
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Hempstead, NY from $800 (53 Rentals)
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Fairfield At West Hempstead

11 Milford St

Bedell Terrace

555 Front Street

8 Winthrop St

834 Edward St

127 Mineola Blvd

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457 Front St, Unit second floor

90 Main St
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1100 Peterhoff Ave

318 Earle Ave

139 New Hyde Park Rd

68 Shipherd Ave

Valley Stream Garden Apartments

40 Southard Ave

157 Hempstead Ave

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18 Lincoln Pl, Unit 1

78 Wood St

44 Jefferson Ave
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Fairfield Estates At Stewart Manor

271 Washington Street

25-27 Peninsula Blvd

Linden Knolls

43 Burr Ave

95 Jerusalem Ave

27 Attorney Street

The Town House

Richlee Gardens

Heritage House
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10 Webb Ave

26 Burr Avenue

77 Terrace Ave

Webb Gardens Apartments

55 Nassau Place

Village Lofts Apartments

85 Van Cott Avenue

New Haven

260 Belmont Parkway

193 Washington Street
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Parkview Estates

47 Church St

Pagan Fletcher House Apartments

Fairfield Gables At Rockville Centre

873 Custer St

21 Lincoln Blvd

108 Earle Ave

12 Hempstead Ave

Columbia Gardens Apartments

12 Hamilton Pl
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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 | $3,082 | $1,678 | $4,070 |
| Cheap West Hempstead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,522 | $1,792 | $4,950 |
| Cheap West Hempstead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,465 | $2,434 | $6,309 |
| Cheap West Hempstead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,581 | $3,200 | $6,776 |
| Cheap West Hempstead 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,300 | $4,300 | $4,300 |
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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 $1,995. 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 | $1,995 |
| Fairfield Gables At Rockville Centre | Residence 95-2A | Studio,1BA | $2,025 |
| Fairfield At West Hempstead | Residence C2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,530 |
| Valley Stream Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| Fairfield Estates At Stewart Manor | One Bedroom 595SF | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
| Fairfield 365 Stewart At Garden City | The Roosevelt | Studio,1BA | $3,000 |
| Avalon Rockville Centre | A5-717 | 1BR,1BA | $3,555 |
| West 130 | 2j2 | 2BR,2BA | $3,818 |
| Metro 303 | 2b2 | 2BR,2BA | $3,871 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Hempstead, NY
As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Hempstead area is the $3.18 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at One Third Avenue in the in the Colonial Gardens neighborhood starting from $4,450. The second greatest value West Hempstead apartment is the 2f2 Model at West 130 starting at $3,990 with a $3.56 price per square foot in the Baldwin Oaks 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Third Avenue | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $3.18 |
| West 130 | 2f2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.56 |
| Metro 303 | 2b2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.50 |
| Fairfield At West Hempstead | Residence A2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Valley Stream Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| 457 Front St, Unit second floor | 457 Front St | 1BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| Fairfield 365 Stewart At Garden City | The Cornelia | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
| Fairfield Estates At Stewart Manor | One Bedroom 595SF | 1BR,1BA | $4.79 |
| Fairfield Gables At Rockville Centre | Residence 95-2A | Studio ,1BA | $3.87 |
| 555 Front Street | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $4.20 |
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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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