
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Hempstead, NY from $800 (50 Rentals)
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111 Hempstead Turnpike

Bedell Terrace

555 Front Street

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232 Lawson St

477 Merrick Rd

8 Winthrop St

519 Fowler Ave

495 Morris Dr

30 Shipherd Ave
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457 Front St, Unit second floor, Unit second floor

14 Van Cott Ave

Valley Stream Garden Apartments

84 Walnut St

40 Southard Ave

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565 Keller Ave, Unit 2nd Floor, Unit 2nd Floor

Fairfield Estates At Stewart Manor

271 Washington Street

25-27 Peninsula Blvd

Linden Knolls
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43 Burr Ave

95 Jerusalem Ave

27 Attorney Street

The Town House

Richlee Gardens

Heritage House

10 Webb Ave

26 Burr Avenue

77 Terrace Ave

Webb Gardens Apartments
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55 Nassau Place

Village Lofts Apartments

85 Van Cott Avenue

New Haven

260 Belmont Parkway

193 Washington Street

Parkview Estates

47 Church St

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Fairfield Gables At Rockville Centre
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210 Atlantic Ave

21 Lincoln Blvd

Columbia Gardens Apartments

926 2nd Ave, Unit 2nd Floor, Unit 2nd Floor

190 1st St

6 Windermere Pl

80 Lincoln Ave

17 Stewart Ave

565 Keller Ave

441 Morris Dr
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West Hempstead, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Hempstead?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap West Hempstead Studio Apartments | $3,023 | $1,678 | $3,325 |
| Cheap West Hempstead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,468 | $1,750 | $4,850 |
| Cheap West Hempstead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,466 | $2,434 | $6,235 |
| Cheap West Hempstead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,727 | $3,500 | $7,350 |
| Cheap West Hempstead 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,383 | $3,850 | $5,000 |
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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 Downtown Uniondale neighborhood priced from $1,750. 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 West Hempstead apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 555 Front Street | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Fairfield Gables At Rockville Centre | Residence 95-2A | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
| Fairfield At West Hempstead | Residence C2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,505 |
| Valley Stream Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,590 |
| Fairfield Estates At Stewart Manor | One Bedroom 595SF | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
| Fairfield 365 Stewart At Garden City | The Roosevelt | Studio,1BA | $2,975 |
| The Langdon | Studio-S-01B.1 | Studio,1BA | $3,031 |
| West 130 | 1b1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,225 |
| Avalon Rockville Centre | A6-804 | 1BR,1BA | $3,385 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Hempstead, NY
As of April 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the West 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 West Hempstead apartment is the 2d2 Model at Metro 303 starting at $3,878 with a $3.45 price per square foot in the Colonial Gardens neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West 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 |
| Metro 303 | 2d2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.45 |
| Fairfield At West Hempstead | Residence A2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.02 |
| 232 Lawson St | 232 Lawson St | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Avalon Rockville Centre | A5-788 | 1BR,1BA | $4.54 |
| West 130 | 1b1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.13 |
| Valley Stream Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| Fairfield 365 Stewart At Garden City | The Cornelia | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
| Fairfield Gables At Rockville Centre | Residence 95-2A | Studio ,1BA | $3.87 |
| 555 Front Street | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $3.68 |
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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 $1,750 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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