Cheap Apartments for Rent in Melville, NY from $1,800 (24 Rentals)
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Wyandanch Village

Zen Long Island at Wheatley Heights 55+ Community

5 Maplewood Rd

76 Garden City Ave
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155 Main St

689 Conklin St

5 Denton Pl

Fairfield Manor At Farmingdale Village

104 Jervis Ave

Fairfield Courtyard At Farmingdale

150 1st Ave

24 W 18th St

87 Oak St
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601 Conklin St

27 President St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Melville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Melville Studio Apartments | $2,721 | $1,800 | $4,649 |
Cheap Melville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,818 | $1,940 | $3,590 |
Cheap Melville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,632 | $2,000 | $4,835 |
Cheap Melville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,294 | $3,200 | $5,505 |
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Cheapest Available Melville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Melville, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Woodbridge at Farmingdale Apartments in the Downtown Bethpage neighborhood priced from $2,104. Fairfield East At Farmingdale in the Western Suffolk neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,330. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Melville apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Woodbridge at Farmingdale Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,104 |
Fairfield East At Farmingdale | Jr. One Bedroom, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,330 |
Fairfield Manor At Farmingdale Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
Fairfield Courtyard At Farmingdale | Studio Lower | Studio,1BA | $2,410 |
Fairfield Courtyard At Farmingdale | Residence H | 1BR,1BA | $2,685 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Melville, NY
As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Melville area is the $4.21 price per square foot C3G-1308 Model at Avalon Melville in the in the Wyandanch neighborhood starting from $5,505. 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 $3.07 price per square foot in the Western Suffolk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Melville apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Avalon Melville | C3G-1308 | 3BR,2BA | $4.21 |
The Lofts at 285 Eastern Parkway | 2 Bedroom / Call For Rent | 2BR,2BA | $3.07 |
Fairfield Knolls at Farmingdale Village | Secatogue - Two Bedroom Lower | 2BR,1BA | $3.35 |
Fairfield East At Farmingdale | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
Fairfield Courtyard North At Farmingdale | The Elizabeth Lower | 2BR,1BA | $3.22 |
1 Conklin St | First Floor | 2BR,2BA | $3.80 |
Woodbridge at Farmingdale Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
Fairfield Estates At Farmingdale Village | The Prairie | 2BR,1BA | $3.93 |
Fairfield Courtyard East At Farmingdale | The Emmet | 1BR,1BA | $4.23 |
Fairfield Fieldstone At Farmingdale | 168 Fulton Street | 1BR,1BA | $4.37 |
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Getting Around Melville, NY
Walk Score®
44 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,410.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Melville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Melville Apartment is $2,330 at Fairfield East At Farmingdale.
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 $2,104 at Woodbridge at Farmingdale Apartments.
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