Cheap Apartments for Rent in Binghamton, NY from $400 (48 Rentals)

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2 Chapel Pl

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property at 100 Walnut St

100 Walnut St

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property at 83 Murray St

83 Murray St

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property at 12 Phelps St

12 Phelps St

BinghamtonNY13901
property at 30 Riverside Dr

30 Riverside Dr

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property at 171.5 Murray St

171.5 Murray St

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Lincoln Presidential
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Presidential

50 Main StBinghamton, NY 13905
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32 Edwards St
1 Bedroom Apartments

32 Edwards St

32 Edwards StBinghamton, NY 13905
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171 Helen St
1 Bedroom Apartments

171 Helen St

171 Helen StBinghamton, NY 13905
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52 Orton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

52 Orton Ave

52 Orton AveBinghamton, NY 13905
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11 Arthur St
Studio Apartments

11 Arthur St

11 Arthur StBinghamton, NY 13905
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89 Park Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

89 Park Ave

89 Park AveBinghamton, NY 13903
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Webster Court
2 Bedroom Apartments

Webster Court

1-21 Webster CtBinghamton, NY 13903
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204 Grand Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

204 Grand Avenue

196-204 Grand AveJohnson City, NY 13790
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58 Floral Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

58 Floral Ave

58 Floral AveJohnson City, NY 13790
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17 Broad St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

17 Broad St.

17 Broad StJohnson City, NY 13790
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59 Allen St.
1 Bedroom Apartments

59 Allen St.

59 Allen StJohnson City, NY 13790

Binghamton, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Binghamton, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/29/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Binghamton, NY area range in price from $650 to $5,000 with an overall median price of $1,630. The three Binghamton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Eastside Binghamton at $695, Southside East Binghamton at $650, and Northside Binghamton at $650. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Binghamton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Eastside Binghamton$1,372$69525
Southside East Binghamton$1,400$65031
Northside Binghamton$1,500$65041
Ely Park$1,544$65047
Westside Binghamton$1,544$65038
Center City$1,950$69523
First Ward$2,100$65025

Cheapest Available Binghamton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Binghamton, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at Chenango Place in the North Johnson City neighborhood priced from $881. Mountain Shadow Apartments in the North Johnson City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Binghamton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chenango Place4 Bedroom / 4 Bathroom4BR,4BA$881
Mountain Shadow Apartments2 Bedroom Lower Level2BR,1BA$975
4 Livingston St1 Bd/ 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1,000
Legacy Bay TownhomesHudson1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Binghamton, NY

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Binghamton area is the $1.20 price per square foot 6br Model at 69 Walnut St Student Housing in the in the Westside Binghamton neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Binghamton apartment is the 44 Cleveland Ave Model at 44 Cleveland Ave, Unit 3 starting at $1,450 with a $0.73 price per square foot in the East Choconut Center neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Binghamton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
69 Walnut St Student Housing6br6BR,3BA$1.20
44 Cleveland Ave, Unit 344 Cleveland Ave3BR,1BA$0.73
83 Chapin St, Unit Student Housing 4 bed83 Chapin St4BR,2BA$0.43
12 Hancock St, Unit 1 Carlton Street12 Hancock St2BR,1BA$1.04
39 Virginia Ave, Unit Apt 239 Virginia Ave2BR,1BA$1.11
Mountain Shadow ApartmentsTwo Bedroom with Balcony Second Fl2BR,1BA$1.03
255 Main StreetBasement Unit3BR,1BA$0.80
290 Main St, Unit 3f290 Main St2BR,1BA$1.11
The Printing HouseC13BR,2BA$1.08
76 Pratt Ave, Unit A76 Pratt Ave1BR,1BA$1.06

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Binghamton Overview

Binghamton is an upstate city located at the confluence of Chenango and Susquehanna rivers in New York. With apartments within and around the city, residents can rest assured of the convenient access to the city and other major towns. Binghamton is home to restaurants with diverse dining options including Chinese and Japanese cuisines. Living in Binghamton apartments also ensures unlimited access to vibrant arts and cultural events throughout the year, recreation facilities, and nature’s best climatic conditions.

Why live in Binghamton, NY?

Living in Binghamton apartments is a great idea because it has foodie destinations that host diverse and multicultural food joints such as the iconic Spiedie Sub. It is home to several artistic and photographic galleries that contribute to the rich historical heritage. Recreation, culture, education, and entertainment are top notch, it’s conveniently located within driving distance of many large metropolitan areas of New York City, Philadelphia, Washington D.C, Boston, Cleveland, and Toronto. The force behind its revitalization lies in the continued concentration of high-tech firms, healthcare, and education facilities such as Binghamton University.

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Getting Around Binghamton, NY

Walk Score®

62 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Binghamton Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Binghamton?

The cheapest apartment in Binghamton is 4 Livingston St which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Binghamton costs $1,630.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Binghamton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 105 regular apartments in Binghamton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Binghamton?

Cheap apartments in Binghamton have an average cost of $585 which is $1,045 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Binghamton.

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