
Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Hempstead, NY from $800 (38 Rentals)
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857 Cleveland St

37 Nassau Pky

Bedell Terrace

555 Front Street

Total Monthly Price
457 Front St, Unit Third Floor

77 Lenox Rd

49 N Long Beach Ave

Fairfield At West Hempstead
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6 Florence St

271 Washington Street

25-27 Peninsula Blvd

33 Westbrook Ln

Linden Knolls

95 Jerusalem Ave

43 Burr Ave

27 Attorney Street

10 Webb Ave
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26 Burr Avenue

Webb Gardens Apartments

77 Terrace Ave

Village Lofts Apartments

55 Nassau Place

85 Van Cott Avenue

New Haven

260 Belmont Parkway

107 Fairview Ave
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193 Washington Street

700 Merrick Road

Baldwin Gardens Apartments

Fairfield Gables At Rockville Centre

21 Lincoln Blvd

34 Elizabeth Ave

655 Nassau Road

840 W Seaman Ave

Forest Gardens
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Fairfield Manor At Rockville Centre

Columbia Gardens Apartments
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 | $3,150 | $1,678 | $4,180 |
| South Hempstead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,365 | $1,792 | $4,250 |
| South Hempstead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,384 | $2,434 | $5,850 |
| South Hempstead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,629 | $3,200 | $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 Baldwin Gardens Apartments in the Baldwin Oaks neighborhood priced from $1,950. 555 Front Street in the Hempstead neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Hempstead apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| 555 Front Street | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
| Fairfield Gables At Rockville Centre | Residence 95-2A | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
| 77 Lenox Rd | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,500 |
| Fairfield At West Hempstead | Residence C2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,555 |
| Fairfield Manor At Rockville Centre | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,595 |
| Avalon Rockville Centre | S2PS-493-sig-r | Studio,1BA | $2,945 |
| Fairfield Tudor At Rockville Centre | ROCK SOLID | 2BR,1BA | $3,615 |
| Metro 303 | 2b2 | 2BR,2BA | $3,809 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Hempstead, NY and Nearby
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Hempstead area is the $3.96 price per square foot 3 Bed, 2 Bath - C3 Model at Heritage Westminster in the in the Baldwin Oaks neighborhood starting from $5,867. The second greatest value South Hempstead apartment is the 2k2 Model at Metro 303 starting at $4,259 with a $3.66 price per square foot in the Hempstead 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Westminster | 3 Bed, 2 Bath - C3 | 3BR,2BA | $3.96 |
| Metro 303 | 2k2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.66 |
| West 130 | 2f2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.61 |
| 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 | $3.08 |
| Fairfield Tudor At Rockville Centre | TOP OF THE ROCK | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.67 |
| Baldwin Gardens Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| 457 Front St, Unit Third Floor | 457 Front St | 1BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| Fairfield Gables At Rockville Centre | Residence 95-2A | Studio ,1BA | $3.87 |
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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 $1,950 at Baldwin Gardens Apartments.
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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