Cheap Homes for Rent in Forest Lake Neighborhood of Wantagh, NY from $1,800 (7 Rentals)

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42 Hamilton Rd
North MerrickNY11566

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Forest Lake, Wantagh, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Lake area of Long Island, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Brixton Lane Apartments priced from $2,546. Fairfield Village at Levittown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,835. Here are the most affordable Forest Lake apartments for rent in Long Island, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brixton Lane ApartmentsA1 - 1x1 - Brixton Lane1BR,1BA$2,546
Fairfield Village at Levittown1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 595 sq. ft. (Cambridge Village)1BR,1BA$2,835
Fairfield Square at East MeadowResidence 28 1BR/1 BTH 640sf1BR,1BA$2,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Lake, NY

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Lake area is the $3.29 price per square foot B1 - 2x1 - Brixton Lane Model at Brixton Lane Apartments in the in the Barnum Woods neighborhood starting from $3,111. The second greatest value Forest Lake apartment is the 636 Hoover St Model at 636 Hoover St, Unit Lower level starting at $1,800 with a $2.57 price per square foot in the Barnum Woods neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brixton Lane ApartmentsB1 - 2x1 - Brixton Lane2BR,1BA$3.29
636 Hoover St, Unit Lower level636 Hoover St1BR,1BA$2.57
Fairfield Square at East MeadowResidence 28 1BR/1 BTH 640sf1BR,1BA$4.49
Fairfield Village at Levittown1 Bedroom, 1 Bath 595 sq. ft. (Cambridge Village)1BR,1BA$4.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Lake

What type of rentals are currently available in Forest Lake?

There are currently 42 Apartments for Rent in Forest Lake, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,800 to $4,000. There are also 23 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Forest Lake ranging from $1,800 to $9,850.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Forest Lake ranges from $1,800 to $9,850 with an average monthly rent of $4,503.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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