Cheap Homes for Rent in Forest City Neighborhood of Wantagh, NY from $1,200 (10 Rentals)

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property at 3540 Bayview St

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3540 Bayview St

SeafordNY11783
property at 2205 Bright Ave

$4,000

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 8

2205 Bright Ave

East MeadowNY11554
property at 96 Twig Ln

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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96 Twig Ln

LevittownNY11756

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Forest City, Wantagh, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest City area of Long Island, NY is a Studio unit found at 45 Broadway priced from $1,895. Fairfield Square at East Meadow has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,795. Here are the most affordable Forest City apartments for rent in Long Island, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
45 BroadwayStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Fairfield Square at East MeadowResidence 41 1BR/1BTH 575 sf1BR,1BA$2,795
Fairfield Village at Levittown1 BR, 1BTH 595 SF1BR,1BA$2,835

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest City, NY

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest City area is the $3.06 price per square foot 2457 4th Ave Model at 2457 4th Ave, Unit 2457 in the in the Barnum Woods neighborhood starting from $4,595. The second greatest value Forest City apartment is the B1 - 2x1 - Brixton Lane Model at Brixton Lane Apartments starting at $3,141 with a $3.32 price per square foot in the Barnum Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2457 4th Ave, Unit 24572457 4th Ave4BR,1BA$3.06
Brixton Lane ApartmentsB1 - 2x1 - Brixton Lane2BR,1BA$3.32
45 BroadwayStudioStudio ,1BA$3.11
Fairfield Village at Levittown1 BR, 1BTH 595 SF1BR,1BA$4.76
Fairfield Square at East MeadowResidence 41 1BR/1BTH 575 sf1BR,1BA$4.86

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Forest City, Wantagh, NY

Ranked #2

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest City

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest City?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Forest City, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,895 to $4,595. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest City ranging from $1,250 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Forest City?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Forest City ranges from $1,250 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,295.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Forest City?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Forest City range from $3,600 to $3,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,000 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $4,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,000.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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