Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melville, NY from $1,200 (34 Rentals)

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property at 14 Todd Ct

$2,490

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$2,490
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$2,490

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

14 Todd Ct

Huntington StationNY11746
property at 37 Maplewood Rd

$2,700

2 Bedroom Rentals

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37 Maplewood Rd

Huntington StationNY11746
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17 Gary Pl, Unit apt 1
$2,800
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 7

17 Gary Pl, Unit apt 1

17 Gary PlHuntington, NY 11743

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property at 2386 New York Ave

$3,300 - $4,250

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2386 New York Ave

Huntington StationNY11746

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1233 Melville RdFarmingdale, NY 11735
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685 Conklin Street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

685 Conklin Street

685 Conklin StreetFarmingdale, NY 11735
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property at 140 N 21st St

$3,200

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$3,200
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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140 N 21st St

WyandanchNY11798
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Melville, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Melville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Melville, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Zen Long Island at Wheatley Heights 55+ Community in the North Deer Park neighborhood priced from $2,280. Fairfield East At Farmingdale in the Farmingdale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,370. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zen Long Island at Wheatley Heights 55+ CommunityArchdale1BR,1BA$2,280
Fairfield East At FarmingdaleJr. One Bedroom, One Bath1BR,1BA$2,370
Fairfield Manor At Farmingdale VillageOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,395
Fairfield Courtyard At FarmingdaleStudio LowerStudio,1BA$2,485
Fairfield Courtyard At FarmingdaleResidence H1BR,1BA$2,765
Fairfield Metro at Farmingdale VillageS2 NORTHStudio,1BA$2,815
Fairfield Estates At Farmingdale VillageThe Harvest1BR,1BA$2,850
Fairfield Courtyard East At FarmingdaleThe Emmet1BR,1BA$2,960
Fairfield Fieldstone At Farmingdale168 Fulton Street1BR,1BA$2,980
Fairfield Courtyard North At FarmingdaleThe Elizabeth Upper2BR,1BA$3,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melville, NY

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Melville area is the $3.37 price per square foot Secatogue - Two Bedroom Lower Model at Fairfield Knolls at Farmingdale Village in the in the Farmingdale neighborhood starting from $3,545. The second greatest value Melville apartment is the 2 Bedroom / Call For Rent Model at The Lofts at 285 Eastern Parkway starting at $3,500 with a $3.46 price per square foot in the Farmingdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fairfield Knolls at Farmingdale VillageSecatogue - Two Bedroom Lower2BR,1BA$3.37
The Lofts at 285 Eastern Parkway2 Bedroom / Call For Rent2BR,2BA$3.46
Fairfield East At FarmingdaleOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.62
Fairfield Courtyard North At FarmingdaleThe Elizabeth Lower2BR,1BA$3.33
Fairfield Estates At Farmingdale VillageThe Prairie2BR,1BA$4.05
Avalon MelvilleA1-739-U1BR,1BA$4.53
Fairfield Courtyard East At FarmingdaleThe Emmet1BR,1BA$4.35
Fairfield Fieldstone At Farmingdale168 Fulton Street1BR,1BA$4.52
Zen Long Island at Wheatley Heights 55+ CommunityArchdale1BR,1BA$3.68
Fairfield Metro at Farmingdale VillageJ1 NORTH 1BR1BR,1BA$5.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Melville Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Melville?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Melville is at Fairfield Courtyard At Farmingdale listed at $2,485.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melville Apartment is $2,280 at Zen Long Island at Wheatley Heights 55+ Community.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Melville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Melville is starting from $3,025 at Fairfield Courtyard At Farmingdale.

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