UpperStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
33 Avenue B, Unit 3333 Avenue B3BR,1BA$0.59
17 Patricia Rd, Unit 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT17 Patricia Rd2BR,1BA$0.50
Fairfield Townhouses East at CoramCEDAR 3 BR/2 BATH3BR,3BA$1.51
37 Wall Street$4.25/sq.ft. - 17QStudio ,1BA$1.00
75 Brefni St, Unit 175 Brefni St2BR,1BA$1.94
Fairfield Townhouses At Babylon VillageThe Argyle2BR,1.5BA$1.96
MEDFORD LANDING APARTMENTS2x2 602BR,2BA$2.00
14569 232nd St, Unit Ground14569 232nd St1BR,1BA$2.00
South Grove Apartments1br1BR,1BA$2.10
Node HarmanPrivate Room in 3 Bed Shared Apt3BR,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

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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