Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Hempstead, NY from $800 (51 Rentals)

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property at 857 Cleveland St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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857 Cleveland St

West HempsteadNY11552
property at 37 Nassau Pky

$1,350

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$1,350

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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37 Nassau Pky

HempsteadNY11550

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property at 47 Wood St

$2,700 - $3,550

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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47 Wood St

LynbrookNY11563

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271 Washington Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

271 Washington Street

271 Washington StHempstead, NY 11550
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25-27 Peninsula Blvd
1 Bedroom Apartments

25-27 Peninsula Blvd

25-27 Peninsula BlvdHempstead, NY 11550
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The Town House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Town House

225 1st StMineola, NY 11501
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Linden Knolls
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Linden Knolls

261 S Franklin StHempstead, NY 11550
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95 Jerusalem Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

95 Jerusalem Ave

95 Jerusalem AveHempstead, NY 11550
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43 Burr Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

43 Burr Ave

43 Burr AveHempstead, NY 11550
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27 Attorney Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

27 Attorney Street

27 Attorney StHempstead, NY 11550
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Richlee Gardens
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Richlee Gardens

377-425 1st StMineola, NY 11501
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Heritage House
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heritage House

135 3rd AveMineola, NY 11501
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Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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10 Webb Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

10 Webb Ave

10 Webb AveHempstead, NY 11550
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26 Burr Avenue
2 Bedroom Apartments

26 Burr Avenue

26 Burr AveHempstead, NY 11550
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77 Terrace Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

77 Terrace Ave

77 Terrace AveHempstead, NY 11550
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55 Nassau Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

55 Nassau Place

55 Nassau PlHempstead, NY 11550
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85 Van Cott Avenue
1 Bedroom Apartments

85 Van Cott Avenue

85 Van Cott AveHempstead, NY 11550
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New Haven
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

New Haven

451 Fulton AveHempstead, NY 11550
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260 Belmont Parkway
1 Bedroom Apartments

260 Belmont Parkway

260 Belmont PkyHempstead, NY 11550
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

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193 Washington Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

193 Washington Street

193 Washington StHempstead, NY 11550
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Parkview Estates
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Estates

420 N Corona AveValley Stream, NY 11580
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47 Church St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

47 Church St

47 Church StMalverne, NY 11565
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21 Lincoln Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21 Lincoln Blvd

21 Lincoln BlvdHempstead, NY 11550
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West Hempstead, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Hempstead Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Hempstead, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 555 Front Street in the Hempstead neighborhood priced from $1,995. Fairfield Gables At Rockville Centre in the Rockville Centre 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 West Hempstead apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
555 Front StreetStudio1BR,1BA$1,995
Fairfield Gables At Rockville CentreResidence 95-2AStudio,1BA$2,025
Fairfield At West HempsteadResidence C21BR,1BA$2,555
Valley Stream Garden Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,650
Lynbrook 44B61BR,1BA$2,700
Fairfield Estates At Stewart ManorOne Bedroom 595SF1BR,1BA$2,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Hempstead, NY

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Hempstead area is the $1.66 price per square foot 18 Lincoln Pl Model at 18 Lincoln Pl, Unit 1 in the in the Central Valley Stream neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value West Hempstead apartment is the 2f2 Model at Metro 303 starting at $3,957 with a $3.47 price per square foot in the Hempstead neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Hempstead apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
18 Lincoln Pl, Unit 118 Lincoln Pl2BR,1BA$1.66
Metro 3032f22BR,2BA$3.47
West 1302f22BR,2BA$3.66
Fairfield At West HempsteadResidence A22BR,1BA$3.08
986 Third Ave, Unit 1 Bed 1 Bath Basement Apartment986 Third AveStudio ,1BA$2.44
232 Lawson St232 Lawson St1BR,1BA$2.11
Lynbrook 44B61BR,1BA$3.38
457 Front St, Unit Third Floor457 Front St1BR,1BA$3.26
Valley Stream Garden Apartments1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.79
Fairfield Gables At Rockville CentreResidence 95-2AStudio ,1BA$3.87

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Hempstead Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Hempstead Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Hempstead Apartment is $1,995 at 555 Front Street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Hempstead Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Hempstead is starting from $2,773 at Fairfield Gables At Rockville Centre.

What is the most affordable West Hempstead Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Hempstead Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fairfield Gables At Rockville Centre and starts from $3,045.

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