
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Hempstead, NY from $950 (73 Rentals)
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Heritage Westminster

281 Dogwood Ave

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372 Litchfield Ave, Unit Apartment share

524 Merrick Rd

Bedell Terrace

70 Stewart Ave, Unit 1

918 Hempstead Turnpike

555 Front Street

286 Yale St
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140 N Forest Ave

233 S Franklin St

412 Keller Ave

319 Vincent Ave

74 Lexington Ave

56 Winthrop St

90 Main St

Valley Stream Garden Apartments

Lynbrook 44

157 Hempstead Ave
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13 Lincoln Rd

103 Lawson St

Fairfield Estates At Stewart Manor

1371 Rosser Ave

222 7th St

59 Wood St

Fairfield 365 Stewart At Garden City

28 Stowe Pl

Avalon Rockville Centre

44 College Pl
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89 Winter St

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78 Church St, Unit 2nd floor

148 Litchfield Ave

56 Cruikshank Ave

108 Atlantic Ave, Unit 37

271 Washington Street

25-27 Peninsula Blvd

The Town House

Linden Knolls

43 Burr Ave
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95 Jerusalem Ave

27 Attorney Street

Richlee Gardens

Heritage House

10 Webb Ave

26 Burr Avenue

Webb Gardens Apartments

77 Terrace Ave

55 Nassau Place

Village Lofts Apartments
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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 | $3,048 | $1,600 | $3,750 |
| Cheap West Hempstead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,413 | $950 | $4,824 |
| Cheap West Hempstead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,473 | $2,126 | $6,450 |
| Cheap West Hempstead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,571 | $3,100 | $7,900 |
| Cheap West Hempstead 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,075 | $3,850 | $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 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 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 | $2,555 |
| Valley Stream Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,650 |
| Lynbrook 44 | C14 | 2BR,1BA | $2,700 |
| Fairfield Estates At Stewart Manor | One Bedroom 595SF | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
| Fairfield 365 Stewart At Garden City | The Roosevelt | Studio,1BA | $3,030 |
| West 130 | 1b1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,446 |
| Heritage Westminster | 1 Bed, 1 Bath - A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,592 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Hempstead, NY
As of August 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Hempstead area is the $2.20 price per square foot 78 Church St Model at 78 Church St, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Central Valley Stream neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value West Hempstead apartment is the Residence A2 Model at Fairfield At West Hempstead starting at $3,080 with a $3.08 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Church St, Unit 2nd floor | 78 Church St | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Fairfield At West Hempstead | Residence A2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.08 |
| Lynbrook 44 | C1 | 2BR,1BA | $3.38 |
| West 130 | 1b1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.41 |
| Avalon Rockville Centre | A5-717 | 1BR,1BA | $4.96 |
| Valley Stream Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.79 |
| Fairfield 365 Stewart At Garden City | The Cornelia | 1BR,1BA | $4.67 |
| 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 $2,700 at Lynbrook 44.
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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