
Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Hempstead, NY from $800 (47 Rentals)
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77 Terrace Ave, Unit 1 BEDROOM, Unit 1 BEDROOM

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232 Lawson St

555 Front Street

834 Edward St

914 Monroe St, Unit 1

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457 Front St, Unit second floor, Unit second floor

77 Lenox Rd

Fairfield At West Hempstead
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2770 Academy St

2770 Academy St, Unit #1

40 Southard Ave

840 W Seaman Ave

55 Grand Ave

1 Jefferson Ave, Unit K4

271 Washington Street

25-27 Peninsula Blvd

Linden Knolls
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95 Jerusalem Ave

43 Burr Ave

27 Attorney Street

10 Webb Ave

26 Burr Avenue

Baldwin Gardens Apartments

Webb Gardens Apartments

77 Terrace Ave

Village Lofts Apartments
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55 Nassau Place

85 Van Cott Avenue

New Haven

260 Belmont Parkway

107 Fairview Ave

193 Washington Street

700 Merrick Road

Fairfield Gables At Rockville Centre

21 Lincoln Blvd
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655 Nassau Road

108 Earle Ave

Forest Gardens

Fairfield Manor At Rockville Centre

12 Hempstead Ave

Columbia Gardens Apartments

17 Stewart Ave

275 Maple Ave

441 Morris Dr
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539 Front Street

45 Grand Ave
South Hempstead, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Hempstead?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hempstead Studio Apartments | $2,920 | $1,678 | $3,339 |
| South Hempstead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,404 | $1,700 | $4,730 |
| South Hempstead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,309 | $2,434 | $5,900 |
| South Hempstead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,484 | $3,500 | $6,776 |
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Cheapest Available South Hempstead Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in South Hempstead, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 555 Front Street in the Downtown Uniondale neighborhood priced from $1,995. Fairfield Gables At Rockville Centre in the Baldwin Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,025. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Hempstead apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 555 Front Street | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Fairfield Gables At Rockville Centre | Residence 95-2A | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
| 88 Lenox Rd | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| 77 Lenox Rd | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| Fairfield At West Hempstead | Residence C2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,530 |
| Fairfield Manor At Rockville Centre | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Hempstead, NY and Nearby
As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Hempstead area is the $1.17 price per square foot 1250 Woodfield Rd Model at 1250 Woodfield Rd, Unit 3 in the in the Lakeview neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value South Hempstead apartment is the 2f2 Model at West 130 starting at $4,025 with a $3.59 price per square foot in the Baldwin Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Hempstead apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1250 Woodfield Rd, Unit 3 | 1250 Woodfield Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| West 130 | 2f2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.59 |
| Metro 303 | 2b2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| 77 Lenox Rd | 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.27 |
| Fairfield Manor At Rockville Centre | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Fairfield At West Hempstead | Residence A2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Fairfield Tudor At Rockville Centre | TOP OF THE ROCK | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.65 |
| 232 Lawson St | 232 Lawson St | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| 457 Front St, Unit second floor | 457 Front St | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| 88 Lenox Rd | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Hempstead Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Hempstead Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Hempstead Apartment is $1,995 at 555 Front Street.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Hempstead Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Hempstead is starting from $2,595 at Fairfield Manor At Rockville Centre.
What is the most affordable South Hempstead Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Hempstead Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairfield Gables At Rockville Centre and starts from $3,045.
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