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

Bedell Terrace

555 Front Street

8 Winthrop St

Total Monthly Price
457 Front St, Unit second floor, Unit second floor

988 Hempstead Turnpike

90 Main St

Valley Stream Garden Apartments

145 New Hyde Park Rd
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40 Southard Ave

Total Monthly Price
565 Keller Ave, Unit 2nd Floor, Unit 2nd Floor

Fairfield Estates At Stewart Manor

625 Tulip Ave

441 Meacham Ave

Fairfield 365 Stewart At Garden City

271 Washington Street

25-27 Peninsula Blvd

Linden Knolls

43 Burr Ave
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95 Jerusalem Ave

27 Attorney Street

Richlee Gardens

The Town House

Heritage House

10 Webb Ave

26 Burr Avenue

77 Terrace Ave

Webb Gardens Apartments

55 Nassau Place
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Village Lofts Apartments

85 Van Cott Avenue

New Haven

260 Belmont Parkway

193 Washington Street

Parkview Estates

Pagan Fletcher House Apartments

47 Church St

Fairfield Gables At Rockville Centre

873 Custer St
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21 Lincoln Blvd

25 Martha Terrace

Columbia Gardens Apartments

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

17 Stewart Ave

565 Keller Ave

1690 Grand Ave

441 Morris Dr

275 Maple Ave

539 Front Street
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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 | $3,043 | $1,678 | $3,325 |
| Cheap West Hempstead 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,514 | $1,750 | $4,850 |
| Cheap West Hempstead 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,496 | $2,400 | $6,235 |
| Cheap West Hempstead 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,854 | $3,500 | $7,830 |
| 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 | $2,530 |
| 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 | $3,000 |
| The Allure Mineola | A1C 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3,435 |
| Metro 303 | 2c2 | 2BR,2BA | $3,695 |
| One Third Avenue | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Hempstead, NY
As of April 28, 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 C1PS-1418-sig Model at Avalon Rockville Centre starting at $5,875 with a $4.14 price per square foot in the Lakeview 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 |
| Avalon Rockville Centre | C1PS-1418-sig | 3BR,2BA | $4.14 |
| 565 Keller Ave, Unit 2nd Floor | 565 Keller Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Metro 303 | 2c2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.32 |
| Fairfield At West Hempstead | Residence A2 | 2BR,1BA | $3.05 |
| Valley Stream Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| 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 | $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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